Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO) — Stock Score Summary

Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 86/100 based on Quality (63/100), Value (50/100), and Momentum (57/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Academy Sports is a decent regional sporting goods retailer, but it faces cyclical consumer spending headwinds and lacks a strong global moat.

Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. is a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, offering a broad assortment of national brands and private label merchandise across the Southeastern and Southcentral United States. The company differentiates itself through a value-oriented pricing strategy, extensive regional market penetration, and a wide product selection tailored to local customer preferences. Its large-format stores and omni-channel capabilities provide a strong competitive position in the active lifestyle retail segment.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$51.79
Market Cap$3.6B
P/E (TTM)9.22
P/E (Forward)7.41
Price/Book1.53
Return on Equity18.0%
Return on Invested Capital12.3%
Debt/Equity87.15
Gross Margin34.8%
Operating Margin9.0%
Revenue Growth2.5%
Dividend Yield1.2%
Free Cash Flow$57M

Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. operates in the Specialty Retail industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc.’s (ASO) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO) is 86/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (63), Value (50), and Momentum (57) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. have an economic moat?
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO) has a Quality factor score of 63/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 86/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. in?
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Specialty Retail industry (United States).
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