JOUT
NEUTRAL
$51.62
Live
Johnson Outdoors Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $55.0
(+6.5%)
$21.33
52W Range
$52.3
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 12, 2026
Market cap
$539.59M
P/E
N/A
ROE
-5.2%
Profit margin
-3.6%
Debt/Equity
0.11
Dividend yield
2.56%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
80%
JOUT exhibits a stable financial foundation with a Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 and an exceptionally clean balance sheet (Debt/Equity 0.11). While the company has achieved impressive revenue growth of 30.9% and a strong 1-year price rally, it remains fundamentally unprofitable with negative net and operating margins. The dividend is currently unsustainable, featuring a payout ratio of 272.34%, and insider activity is bearish. The valuation is stretched relative to earnings, as evidenced by a PEG ratio of 3.21.
Key Strengths
Very low leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11
Strong liquidity position with a Current Ratio of 3.78
Robust top-line growth (30.9% YoY Revenue Growth)
Healthy Gross Margins at 36.36%
Significant 1-year price momentum (+138.1%)
Key Risks
Negative profitability (Profit Margin -3.56%, ROE -5.22%)
Unsustainable dividend payout ratio of 272.34%
Bearish insider sentiment with consistent selling and zero buys
High PEG ratio (3.21) suggesting overvaluation relative to growth
High earnings volatility with significant quarterly misses
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$44.5
-13.8% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
47
Moderate
40
70
35
75
15
AI Verdict
Speculative Recovery
Key drivers: Revenue growth, Balance sheet strength, Lack of net profitability, Dividend instability
Confidence
85%
Value
40/100
Trades at a premium to earnings (Forward P/E 21.33) despite negative current margins.
Positives
- Low Price/Sales (0.86)
- Reasonable Price/Book (1.28)
Watchpoints
- High PEG ratio (3.21)
- No current P/E due to negative earnings
Future
70/100
Growth metrics are the primary bullish driver.
Positives
- Strong YoY revenue growth (30.9%)
- Recent EPS recovery (+88.3% Q/Q)
Watchpoints
- Cyclical industry risk
- Inconsistent earnings beats
Past
35/100
Long-term trend is bearish despite recent short-term spikes.
Positives
- Strong 1-year recovery
Watchpoints
- Poor 5-year performance (-61.9%)
- History of massive earnings misses
Health
75/100
Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 indicates stable health; balance sheet is the strongest attribute.
Positives
- Very low debt
- High current and quick ratios
Watchpoints
- Negative ROE
Dividend
15/100
Dividend is a red flag and likely to be cut or suspended.
Positives
- Positive yield (2.56%)
Watchpoints
- Extreme payout ratio (272.34%)
- Dividend not covered by earnings
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$51.62
Analyst Target
$55.0
Upside/Downside
+6.5%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for JOUT and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-10
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
JOUT
Johnson Outdoors Inc.
Primary
|
-61.9% | -7.2% | +138.1% | +26.8% | +16.5% | +10.9% |
|
BBW
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.
Peer
|
+477.2% | +89.8% | +17.7% | -44.3% | -18.5% | -3.4% |
|
AMWD
American Woodmark Corporation
Peer
|
-62.6% | -23.8% | -31.9% | -42.2% | -33.9% | -10.2% |
|
ARKO
Arko Corp.
Peer
|
-42.3% | -33.9% | +40.7% | +5.8% | -16.1% | -12.5% |
|
EVGO
EVgo, Inc.
Peer
|
-86.1% | -70.9% | -20.8% | -59.5% | -14.3% | +7.9% |
JOU
Johnson Outdoors Inc.
Primary
5Y
-61.9%
3Y
-7.2%
1Y
+138.1%
6M
+26.8%
1M
+16.5%
1W
+10.9%
BBW
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+477.2%
3Y
+89.8%
1Y
+17.7%
6M
-44.3%
1M
-18.5%
1W
-3.4%
AMW
American Woodmark Corporation
Peer
5Y
-62.6%
3Y
-23.8%
1Y
-31.9%
6M
-42.2%
1M
-33.9%
1W
-10.2%
ARK
Arko Corp.
