Scholastic Corporation

As of May 31, 2026, Scholastic Corporation carries a market capitalization of 652.82M, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 869.50M, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Scholastic Corporation's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for December 17, 2026.

As of May 31, 2026, Scholastic Corporation has 18.70M shares outstanding.

As of May 31, 2026, Scholastic Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 17.03. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.61, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.01.

As of May 31, 2026, Scholastic Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10.25 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.64 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 66.69 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Scholastic Corporation trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 405.45, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 869.50M versus a market cap of 652.82M, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of May 31, 2026, Scholastic Corporation maintains a current ratio of 1.23, meaning it holds 1.2x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Scholastic Corporation posted a return on equity (ROE) of 6.68, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 0.81 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 3.08, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 4.61, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 192,646.51 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 7,043.75, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 2.68 indicates how many times Scholastic Corporation sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Scholastic Corporation recorded 24.45M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 33.45, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 73.08M, leaving 48.64M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 22, 2026, Scholastic Corporation's stock has gained approximately 40.65% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 33.10, while the 200-day moving average is 33.47.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Scholastic Corporation generated 1.36B in revenue and converted that into 48.64M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 2.02. EBITDA reached 84.84M, while operating income came in at 22.39M.

As of May 31, 2026, Scholastic Corporation holds 115.72M in cash and equivalents against 332.40M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -46.66M. Total book value stands at 644.04M, with working capital of 116.49M providing operational flexibility.

Scholastic Corporation produced 43.66M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026. After subtracting -41.52M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 2.14M - equivalent to 0.09 per share.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Scholastic Corporation posted a gross margin of 56.39, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 1.65 and net profit margin of 3.58 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Scholastic Corporation paid dividends of 0.72 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 35.27 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 0.25, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 58.60, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Scholastic Corporation shareholders.

Scholastic Corporation's most recent stock split took place on January 17, 2001 with a 1:2 split ratio.

As of May 31, 2026, Scholastic Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 2.73, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.