Stock Analysis
Casey's General Stores IncCASY
P/E 32.96×· 5Y range 17.13–52.56×· 74th percentile of history
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations
AnalystsStrong Buy27 analystsP/E 33.0× sits at the 74th percentile of its 5.089664613278576-year history.
Cash covers 18% of debt · Q1 2027.
PMP Verdict
High quality, fairly valued
Strengths
- Growth82
- Quality81
Risks
- Profitability43
Strong fundamentals at a reasonable valuation.
Market context
+2.3% today· Z 1.3σ
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 7/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓Altman Z 4.4 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓ROE 18.9% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓Interest coverage 16.7× — debt well covered
What's happening with CASY
Profile
Strong growth and earnings quality; profitability, valuation and moat lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation47/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (74th pct)5/25
- FCF yield (2.5%)5/25
- P/S (1.4x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (24.5x)12/25
- Growth82/100 · Strong
- Revenue CAGR (7.9%)12/25
- Net income CAGR (20.4%)25/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (20.5%)25/25
- Fwd implied growth (25.2%)20/25
- Profitability43/100 · Weak
- ROIC (13.9%)12/25
- ROE (18.9%)20/25
- Net margin (4.1%)6/25
- Operating margin (6.1%)5/25
- Financial Health74/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (4.37)25/25
- Current ratio (1.02)12/25
- Interest coverage (16.7x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 26%)12/25
- Quality81/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (7/9)22/25
- Beneish M (-7.64)25/25
- FCF conversion (84%)22/25
- Margin stability (σ 8.5%)12/25
- Moat49/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (4/6 yrs)13/25
- Median gross margin (21.1%)6/25
- FCF-positive years (9/10 yrs)18/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 2.2%)12/25
About Casey's General Stores Inc
Casey's General Stores Inc, along with its subsidiaries, operates convenience stores mainly under the names Casey's, GoodStop (by Casey's), and Casey's General Store throughout various states in the USA, approximately half of which are located in Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois. Show more
These stores offer a broad selection of food items (which includes prepared foods such as regular and breakfast pizza, donuts, hot breakfast items, and hot and cold sandwiches), beverages, tobacco and nicotine products, groceries, health and beauty aids, automotive products, and other non-food items. The majority of the company's revenue is mainly derived from the retail sale of fuel and the products offered inside its stores.
Headquarters: ANKENY, IA · Employees: 49,848 · 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
47D+P/E (TTM)33.0xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 17.1x–52.6x · 74th pct
P/FCF38.3xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative · Elevated investment — CapEx = 53% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
FCF Yield2.5%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 2.0%–6.3% · 9th pct · Elevated investment — CapEx = 53% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
P/S (TTM)1.36xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.5x–2.0x · 88th pct
EV/EBIT24.5xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 17.4x–83.0x · 25th pct
EV/Sales1.4xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E26.3xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio6.22xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio2.52C
Grade C: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield0.34%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio11.1%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Elevated investment: Elevated investment — CapEx = 53% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Profitability
43D+ROIC13.9%C
Grade C: AverageNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE18.9%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA8.8%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin4.1%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin6.1%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin23.8%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin3.5%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue · Elevated investment — CapEx = 53% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
True FCF Margin3.1%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost · Elevated investment — CapEx = 53% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Growth
82ARevenue CAGR7.9%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR20.4%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)20.5%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth25.2%C
Grade C: MedAnalyst 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)-1.0%B
Grade B: FlatShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income8.4%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
74B+Altman Z-Score4.37A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.02xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.56xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage16.7xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment3.6yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF · Elevated investment — CapEx = 53% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Net Debt/EBIT2.1xC
Grade C: MedLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.71xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.18xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
81APiotroski F-Score7/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-7.64A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion84.0%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income · Elevated investment — CapEx = 53% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Margin Stability8.5%C
Grade C: AverageEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue4.0%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover2.12xA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Castanon Moats Maria Filed | Castanon Moats Maria | Grant / award | +220 | |
Castanon Moats Maria Filed | Castanon Moats Maria | Option exercise | -326 | |
Castanon Moats Maria Filed | Castanon Moats Maria | Option exercise | +326 | |
Donthi Sri Filed | Donthi Sri | Option exercise | -326 | |
Donthi Sri Filed | Donthi Sri | Grant / award | +220 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Donthi Sri Filed | Donthi Sri | Option exercise | +326 | |
Frieson Donald Filed | Frieson Donald | Option exercise | -326 | |
Frieson Donald Filed | Frieson Donald | Grant / award | +220 |
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
49D+ROIC >12% Years4/6 yrsC
Grade C: ModerateShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)21.1%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years9/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor2.2%C
Grade C: ModerateWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$20.91
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$14.17
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$110.71
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$2.89B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$524.06M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$2.36B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$4.09B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.81xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$25.47B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.60B
Grade B: DefensivePrice 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 Jul 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 16, 2026
Key Insights: Casey's General Stores Inc (CASY)
CASY is up 2.31% at the last close. Casey's General Stores Inc meets 7 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 4.37 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk.
- Beneish M-Score of -7.64 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~3.6 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
See how CASY 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 8, 2026 | After-Hrs | $6.88 | $7.37 | +7.2% | $5.7B | $5.7B |
Recent Market Moves
See all CASY moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 | After-hours | 672.33 | +2.86% | 2.03 |
Frequently Asked Questions about CASY
What is the current Casey's General Stores Inc (CASY) stock price?
CASY is trading at $689.22 at the last market close, up 2.31% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks CASY pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is CASY stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Casey's General Stores Inc's financial health at 74/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is CASY stock overvalued?
Casey's General Stores Inc trades at a trailing P/E of 33.0 and our valuation score rates it 47/100 (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 Casey's General Stores Inc report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for CASY. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Casey's General Stores Inc operate in?
Casey's General Stores Inc operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, within the Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Casey's General Stores Inc do?
Casey's General Stores Inc, along with its subsidiaries, operates convenience stores mainly under the names Casey's, GoodStop (by Casey's), and Casey's General Store throughout various states in the USA, approximately half of which are located in Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois.
About Casey's General Stores Inc (CASY) Stock
Casey's General Stores Inc (CASY) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations industry. As of the latest update, Casey's General Stores Inc is trading at $689.22, up 2.31% on the day with a market capitalization of $25.5 billion. The financial health score for CASY is 74/100, 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 CASY stock.
CASY Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Casey's General Stores Inc (CASY) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time CASY stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Earnings calendar: Upcoming and past earnings reports for CASY, including EPS estimates, actual results, and surprise percentages.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for CASY with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Casey's General Stores Inc across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 74/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for CASY.
- Sector peers: Compare CASY against 6 other consumer cyclical stocks on key financial metrics.
Is CASY a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Casey's General Stores Inc (CASY) as an investment. The financial health score of 74/100 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.
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