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SCHL · Nasdaq · United States · Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing
In shortSCHOLASTIC CORP is profitable, generates cash and holds more cash than debt, with revenue shrinking (−2.7% last year).
Financial health
Mixed
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 1.0% | 20/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 3.6% | 34/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 6.7% | 33/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 1.2% | 8/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 1.23× | 36/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.10× | 100/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | Net cash | 100/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 1.08× | 0/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 3.34 | 57/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 3.2% | 33/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 0.90× | 75/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 4 of 5 | 80/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 2 of 5 | 33/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 12.8% | 64/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 2.8% | 84/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | -2.4% | 3/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | -2.0% | 15/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2026 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,643 | 1,704 | 1,590 | 1,626 | 1,582 |
| Cost of revenue | 766 | 786 | 705 | 719 | 690 |
| Gross profit | 877 | 918 | 885 | 907 | 892 |
| Selling, general & admin | 723 | 757 | 803 | 822 | 807 |
| Operating income | 97 | 106 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
| Interest expense | 2.9 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 18 | 14 |
| Pre-tax income | 90 | 112 | 16 | (1.3) | 85 |
| Income tax | 8.7 | 26 | 4.1 | 0.6 | 29 |
| Net income | 81 | 86 | 12 | (1.9) | 57 |
| Diluted EPS | $2.27 | $2.49 | $0.40 | −$0.07 | $2.34 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 36 | 35 | 30 | 28 | 24 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
3.34 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
8/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Aug 31, 2026 · Data updated Sep 25, 2026