Scholastic Corporation
SCHLCommunication ServicesNASDAQPublishing · Last scanned Sep 9, 2026
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the communication services sector, Scholastic Corporation focuses on Publishing services and products. Scholastic Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, publishes and distributes children's books in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and. The $684.7M market capitalization puts SCHL squarely in small-cap range for its industry. 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
$684.7M
Beta
1.01
P/E (TTM)
15.51
P/E (Fwd)
14.94
EPS (TTM)
$2.34
EPS (Fwd)
$2.43
ROE
6.7%
ROA
1.4%
Cash
$134.9M
Total Debt
$419.5M
Free CF
$56.8M
52W Change
35.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where SCHL stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, SCHL finished 2.83% below its 150-day moving average ($39.51) and 3.39% above its 200-day moving average ($37.13). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is SCHL overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, SCHL's RSI(14) was 21.4, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $134.9M in cash, though total debt stands at $419.5M. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Annual free cash flow of $56.8M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 6.7% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 1.4% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $1.70B (2023) to $1.58B (2026).
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. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Scholastic Corporation and its sector.