Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Leisure
EV/EBITDA
↑
11.11
↑+20% vs avg
5yr avg: 9.22
30Y Low3.4·High14.4
P/FCF
↓
9.00
↓-11% vs avg
5yr avg: 10.06
30Y Low1.9·High166.0
P/B Ratio
↓
1.49
+18% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.27
30Y Low0.1·High3.7
ROE
↓
8.0%
↑-21% vs avg
5yr avg: 10.2%
30Y Low-9%·High38%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
0.83
↓-55% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.86
30Y Low0.1·High6.5
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
ESCA Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Escalade, Incorporated trades at 18.8x earnings, 27% above its 5-year average of 14.8x, sitting at the 68th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 21.4x, the stock trades at a discount of 12%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 9.0x P/FCF, 11% below the 5-year average of 10.1x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $256M | $187M | $200M | $279M | $139M | $219M | $301M | $142M | $166M | $176M | $190M |
| Enterprise Value | $264M | $195M | $223M | $339M | $240M | $275M | $329M | $137M | $163M | $198M | $214M |
| P/E Ratio → | 18.82 | 13.63 | 15.52 | 28.30 | 7.77 | 8.97 | 11.63 | 19.66 | 8.12 | 12.55 | 16.50 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.07 | 0.78 | 0.80 | 1.06 | 0.44 | 0.70 | 1.10 | 0.79 | 0.94 | 1.00 | 1.13 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.49 | 1.08 | 1.19 | 1.70 | 0.88 | 1.49 | 2.16 | 1.12 | 1.29 | 1.58 | 1.86 |
| P/FCF | 9.00 | 6.56 | 5.89 | 6.04 | 21.73 | — | — | 10.25 | 44.95 | 16.62 | 19.93 |
| P/OCF | 8.27 | 6.03 | 5.56 | 5.78 | 16.35 | 203.86 | 114.37 | 8.85 | 25.48 | 13.21 | 15.58 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
ESCA EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Escalade, Incorporated's enterprise value stands at 11.1x EBITDA, 20% above its 5-year average of 9.2x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 12.1x, placing the stock at a 8% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.81 | 0.89 | 1.29 | 0.76 | 0.88 | 1.20 | 0.76 | 0.93 | 1.12 | 1.28 |
| EV / EBITDA | 11.11 | 8.19 | 8.56 | 14.44 | 7.41 | 7.49 | 8.89 | 10.32 | 9.22 | 10.70 | 10.80 |
| EV / EBIT | 14.11 | 10.41 | 11.11 | 19.01 | 9.12 | 8.63 | 9.93 | 14.80 | 11.79 | 13.56 | 14.68 |
| EV / FCF | — | 6.84 | 6.56 | 7.33 | 37.41 | — | — | 9.91 | 44.18 | 18.65 | 22.49 |
ESCA Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Escalade, Incorporated earns an operating margin of 7.8%, above the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.0%. Operating margins have expanded from 6.8% to 7.8% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROE of 8.0% is modest. ROIC of 7.5% represents adequate returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.1%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 26.0% | 26.0% | 24.7% | 23.4% | 23.5% | 24.6% | 27.3% | 23.5% | 25.6% | 25.2% | 26.4% |
| Operating Margin | 7.8% | 7.8% | 8.0% | 6.8% | 8.4% | 10.2% | 12.1% | 5.1% | 7.9% | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 5.7% | 7.8% | 9.5% | 4.0% | 11.6% | 7.9% | 6.9% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 8.0% | 8.0% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 11.8% | 17.1% | 19.5% | 5.7% | 17.0% | 13.2% | 11.6% |
| ROA | 6.1% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 6.5% | 10.3% | 14.0% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 9.2% | 7.8% |
| ROIC | 7.5% | 7.5% | 7.2% | 5.5% | 8.5% | 12.9% | 17.2% | 5.6% | 8.0% | 8.4% | 9.0% |
| ROCE | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.7% | 7.4% | 11.4% | 16.9% | 21.6% | 7.0% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
ESCA Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Escalade, Incorporated carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.8x, which is very conservative (83% below the sector average of 4.8x). Net debt stands at $8M ($20M total debt minus $12M cash). Interest coverage of 22.4x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.16 | 0.36 | 0.66 | 0.41 | 0.23 | 0.01 | — | 0.21 | 0.25 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.83 | 0.83 | 1.03 | 2.55 | 3.23 | 1.65 | 0.86 | 0.09 | — | 1.25 | 1.28 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.05 | 0.13 | 0.36 | 0.63 | 0.38 | 0.20 | -0.04 | -0.02 | 0.19 | 0.24 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.87 | 2.55 | 3.11 | 1.53 | 0.76 | -0.35 | -0.16 | 1.16 | 1.23 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 0.28 | 0.67 | 1.29 | 15.68 | — | — | -0.34 | -0.77 | 2.03 | 2.57 |
