Johnson Outdoors Inc (JOUT) Stock Analysis
Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)
Solid net cash of $127.7M and FY26 margin turnaround support valuation, but cyclical outdoor demand and insider selling limit near-term upside.
Investment score: 58/100
Analysis as of
Is Johnson Outdoors Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
The TradeMates model places Johnson Outdoors on WATCH. While a strong balance sheet ($127.7M net cash) and a 0.96x P/B valuation provide downside protection, cyclical discretionary spending risks and persistent insider selling suggest waiting for clearer growth trends.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 62/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 78/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 58/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 72/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 30/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 50/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 58/100 (weight 15%)
Johnson Outdoors Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for JOUT
- Robust Net Cash Balance Sheet Cushion
What speaks against JOUT
- Cyclical Headwinds in Discretionary Consumer Spending
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOUT | n/a | 0.7x | 7.3x | 39.7% | -1.2% | 6.3% |
| SWIM | 140.3x | 1.3x | 12.1x | 33.4% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| RGR | 62.0x | 1.3x | 21.4x | 18.7% | 2.1% | 5.9% |
| TRON | 17.7x | 140.6x | n/a | 24.7% | 135.6% | -0.3% |
| SWBI | 26.3x | 1.2x | 10.4x | 27.4% | 4.4% | 12.7% |
| MCFT | n/a | 1.4x | 18.2x | 22.6% | -0.5% | 4.5% |
| Peer median | 26.3x | 1.3x | 12.1x | 24.7% | 2.1% | 4.8% |
Frequently asked questions about Johnson Outdoors Inc (JOUT)
Is JOUT stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Johnson Outdoors Inc as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 58/100. The TradeMates model places Johnson Outdoors on WATCH. While a strong balance sheet ($127.7M net cash) and a 0.96x P/B valuation provide downside protection, cyclical discretionary spending risks and persistent insider selling suggest waiting for clearer growth trends. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is JOUT stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for JOUT is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 58/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.