Escalade, Incorporated

Escalade, Incorporated

ESCAยทNASDAQ

$17.70

-1.1%
Consumer CyclicalLeisure

Escalade, Incorporated, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distributes, imports, and sells sporting goods in North America, Europe, and internationally. The company provides various sporting goods brands in basketball goals, archery, indoor and outdoor game recreation, and fitness products. It offers archery products under the Bear Archery, Trophy Ridge, Whisker Biscuit, Cajun Bowfishing, Karnage, Fletcher, SIK, BearX, and Rocket brand names; table tennis products under the STIGA and Ping-Pong brands; basketball goals under the Goalrilla, Goaliath, Silverback, Hoopstar, and Goalsetter brand names; and pickleball under the Onix, DURA, and Pickleball Now brands. The company also provides play systems under the Woodplay, Jack & June, and Childlife brands; fitness products under the STEP, Lifeline, Kettleworx, Natural Fitness, and PER4M brand names; safety products under the USWeight brand; hockey and soccer game tables under the Triumph Sports, Atomic, American Legend, Air Hockey, and HJ Scott brands; and billiard tables and accessories under the American Heritage Billiards, Brunswick Billiards, Gold Crown, Centennial, Cue&Case, Lucasi, Mizerak, PureX, Rage, Players, Minnesota Fats, and Mosconi brand names. In addition, it offers darting products under the Unicorn, Winmau, Arachnid, Accudart, and Nodor brands; water sports products under the RAVE Sports brand; and outdoor game products under the Victory Tailgate, Triumph Sports, Zume Games, and Viva Sol brand names. The company provides its products through sporting goods retailers, specialty dealers, online retailers, traditional department stores, and mass merchants. Escalade, Incorporated was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Evansville, Indiana.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$244.35M
EPS1.0000
P/E Ratio17.70
Earnings Date07/31/2026

Intrinsic Alpha Methodology

Thesis Lenses

Signal ยท Driver ยท Risk

Signal

High confidence

Valuation multiple is mid-range (P/E 17.7).

Valuation inputs: P/E 17.7, earnings yield +5.6%, momentum -1.1%.

If multiples stay elevated while momentum fades, downside repricing risk rises.

Driver

High confidence

Return profile is soft (ROE +7.9%, ROIC +7.1%).

Profitability stack: net margin +5.7%, ROE +7.9%, ROIC +7.1%.

Quality deterioration often appears in margins before it shows up in headline EPS.

Risk

High confidence

Risk profile is balanced but has notable pressure points to monitor.

Risk factors: liabilities/assets +22.0%, momentum -1.1%, net margin +5.7%.

Higher leverage with weak momentum and thin margins can amplify drawdown severity.

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Escalade, Incorporated Market vs Earnings Trajectory

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Escalade, Incorporated Fair Value Envelope

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Our analysis suggests that ESCA has a fair value of HIDDEN per share in the Base Case projection. With shares currently trading at $17.7, this represents a potential HIDDEN relative to our calculated worth for Escalade, Incorporated.

Intrinsic Value
Current Price: $17.7
3Y-25.0%
5Y-46.0%
10Y+23.0%
3Y-23.0%
5Y-12.0%
10Y+43.0%
3Y-24.0%
5Y-47.0%
10Y+19.0%
3Y+264.0%
5Y+1078.0%
10Y+155.0%
3Y+344.0%
5Y-1110.0%
10Y+200.0%
3Y-26.0%
5Y+1.0%
10Y+47.0%
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Escalade, Incorporated Profit Bridge

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Revenue240.16M
Cost of Goods Sold (177.81M)
Gross Profit62.35M
Operating Expenses (43.63M)
Operating Income18.73M
Interest Expense (836.00K)
Other Income/Expense-705.00K
Pretax Income18.02M
Income Tax (4.32M)
Net Income13.70M
Net Income
13.70M

Profitability Analysis

Gross Margin

26.0%

Moderate margins typical of competitive industries. Monitor for pricing pressure or rising costs.

