DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. (DKS) Factsheet

DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. (DKS) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2025-12-05. Data as of Q2 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 8.3%. FCF margin 2.1%. D/E 0.0x. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-12-05.

Metric Value Context
ROIC 8.3% Near cost of capital
FCF Margin 2.1% Cash flow pressure
Debt/Equity 0.0x Conservative leverage

ROIC 8.3% — Top 50% of sector peers. FCF margin 2.1% — Bottom 50%.

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Profitability: DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. earns 8.3% ROIC, Top 50% in Consumer Discretionary

ROIC TTM 8.3%, sector median 7.7%, Top 50%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 4.5% × asset turnover 1.3x. Gross margin 32.2%. Operating margin 6.1%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-12-05.

Metric DKS Rating Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) 8.3% Adequate Above sector median of 7.7%
Return on Equity (ROE) 19.3% Good Efficient use of shareholder equity
Gross Margin 32.2% Good Competitive pricing environment
Operating Margin 6.1% Adequate Moderate operational efficiency

Cash Flow: DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. generates $402.6M FCF at 2.1% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $402.6M. FCF margin 2.1%, Bottom 50%. OCF/Net income 1.8x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-12-05.

Metric DKS Rating Context
Free Cash Flow Margin 2.1% Warning Thin cash margins
Free Cash Flow (TTM) $402.6M Good Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income 1.8x Excellent High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q) N/A Warning Variable cash flow

Balance Sheet: DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. at 0.0x leverage

Debt/Equity 0.0x. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-12-05.

Metric DKS Rating Context
Debt to Equity 0.0x Excellent Conservative capital structure

Valuation: DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. trades at 21.4x earnings

P/E 21.4x. EV/Sales 1.0x. FCF yield 2.1%. Dividend yield 2.2%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-12-05.

Metric DKS Rating Context
P/E Ratio 21.4x Adequate Premium valuation
EV/Sales 1.0x Excellent Attractive revenue multiple
FCF Yield 2.1% Adequate Lower cash yield
Dividend Yield 2.2% Adequate Growth focus over income

Capital Allocation: DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. returns 3.2% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 3.2% (div 2.2% + buyback 1.0%). Capital returned $612.4M TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-12-05.

Metric DKS Rating Context
Total Shareholder Yield 3.2% Good Dividend + buyback yield combined
Buyback Yield 1.0% Adequate Minimal buyback activity
Total Capital Returned (TTM) $612.4M Good Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

Sector Rankings

Metric Value Percentile vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) 8.3% Top 50% 1.1x above
Free Cash Flow Margin 2.1% Bottom 50% 0.9x below
Gross Margin 32.2% Bottom 50% 0.8x below
Operating Margin 6.1% Top 50% 1.4x above
Return on Equity (ROE) 19.3% Top 50% 1.8x above
P/E Ratio 21.4x N/A -

Financial Scorecard

Metric DKS Rating Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) 8.3% Adequate Top 50% of sector (median: 7.7%)
Free Cash Flow Margin 2.1% Warning Bottom 50% of sector (median: 2.2%)
Gross Margin 32.2% Good Bottom 50% of sector (median: 38.7%)
Debt to Equity Ratio 0.0% Excellent Conservative capital structure
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings) 21.4x Adequate Fair value
Free Cash Flow Yield 2.1% Warning Growth-focused valuation

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC.'s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. (DKS) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 8.3%. Sector median 7.7%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-12-05.

Q: What is DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC.'s Free Cash Flow Margin?

DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. (DKS) has a free cash flow margin of 2.1%, generating $402.6 million in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-12-05.

Q: What is DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC.'s P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. (DKS) trades at a P/E ratio of 21.4x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 1.0x. FCF yield 2.1%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-12-05.

Q: Does DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. pay a dividend?

DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. (DKS) currently pays a dividend yield of 2.2%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 3.2%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-12-05.

Q: What is DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC.'s revenue and earnings growth?

DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. (DKS) grew revenue by 41.2% year-over-year. EPS -26.0% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-12-05.

Q: Is DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. buying back stock?

DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. (DKS) repurchased $184.7 million of stock over the trailing twelve months. This represents a buyback yield of 1.0%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-12-05.

Q: How does DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. compare to competitors in Consumer Discretionary?

Compared to other companies in Consumer Discretionary, DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. (DKS) shows: ROIC 8.3%, sector median 7.7% (Top 50%). FCF margin 2.1%, sector median 2.2% (Bottom 50%). Gross margin 32.2%, 6.5pp below sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Consumer Discretionary companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC.?

Quantitative warning flags for DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. (DKS): 1) FCF margin 2.1% (below 5%); 2) ROIC declining -13.1% over 8 quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-12-05.


Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2025-12-05. TTM metrics as of Q2 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

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