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ESCA

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Escalade, Incorporated · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $266M · Avg Vol: $697K/d

98
StockRank
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Q
71
V
55
M
83
P/E (TTM)
16.2x
ROE
9.0%
D/E
0.1x
Dividend %
3.3%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

While the quant scores are high, Escalade lacks the scale economics and 'destination business' quality required. As a consumer discretionary company, it faces significant headwinds from inflationary pressures and potential supply chain disruptions impacting low-margin goods.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Escalade, Incorporated is a manufacturer and distributor of sporting goods and outdoor recreation products, spanning categories such as archery, table tennis, and basketball systems. The company's competitive moat is built on a portfolio of highly recognized, market-leading brands including Bear Archery, Stiga, and Goalrilla. Escalade operates as a dominant niche player, leveraging deep relationships with major sporting goods retailers and e-commerce platforms to maintain its market share.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026EFwd CAGR
Revenue313.8M263.6M251.5M240.2M-8.5%240.5M245.7M2.3%
EPS1.330.720.941.00-9.1%1.131.099.1%
Shares13.6M13.7M13.7M13.7M+0.7%13.8M
Debt104.5M59.8M26.8M19.8M-42.6%18.1M
Equity158.5M164.6M169.0M173.2M3.0%
Op CF8.6M48.3M36.0M31.0M53.5%33.4M
Inv CF-37.8M-1.9M3.9M-4.8M
Fin CF28.8M-50.3M-35.8M-18.5M
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PRICE (1Y)+9.4%
17.7018.1218.5418.9519.37Jun 3Jun 25Jul 16
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$19.37
RSI (14)
62.9
52W High
$21.15
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
71
ROIC
9.8%59.5
ROE
9.0%55.3
GP/Assets
30.2%60.4
Op. Margin
10.5%68.6
FCF/Assets
11.2%84.7
Piotroski
891.0
Int. Cover
22.6x66.3
D/E Ratio
0.10x81.1
Current Ratio
3.06x84.6
Value
55
P/E (TTM)
16.2x53.5
EV/EBITDA
9.9x49.4
P/FCF
10.7x67.4
P/B
1.4x52.9
P/S
1.1x45.6
Div Yield
3.3%57.4
Momentum
83
52W High %
92%83.4
RS 6M
32%94.2
SMA 50/200
1.22x92.0
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%82.9
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+73%60.0
Q Growth
67%81.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$266M
P/E (Forward)
9.3x
Gross Margin
27.9%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of ESCA are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
ESCAEscalade, Incorporated(you)$266M98STRONG BUY
JAKKJAKKS Pacific, Inc.$274M83STRONG BUY
FNKOFunko, Inc.$324M55HOLD
JOUTJohnson Outdoors Inc.$490M63HOLD
AOUTAmerican Outdoor Brands, Inc.$145M58HOLD
PRKSUnited Parks & Resorts Inc.$2.2B77BUY
XPOFXponential Fitness, Inc.$346M40HOLD
YETIYETI Holdings, Inc.$3.9B81STRONG BUY
CLARClarus Corporation$121M38HOLD
CALYCallaway Golf Company$3.5B73BUY

Peer medians: ROE 10.4% · P/E 22.4x · Gross margin 37.7%

Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA) — Stock Score Summary

Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 98/100 based on Quality (71/100), Value (55/100), and Momentum (83/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. While the quant scores are high, Escalade lacks the scale economics and 'destination business' quality required. As a consumer discretionary company, it faces significant headwinds from inflationary pressures and potential supply chain disruptions impacting low-margin goods.

Escalade, Incorporated is a manufacturer and distributor of sporting goods and outdoor recreation products, spanning categories such as archery, table tennis, and basketball systems. The company's competitive moat is built on a portfolio of highly recognized, market-leading brands including Bear Archery, Stiga, and Goalrilla. Escalade operates as a dominant niche player, leveraging deep relationships with major sporting goods retailers and e-commerce platforms to maintain its market share.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$19.37
Market Cap$266M
P/E (TTM)16.20
P/E (Forward)9.34
Price/Book1.43
Return on Equity9.0%
Return on Invested Capital9.8%
Debt/Equity0.10x
Gross Margin27.9%
Operating Margin10.5%
Revenue Growth0.6%
Dividend Yield3.3%
Free Cash Flow$25M

Escalade, Incorporated operates in the Leisure industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Escalade, Incorporated’s (ESCA) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA) is 98/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (71), Value (55), and Momentum (83) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Escalade, Incorporated have an economic moat?
Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA) has a Quality factor score of 71/100. 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 Escalade, Incorporated a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 98/100. 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 Escalade, Incorporated in?
Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Leisure industry (United States).