Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) — Stock Score Summary

Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 89/100 based on Quality (49/100), Value (57/100), and Momentum (69/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Scholastic Corporation, a publishing and education company, does not align with any of the identified macro inflection points that create asymmetric opportunities. Its business is not directly exposed to geopolitical energy shifts, commodity squeezes, or global value chain reshaping in a way that would create an unpriced tailwind. It operates in a mature, competitive sector.

Scholastic Corporation is a global children's publishing, education, and media company providing books, educational materials, and technology solutions to schools and families. The company's competitive moat is rooted in its iconic brand recognition, deep trust among educators and parents, and established distribution channels like school book clubs and fairs, making it a pervasive presence in children's literacy and educational content.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$40.90
Market Cap$755M
P/E (TTM)16.95
P/E (Forward)15.30
Price/Book1.02
Return on Equity6.9%
Return on Invested Capital1.3%
Debt/Equity36.29
Gross Margin56.2%
Operating Margin-8.3%
Revenue Growth-1.9%
Dividend Yield2.0%
Free Cash Flow$116M

Scholastic Corporation operates in the Publishing industry, part of the Communication Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scholastic Corporation’s (SCHL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) is 89/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (49), Value (57), and Momentum (69) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Scholastic Corporation have an economic moat?
Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) has a Quality factor score of 49/100. 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 Scholastic Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 89/100. 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 Scholastic Corporation in?
Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Publishing industry (United States).