Scholastic (SCHL) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

Scholastic

NasdaqGS•Communication Services•Publishing

$39.23+0.39(0.01%)Pre-market

Market Cap

$728.59M

P/E

12.9x

P/S

0.5x

P/B

1.1x

Scholastic Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, publishes and distributes children's books in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and internationally. The Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment engages in the publication and distribution of children's print, digital, and audiobooks, as well as media and interactive products through its school reading events and trade channels; and operates school-based book clubs and book fairs. Its original publications include Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, The Baby-Sitters Club, The Magic School Bus, Captain Underpants, Dog Man, Wings of Fire, Cat Kid Comic Club, Clifford The Big Red Dog, and I Survived, Goosebumps; licensed properties comprising the Peppa Pig and Pokémon; and publishes and creates Klutz and Make Believe Ideas titles, such as Mini Shake Shop, Pokémon Stained Glass, LEGO Miniature Photography, and the Never Touch series. The Education Solutions segment publishes and distributes classroom magazines under the Scholastic News, Scholastic Scope, Storyworks, Let's Find Out, and Junior Scholastic names; print and digital supplemental and core classroom materials and programs, and related support services; print and online reference and non-fiction products; and provides consulting services. The Entertainment segment provides the development, production, distribution and licensing of children and family film and television content. The International segment publishes and distributes English, Hindi, and French language books; and operates school-based marketing channels, as well as supplying original and licensed children's books, and supplemental educational materials, including professional books for teachers. It distributes its products and services directly to schools and libraries through retail stores and the internet. Scholastic Corporation was founded in 1920 and is based in New York, New York.

How this company scores

AverageMetricSide Score: 58/100

Strongest: Balance Sheet & Red Flags (19/25); weakest: Cash & Earnings Quality (12/25).

Profitability12/25

Growth15/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags19/25

Cash & Earnings Quality12/25

Strengths

Rising earningsLow leverageCash-backed earningsProfit converts from growth

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 12.9x5y range 12.9x – 80.3x

Currently below its 16-quarter median.

P/S · 0.5x5y range 0.3x – 1.0x

Currently below its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 1.1x5y range 0.5x – 1.4x

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

High Risk

Margin Pressure

Red Flag

The company posted negative operating margins in recent quarters — core operations are unprofitable.

Earnings Quality

Red Flag

Free cash flow has been negative in 4 of the last 8 quarters — earnings are not translating to cash.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $728.59M

Metrics at a Glance

as of August 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $1.57B
Q. Revenue: $216.80M
TTM EBITDA: $70.30M
TTM Op. Income: $15.20M
Q. Op. Income: $-92.20M
TTM Net Income: $56.60M
Q. Net Income: $-71.20M
EPS: $-3.77
Shares Out.: $18.90M

$1.57B in TTM revenue declined 2.5% YoY, reaching $216.80M last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $70.30M and TTM operating income of $15.20M show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $56.60M means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has fallen for 3 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin: 45.5%
EBITDA Margin: -36.7%
Op. Margin: -42.5%
Net Margin: -32.8%

Op. margin of -42.5% is down 1.7% YoY — costs are rising relative to revenue. Net margin at -32.8% and gross margin of 45.5% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Over the past year, operating margin is down 4% — a weakening trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 12.9x
P/S Ratio: 0.5x
P/B Ratio: 1.1x

At 12.9x P/E, the stock trades below typical market levels. P/S of 0.5x and P/B of 1.1x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Over the past year, P/E is up 0% — an improving trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $1.73B
Cash: $106.80M
Long-Term Debt: $175.00M
Book Value: $656.50M
D/E Ratio: 0.3
Debt/EBITDA: N/A

With $1.73B in assets and $175.00M in long-term debt, D/E is 0.3and book value is $656.50M — a conservative capital structure with a cushion to weather downturns. Across the last 8 quarters, debt/equity has risen for 2 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $-94.60M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $-14.40M
FCF Margin: -0.9%
FCF / Net Income: -0.3

TTM FCF of $-14.40M on $-94.60M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of -0.3x means the business consumes cash — it is not yet self-funding. Across the last 8 quarters, free cash flow has fallen for 3 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.