Stock Analysis
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc.ASO
P/E 9.65×· 5Y range 3.80–14.41×· top 15% of history
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Retail-Miscellaneous Shopping Goods Stores
AnalystsBuy23 analystsP/E 9.7× sits at the 85th percentile of its 5.089664613278576-year history.
Cash covers 15% of debt · Q2 2027.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, expensive valuation
Strengths
- Quality75
- Financial Health66
Risks
- Valuation65
- Growth25
Mixed fundamentals at a demanding price.
Bull Case
- ✓ROE 17.3% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓Interest coverage 14.4× — debt well covered
What's happening with ASO
Profile
Strong moat and earnings quality; growth lags behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation65/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (85th pct)0/25
- FCF yield (6.2%)20/25
- P/S (0.6x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (10.6x)20/25
- Growth25/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (-1.4%)0/25
- Net income CAGR (-12.0%)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (-7.2%)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (35.3%)25/25
- Profitability57/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (10.2%)12/25
- ROE (17.3%)20/25
- Net margin (6.2%)13/25
- Operating margin (8.2%)12/25
- Financial Health66/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (2.09)18/25
- Current ratio (1.74)18/25
- Interest coverage (14.4x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 30%)5/25
- Quality75/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (4/9)10/25
- Beneish M (-3.68)25/25
- FCF conversion (59%)15/25
- Margin stability (σ 3.0%)25/25
- Moat76/100 · Strong
- ROIC >12% years (6/7 yrs)20/25
- Median gross margin (34.6%)13/25
- FCF-positive years (7/7 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 5.4%)18/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Revenue shrinking 1.4%/yr
- ⚠P/E 9.7× at top 15% of 5-year history
About Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc.
Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc is engaged in the full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the United States. Show more
The company's product categories are outdoors, apparel, sports & recreation, and footwear.
Headquarters: KATY, TX · Employees: 23,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
65BP/E (TTM)9.7xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 3.8x–14.4x · 85th pct
P/FCF10.4xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield6.2%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 4.6%–25.4% · 9th pct
P/S (TTM)0.60xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.4x–1.0x · 42nd pct
EV/EBIT10.6xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 3.0x–10.9x · highest in history
EV/Sales0.6xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E7.1xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio1.66xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio1.01B
Grade B: FairFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield1.01%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio9.2%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
57CROIC10.2%C
Grade C: AverageNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE17.3%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA7.3%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin6.2%C
Grade C: AverageNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin8.2%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin34.8%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin3.7%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin3.3%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
25ERevenue CAGR-1.4%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR-12.0%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)-7.2%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth35.3%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-28.5%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income5.6%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.3%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
66BAltman Z-Score2.09C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.74xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.27xD
Grade D: Low(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage14.4xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment7.5yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT3.4xC
Grade C: MedLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.90xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.15xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
75B+Piotroski F-Score4/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-3.68A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion59.0%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability3.0%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue3.5%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover1.14xA
Grade A: HighRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Johnson Samuel J Filed | Johnson Samuel J | SellOpen market sale | -33810 | |
Johnson Samuel J Filed | Johnson Samuel J | SellOpen market sale | -9123 | |
Johnson Samuel J Filed | Johnson Samuel J | SellOpen market sale | -27370 | |
MARLEY BRIAN T Filed | MARLEY BRIAN T | SellOpen market sale | -6500 | |
MARLEY BRIAN T Filed | MARLEY BRIAN T | SellOpen market sale | -3932 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Johnson Samuel J Filed | Johnson Samuel J | Option exercise | -25580 | |
Johnson Samuel J Filed | Johnson Samuel J | SellOpen market sale | -25580 | |
Johnson Samuel J Filed | Johnson Samuel J | Option exercise | +25.6K |
Option exercise (M) rows report a derivative leg, not an open-market sale — a paired negative entry is the option position being consumed.
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
76B+ROIC >12% Years6/7 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)34.6%C
Grade C: ModerateMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years7/7 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor5.4%A
Grade A: DurableWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$6.07
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$4.81
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$35.12
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$1.97B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$298.21M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$1.67B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$2.18B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.65xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$3.61B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.98B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Aug 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO)
Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc.. Altman Z-Score of 2.09 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out. Beneish M-Score of -3.68 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Revenue has been contracting (CAGR ≈ -1%), which weighs on the growth outlook.
- Takes ~7.5 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
See how ASO ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Earnings
View earnings calendar →Recent Earnings Results
| Date | Time | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | Surprise | Rev Est. | Rev Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Pre-Mkt | $2.11 | $2.31 | +9.7% | $1.7B | $1.6B |
No significant market moves for ASO in the last 30 days.
See ASO move history →Frequently Asked Questions about ASO
What is the current Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO) stock price?
ASO is trading at $58.63 at the last market close, up 0.27% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks ASO pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is ASO stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc.'s financial health at 66/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is ASO stock overvalued?
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. trades at a trailing P/E of 9.7 and our valuation score rates it 65/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for ASO. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. operate in?
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, within the Retail-Miscellaneous Shopping Goods Stores industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. do?
Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc is engaged in the full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the United States.
About Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO) Stock
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Retail-Miscellaneous Shopping Goods Stores industry. As of the latest update, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. is trading at $58.63, up 0.27% on the day with a market capitalization of $3.6 billion. The financial health score for ASO is 66/100, which indicates good financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for ASO stock.
ASO Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time ASO stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Earnings calendar: Upcoming and past earnings reports for ASO, including EPS estimates, actual results, and surprise percentages.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for ASO with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 66/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for ASO.
- Sector peers: Compare ASO against 5 other consumer cyclical stocks on key financial metrics.
Is ASO a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO) as an investment. The financial health score of 66/100 suggests good financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average. Earnings data reveals whether the company is meeting or beating analyst expectations.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.