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Escalade Incorporated (ESCA)

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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: ESCA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $20

1 Year Target Price $20

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Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -37.43%
Avg. Invested days 29
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 195.91M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 14.35
1Y Target Price 20
Price to earnings Ratio 14.35
1Y Target Price 20
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 0.81
52 Weeks Range 12.17 - 16.83
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 12.17 - 16.83
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 4.21%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.99

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Profitability

Profit Margin 5.54%
Operating Margin (TTM) 6.58%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.36%
Return on Equity (TTM) 8.29%

Valuation

Trailing PE 14.35
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 219033772
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.78
Enterprise Value 219033772
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.78
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.88
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.23
Shares Outstanding 13786900
Shares Floating 10089770
Shares Outstanding 13786900
Shares Floating 10089770
Percent Insiders 26.77
Percent Institutions 40.66

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Escalade Incorporated

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Escalade Incorporated was founded in 1922 as the Indiana Handle Manufacturing Company. It has evolved from a manufacturer of wood handles to a leading provider of sporting goods and recreational equipment.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Sporting Goods: Manufactures and distributes table tennis tables, basketball goals, game tables (such as air hockey and foosball), dartboards, and other indoor/outdoor games.
  • Fitness: Sells fitness equipment like weights, exercise bikes, and home gyms under various brands.
  • Recreational Play: Sells outdoor games like volleyball, badminton, bocce ball, and other recreational sets.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Walt Glazer serves as the current CEO. The company is structured with distinct business units focused on specific product categories.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Revenue:
  • Table Tennis Tables: Escalade is a significant player in the table tennis market with their STIGA brand. Market share data is difficult to pinpoint exactly, but they are a top competitor. Competitors include Butterfly, JOOLA and Donic.
  • Basketball Goals: Escalade produces and sells Goalrilla basketball goals. Goalrilla is the leading brand in premium in-ground basketball hoops. Competitors include Spalding, Lifetime and Silverback.
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  • Game Tables: Escalade sells game tables like air hockey and foosball under various brands. They compete with companies like Brunswick and Hathaway.
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Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The sporting goods industry is driven by consumer interest in fitness, recreation, and team sports. Trends include the rise of home fitness and outdoor recreation.

Positioning

Escalade is a diversified sporting goods company, with leading brand recognition in specific categories like table tennis and premium basketball goals. Competitive advantages include a broad product portfolio and established distribution network.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global sporting goods market is estimated at several hundred billion USD annually. Escalade is positioned to capture a share of this market through its diverse product offerings. Exact TAM data varies depending on the category and is hard to determine.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Diversified product portfolio
  • Strong brand recognition in specific categories
  • Established distribution network
  • Experienced management team

Weaknesses

  • Susceptibility to economic downturns
  • Dependence on key retailers
  • Competition from larger sporting goods companies
  • Potential supply chain disruptions

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new markets and product categories
  • Increased focus on e-commerce and direct-to-consumer sales
  • Strategic acquisitions of complementary businesses
  • Capitalizing on the growing interest in fitness and recreation

Threats

  • Increased competition from low-cost manufacturers
  • Changing consumer preferences
  • Fluctuations in raw material costs
  • Economic slowdowns

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • SPWH
  • HIBB
  • DSG

Competitive Landscape

Escalade benefits from brands like Goalrilla and STIGA, providing an advantage in certain product categories. They face competition from larger, more diversified sporting goods companies.

Major Acquisitions

Brunswick Billiards

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 32
  • Strategic Rationale: Strengthened Escalade's position in the game room market.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Escalade's historical growth has been driven by acquisitions and organic growth within its core product categories.

Future Projections: Future growth projections will depend on market trends and strategic execution of current and new initiatives. Analyst estimates are available from various financial sources.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include expanding e-commerce sales and developing new product lines.

Summary

Escalade Incorporated is a diversified sporting goods company with a strong brand presence in specific categories. The company benefits from a diversified product portfolio and established distribution network. However, they must carefully manage competition, economic risks, and supply chain issues. Escalade should continue to explore strategic acquisitions and expand its e-commerce capabilities to sustain growth.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Market research reports
  • Analyst estimates
  • Company website

Disclaimers:

The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market data is subject to change. Market share data is not provided for each competitor because it is difficult to get and varies widely.

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About Escalade Incorporated

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Evansville, IN, United States
IPO Launch date 1992-02-25
CEO & President Mr. Armin Boehm
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Leisure
Full time employees 450
Full time employees 450

Escalade, Incorporated manufactures, distributes, imports, and sells sporting goods in North America, Europe, and internationally. The company provides various sporting goods brands in basketball goals, archery, indoor and outdoor game recreation, and fitness products. It offers archery products under the Bear Archery, Trophy Ridge, Cajun Bowfishing, Karnage, SIK, and BearX brand names; table tennis products under the STIGA and Ping-Pong brands; basketball goals under the Goalrilla, Goaliath, Silverback, Hoopstar, and Goalsetter brand names; and pickleball under the Onix, and DURA brands. The company provides play systems under the Woodplay and Jack & June brands; fitness products under the STEP, Lifeline, Kettleworx, Natural Fitness, USW, adidas Fitness, and PER4M brand names; safety products under the US Weight brand; hockey and soccer game tables under the Triumph, Atomic, American Legend, Air Hockey, and HJ Scott brands; and billiard tables and accessories under the American Heritage Billiards, Brunswick Billiards, Cue&Case, Lucasi, Mizerak, PureX, Rage, Players, Minnesota Fats, and Mosconi brand names. In addition, it offers darting products under the Unicorn, DMI, Arachnid, and Accudart brands; water sports products under the RAVE Sports brand; and outdoor game products under the Victory Tailgate, Triumph, ACL, and Zume Games brand names. The company provides its products through sporting goods retailers, specialty dealers, online retailers, direct-to-consumer, e-commerce, traditional department stores, and mass merchants. Escalade, Incorporated was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Evansville, Indiana.