Escalade Inc. (ESCA) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Escalade Inc. (ESCA) has a Graham intrinsic value of $11.36 per share. At $18.49 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 63% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 2.6% a year to $240.2M, with an average return on invested capital of 9.5%.

Graham intrinsic value
$11.36
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$18.49
Price vs Graham value
63% above
Market cap
$256.3M
Revenue (FY2025)
$240.2M
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
2.6%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
9.5%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$28.5M

ESCA 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $240.2M $13.7M $0.99 $28.5M 7.8% 7.7%
FY2024 $251.5M $13.0M $0.93 $34.0M 8.0% 7.1%
FY2023 $263.6M $9.8M $0.71 $46.2M 6.8% 5.8%
FY2022 $313.8M $18.0M $1.31 $6.4M 8.4% 9.1%
FY2021 $313.6M $24.4M $1.76 -$8.8M 10.2% 13.9%
FY2020 $273.6M $25.9M $1.82 -$2.8M 12.1% 18.1%
FY2019 $203.4M $7.3M $0.50 $13.9M 4.6% 6.1%
FY2018 $195.8M $20.4M $1.41 $3.7M 7.1% 8.3%
FY2017 $195.8M $14.1M $0.98 $10.6M 7.5% 10.2%
FY2016 $190.0M $11.5M $0.80 $9.5M 7.7% 8.5%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

ESCALADE INC has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 2.6% annually over the past decade.

ESCALADE INC returns on capital have been average, hovering around 9.5% ROIC over the decade.

ESCALADE INC has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, ESCALADE INC is modeled at 2.4% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $11.36 per share.

ESCA stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Escalade Inc. (ESCA) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 2.4% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, ESCA's intrinsic value is about $11.36 per share.

Is ESCA stock undervalued?

At $18.49 (close on Oct 17, 2026), ESCA trades 63% above its Graham value of $11.36. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Escalade Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $190.0M in fiscal 2016 to $240.2M in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%. Net income was $13.7M in fiscal 2025.

Does Escalade Inc. generate free cash flow?

Escalade Inc. generated $28.5M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 8 of the last 10 reported years.

What is ESCA's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 9.5%, and average return on equity was 11.8%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this ESCA data come from?

From Escalade Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jul 30, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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