SCHL
Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) Management Analysis (2026)
Overall Score
Leadership Governance
Management appears stable with no recent news indicating leadership turnover or governance disruption.
Capital allocation remains balanced, with a modest dividend yield of 1.93% and dividend payout ratio of 35.3%.
Execution Operating Discipline
Operating performance is mixed, with gross margin at 55.6% but operating margin only 1.6%, suggesting limited conversion of gross profit into operating profit.
Working capital remains manageable, supported by a current ratio of 1.23 and a cash conversion cycle of 128.2 days.
Capital Allocation Balance Sheet
Leverage is moderate, with debt-to-equity at 0.52 and net debt to EBITDA at 0.87, leaving the balance sheet serviceable.
Liquidity is adequate, with cash per share of $6.63 and operating cash flow coverage of short-term obligations remaining strong.
Incentives Shareholder Alignment
Shareholder returns are supported by a sustainable dividend profile, with a payout ratio of 35.3% and dividend coverage metrics remaining acceptable.
No fresh news suggests changes to management incentives, ownership alignment, or compensation structure.
Sources
- Company filings (10-K, 10-Q, investor presentations)
- Financial and market data providers
- Public news and industry information
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