Operating Margin

7.8%

Acceptable margins but limited operational leverage. Operating expense control is important.

Net Profit Margin

5.7%

Moderate profitability with room for improvement. Monitor interest expenses and tax efficiency.

Effective Tax Rate

24.0%

Moderate tax rate typical for most corporations. Represents standard tax burden on profits.

Profitability Insight

Room for improvement: Moderate profitability with opportunities to enhance margins through better cost management or pricing strategy.

25.96%
Gross Profit Margin
5%
3Y+11.0%
5Y+6.0%
10Y+1.0%
7.80%
Operating Profit Margin
-2%
3Y-7.0%
5Y-23.0%
10Y-1.0%
5.71%
Net Profit Margin
10%
3Y-
5Y-27.0%
10Y-51.0%
7.91%
Return on Equity
3%
3Y-30.0%
5Y-52.0%
10Y-50.0%
6.17%
Return on Assets
8%
3Y+2.0%
5Y-36.0%
10Y-55.0%
7.14%
Return on Invested Capital
-3%
3Y-9.0%
5Y-40.0%
10Y-11.0%
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Escalade, Incorporated Cash Conversion Engine

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Net Income13.70M
Depreciation & Amortization5.06M
Stock-Based Compensation0.00
Change in Working Capital6.37M
Others2.88M
Capital Expenditures-2.51M
Free Cash Flow28.50M

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Conversion Rate

208.0%

Excellent cash generation. The company converts earnings to cash at or above 100%, indicating high-quality earnings.

CapEx Intensity

8.1%

Asset-light business model. Low capital requirements leave more cash available for shareholders and growth investments.

FCF Growth Trend

-16.2%

Significant FCF decline raises concerns. Urgent review needed of operational performance and capital allocation.

Working Capital Impact

+$6.37M

Working capital inflow boosted cash flow. Efficient management of receivables, inventory, and payables contributing positively.

Cash Flow Quality Insight

Asset-light with strong cash conversion: Low capital requirements combined with efficient cash generation creates significant shareholder value through dividends, buybacks, or strategic investments.

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Escalade, Incorporated Funding & Solvency Profile

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Cash & Cash Equivalents13.05M
Net Receivables46.66M
Inventory73.59M
Other Current Assets0.00
Total Current Assets136 M
Property, Plant & Equipment23.92M
Goodwill & Intangible Assets67.19M
Long-Term Investments0.00
Other Non-Current Assets24.00K
Total Non-Current Assets24 M
Total Assets
227.55M

Financial Health Analysis

Current Ratio

3.06x

Excellent liquidity position. The company can easily cover its short-term obligations with substantial cushion.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

0.29x

Conservative capital structure. The company relies primarily on equity financing, indicating low financial risk.

Working Capital

92 M

Strong working capital position provides significant operational flexibility and financial cushion.

Asset Composition

60% Current

Balanced asset mix between current and non-current assets, typical of many stable businesses.

Financial Health Insight

Strong financial foundation: Excellent liquidity combined with conservative leverage suggests the company is well-positioned to weather economic uncertainties and fund growth opportunities.

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Escalade, Incorporated Street Expectations Map

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No Target Data

No analyst price targets available for esca.

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Escalade, Incorporated Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $882K worth of ESCA shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

33.6K

666.89K

Net Activity

-667K

-$667K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

9.7K

126.28K

Net Activity

-126K

-$126K

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

7.1K

88.81K

Net Activity

-89K

-$89K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
GWPJ

Glazer Walter P. Jr.

Director

33.6K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$667K

2
BRFJ

Baalmann Richard Fenton Jr

Director

14.8K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$189K

3
WS

Wawrin Stephen

Officer: Chief Financial Officer

2.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$26K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $882K net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$667K

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

3 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.

0.87%
Dividend Yield
-22%
3Y-16.0%
5Y+38.0%
10Y-23.0%
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esca Dividend History

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10Y CAGR +3%
Latest $0.152
Annual $0.755
5 year growth trend
Last Period: +0%