| Interest Coverage | 22.40 | 22.40 | 8.72 | 3.34 | 6.96 | 21.12 | 132.69 | 26.05 | 32.36 | 18.16 | 17.49 |
ESCA Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Escalade, Incorporated's current ratio of 4.28x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 2.04x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 4.41x to 4.28x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.28 | 4.28 | 3.88 | 4.41 | 4.83 | 3.55 | 3.16 | 4.77 | 5.26 | 4.11 | 4.11 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.04 | 2.04 | 1.68 | 1.63 | 1.70 | 1.63 | 1.58 | 2.45 | 2.92 | 2.31 | 2.27 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.12 | 0.00 | 0.10 | 0.09 | 0.08 | 0.32 | 0.17 | 0.08 | 0.06 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.08 | 1.11 | 1.04 | 1.05 | 1.25 | 1.24 | 1.21 | 1.18 | 1.14 | 1.11 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.60 | 2.60 | 2.49 | 2.18 | 1.97 | 2.56 | 2.74 | 3.27 | 3.34 | 3.77 | 3.65 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 70.39 | 70.77 | 69.22 | 66.80 | 76.80 | 87.07 | 71.67 | 84.47 | 80.99 | 78.15 |
ESCA Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Escalade, Incorporated returns 4.4% to shareholders annually — split between a 3.2% dividend yield and 1.2% buyback yield. A payout ratio of 60.4% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 5.3% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.2% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% |
| Payout Ratio | 60.4% | 60.4% | 64.0% | 62.9% | 45.3% | 31.5% | 28.8% | 99.3% | 35.3% | 47.0% | 54.7% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 5.3% | 7.3% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 12.9% | 11.1% | 8.6% | 5.1% | 12.3% | 8.0% | 6.1% |
| FCF Yield | 11.1% | 15.2% | 17.0% | 16.6% | 4.6% | — | — | 9.8% | 2.2% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.2% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.4% | 6.1% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 5.9% | 8.3% | 4.7% | 7.1% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 3.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $14M | $14M | $14M | $14M | $14M | $14M | $14M | $14M | $14M | $14M |
Peer Comparison
Compare ESCA with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ESCAYou | $256M | 18.8 | 11.1 | 9.0 | 26.0% | 7.8% | 8.0% | 7.5% | 0.8 |
 SPWH | $48M | -0.9 | 18.8 | 5.4 | 30.9% | -1.2% | -23.6% | -1.6% | 17.0 |
 CLAR | $119M | -2.6 | — | — | 33.1% | -10.7% | -21.7% | -10.7% | — |
 MCRI | $2B | 23.8 | 11.7 | 18.0 | 45.1% | 25.1% | 19.2% | 21.8% | 0.1 |
 PLBY | $134M | -11.1 | 121.6 | — | 71.0% | -4.9% | -247.8% | -2.6% | 81.5 |
 DKNG | $14B | -3580.2 | 56.6 | 22.2 | 41.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 7.4 |
 POOL | $7B | 18.0 | 11.7 | 23.1 | 29.7% | 11.0% | 33.1% | 22.3% | 0.6 |
 PTON | $2B | -18.5 | 60.0 | 7.0 | 50.9% | -1.5% | — | -3.9% | 36.9 |
 NAUT | $285M | -4.8 | — | — | — | — | -32.3% | -26.0% | — |
 WSM | $26B | 25.3 | 16.2 | 24.9 | 46.2% | 18.1% | 51.5% | 44.3% | 0.9 |
 BBY | $17B | 15.6 | 8.5 | 13.2 | 22.5% | 3.3% | 37.0% | 19.6% | 1.9 |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 21.4 | 12.1 | 15.4 | 36.2% | 2.0% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 4.8 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ESCA stock.
What is Escalade, Incorporated's P/E ratio?
Escalade, Incorporated's current P/E ratio is 18.8x. The historical average is 17.5x. This places it at the 68th percentile of its historical range.
What is Escalade, Incorporated's EV/EBITDA?
Escalade, Incorporated's current EV/EBITDA is 11.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 8.5x.
What is Escalade, Incorporated's ROE?
Escalade, Incorporated's return on equity (ROE) is 8.0%. The historical average is 14.3%.
Is ESCA stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Escalade, Incorporated is trading at a P/E of 18.8x. This is at the 68th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Escalade, Incorporated's dividend yield?
Escalade, Incorporated's current dividend yield is 3.21% with a payout ratio of 60.4%.
What are Escalade, Incorporated's profit margins?
Escalade, Incorporated has 26.0% gross margin and 7.8% operating margin.
How much debt does Escalade, Incorporated have?
Escalade, Incorporated's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.8x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.