Escalade Inc (ESCA) Stock Analysis
Verdict: BUY
Aggressive debt reduction and 14.8% FCF yield offset organic revenue decay — swing risk is one-time tariff recovery earnings noise.
Investment score: 66/100
Analysis as of
Is Escalade Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
The TradeMates model assigns a BUY rating (score 66/100) based on Escalade's modest 11.4x P/E, aggressive debt paydown, and robust 14.8% FCF yield, which outweigh temporary top-line stagnation in consumer recreation markets.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 75/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 80/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 65/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 60/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 30/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 65/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 70/100 (weight 15%)
Escalade Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for ESCA
- Aggressive Deleveraging and High Cash Flow Generation
What speaks against ESCA
- Organic Top-Line Sales Stagnation in Core Recreation Categories
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESCA | 11.4x | 1.1x | 7.4x | 28.0% | 10.0% | 14.8% |
| JOUT | n/a | 0.7x | 7.4x | 39.7% | -1.2% | 6.2% |
| MBUU | 318.9x | 0.5x | 11.1x | 15.6% | 0.2% | 9.3% |
| FNKO | n/a | 0.4x | 6.9x | 43.2% | -0.2% | 7.3% |
| JAKK | 14.2x | 0.6x | 8.6x | 32.1% | 4.2% | 9.7% |
| AOUT | n/a | 1.2x | 21.1x | 46.0% | -2.0% | 9.0% |
| Peer median | n/a | 0.6x | 8.6x | 39.7% | -0.2% | 9.0% |
Frequently asked questions about Escalade Inc (ESCA)
Is ESCA stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Escalade Inc as BUY with an investment score of 66/100. The TradeMates model assigns a BUY rating (score 66/100) based on Escalade's modest 11.4x P/E, aggressive debt paydown, and robust 14.8% FCF yield, which outweigh temporary top-line stagnation in consumer recreation markets. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is ESCA stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for ESCA is BUY with an investment score of 66/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.