Scholastic Corporation
SCHLCommunication ServicesNASDAQPublishing
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Daily timeframeScholastic Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, publishes and distributes children's books in the United States and internationally. With a market capitalization of $747.4M, it sits in small-cap territory. 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.
Market Cap
$747.4M
Beta
1.03
P/E (TTM)
16.80
P/E (Fwd)
15.17
EPS (TTM)
$2.41
EPS (Fwd)
$2.67
ROE
6.9%
ROA
1.3%
Cash
$104.6M
Total Debt
$316.4M
Free CF
$116.3M
52W Change
138.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, SCHL has $104.6M in cash with $316.4M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company generates $116.3M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of 6.9% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 1.3% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $1.64B (2022) to $1.63B (2025).
As with any equity investment, SCHL carries market risk, sector-specific risk, and company-specific risk that investors should evaluate in the context of their own portfolios. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Scholastic Corporation's trajectory.