PortfoliosLab logoPortfoliosLab logo
Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US2960561049
CUSIP
296056104
Industry
Leisure
IPO Date
Feb 25, 1992

Highlights

EPS (TTM)
$1.48
PE Ratio
11.62
Total Revenue (TTM)
$240.16M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$64.08M
EBITDA (TTM)
$22.65M
Year Range
$11.41 - $18.61
ROA (TTM)
6.17%
ROE (TTM)
7.91%

Share Price Chart


Loading graphics...

Compare stocks, funds, or ETFs

Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.


Escalade, Incorporated

Often compared with ESCA:
ESCA vs. VOOESCA vs. SPY

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Escalade, Incorporated, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


Loading graphics...

S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA) has returned 28.69% so far this year and 17.07% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ESCA has returned 8.09% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Escalade, Incorporated

1D
-1.94%
1M
19.24%
YTD
28.69%
6M
39.76%
1Y
17.07%
3Y*
9.68%
5Y*
0.06%
10Y*
8.09%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 25, 1992, ESCA's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +1.89%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.1 years.

Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Feb 1996 with a return of +86.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -54.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, ESCA closed higher 42% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2009 with a return of +60.7%, while the worst single day was Feb 19, 2009 at -31.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20268.98%-0.96%19.24%28.69%
20254.83%2.77%0.46%0.15%-2.24%-5.80%-11.20%2.52%-0.24%-7.34%15.20%1.73%-1.55%
2024-19.43%-7.66%-7.28%-8.37%10.59%0.07%9.17%-6.05%0.64%-6.38%15.12%-4.80%-25.91%
202322.69%2.88%14.96%3.56%-23.15%16.20%9.36%3.69%2.13%11.30%9.15%8.01%103.97%
2022-9.44%-7.34%0.76%-0.38%2.98%-2.99%-2.93%-7.14%-13.90%9.15%-6.91%2.19%-32.18%
2021-1.51%-5.23%6.46%5.31%11.65%-6.13%-1.09%1.76%-17.63%-1.06%-9.09%-6.38%-23.43%

Benchmark Metrics

Escalade, Incorporated has an annualized alpha of 26.90%, beta of 0.48, and R² of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 26, 1992.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (90.10%) than losses (76.71%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.48 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.02 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
  • R² of 0.02 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
26.90%
Beta
0.48
0.02
Upside Capture
90.10%
Downside Capture
76.71%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

ESCA ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


ESCA Risk / Return Rank: 5252
Overall Rank
ESCA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5555
Sharpe Ratio Rank
ESCA Sortino Ratio Rank: 5353
Sortino Ratio Rank
ESCA Omega Ratio Rank: 4848
Omega Ratio Rank
ESCA Calmar Ratio Rank: 5555
Calmar Ratio Rank
ESCA Martin Ratio Rank: 5151
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


ESCABenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.39

0.90

-0.50

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.91

1.39

-0.48

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.10

1.21

-0.11

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.59

1.40

-0.81

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.00

6.61

-5.61

Explore ESCA risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Escalade, Incorporated provided a 3.49% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.60 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.


2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.50$0.6020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.60$0.60$0.60$0.45$0.60$0.56$0.53$0.50$0.50$0.46$0.44$0.43

Dividend yield

3.49%4.45%4.20%2.24%5.89%3.55%2.50%5.09%4.37%3.74%3.33%3.25%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Escalade, Incorporated. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15
2025$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.60
2024$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.60
2023$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.45
2022$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.60
2021$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.56

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Escalade, Incorporated has a dividend yield of 3.49%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Escalade, Incorporated has a payout ratio of 60.41%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Escalade, Incorporated strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


Loading graphics...

Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Escalade, Incorporated. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Escalade, Incorporated was 98.45%, occurring on Feb 19, 2009. Recovery took 1538 trading sessions.

The current Escalade, Incorporated drawdown is 18.31%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-98.45%Jul 1, 20041168Feb 19, 20091538Mar 31, 20152706
-74.86%Feb 22, 1994490Jan 30, 1996266Feb 18, 1997756
-71.26%Jun 24, 20151204Apr 3, 202086Aug 6, 20201290
-61.23%Jun 8, 2021384Dec 13, 2022
-58.08%Jul 16, 1998377Jan 11, 2000198Oct 23, 2000575

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


Loading graphics...

Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Escalade, Incorporated over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

0.0

Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Escalade, Incorporated is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Leisure industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for ESCA, comparing it with other companies in the Leisure industry. Currently, ESCA has a P/E ratio of 11.6. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for ESCA relative to other companies in the Leisure industry. Currently, ESCA has a P/S ratio of 0.7. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items