Peer
5Y
-42.3%
3Y
-33.9%
1Y
+40.7%
6M
+5.8%
1M
-16.1%
1W
-12.5%
EVG
EVgo, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-86.1%
3Y
-70.9%
1Y
-20.8%
6M
-59.5%
1M
-14.3%
1W
+7.9%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E
21.33
PEG Ratio
3.21
P/B Ratio
1.28
P/S Ratio
0.86
EV/Revenue
0.71
EV/EBITDA
20.24
Market Cap
$539.59M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
-3.56%
Operating Margin
-2.07%
Gross Margin
36.36%
ROE
-5.22%
ROA
0.12%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+30.9%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+30.92%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.11
Low debt
Current Ratio
3.78
Strong
Quick Ratio
2.0
Excellent
Cash/Share
$12.71
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.1B
Gross Margin
36.6%
Op. Margin
-2.1%
Net Margin
-2.3%
Total Assets
$0.6B
Liabilities
$0.2B
Equity
$0.4B
Debt/Equity
0.45x
Operating CF
$-0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.0B
FCF Yield
111%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-01
$N/A
2026-02-06
$-0.33
+26.7% surprise
2025-12-12
$-2.83
-316.2% surprise
2025-08-01
$0.75
+212.5% surprise
Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison
Comparing JOUT against 168 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector
(12 bullish, 64 neutral, 92 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-5.22%
This Stock
vs
-6.4%
Sector Avg
-18.4%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
-3.56%
This Stock
vs
-3.21%
Sector Avg
+11.2%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.11
This Stock
vs
1.45
Sector Avg
-92.2%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
30.9%
This Stock
vs
7.15%
Sector Avg
+332.0%
(Fast Growth)
Current Ratio
3.78
This Stock
vs
2.21
Sector Avg
+70.8%
(Stronger)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
JOUT
Johnson Outdoors Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $539.59M | - | -5.2% | -3.6% | $51.62 | |
|
BBW
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $536.99M | 9.45 | 35.5% | 9.9% | $40.91 | Compare |
|
AMWD
American Woodmark Corporation
|
BEARISH | $575.5M | 34.05 | 1.9% | 1.2% | $39.5 | Compare |
|
ARKO
Arko Corp.
|
BEARISH | $586.13M | 35.07 | 6.1% | 0.3% | $5.26 | Compare |
|
EVGO
EVgo, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $598.94M | - | -23.0% | -10.8% | $1.91 | Compare |
JOUT
Johnson Outdoors Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$540M
P/E
-
ROE
-5.2%
Price
$51.62
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-17 | FAHEY JOHN M JR | Director | Sale | 2,368 | $105,684 |
| 2026-03-02 | FAHEY JOHN M JR | Director | Sale | 1,588 | $77,923 |
| 2026-02-27 | BELL KATHERINE BUTTON | Director | Stock Award | 2,314 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | LANG EDWARD F | Director | Stock Award | 2,314 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | STUTZ JEFFREY M | Director | Stock Award | 2,314 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | SHEAHAN RICHARD CASEY | Director | Stock Award | 2,314 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | ALEXANDER PAUL GARVIN | Director | Stock Award | 2,314 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | STEVENS EDWARD A | Director | Stock Award | 2,314 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | FAHEY JOHN M JR | Director | Stock Award | 2,314 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | ZIPFEL LILIANN ANNIE | Director | Stock Award | 2,314 | - |
| 2026-02-23 | SHEAHAN RICHARD CASEY | Director | Sale | 7,580 | $377,257 |
| 2025-12-19 | FAHEY JOHN M JR | Director | Sale | 1,240 | $54,888 |
| 2025-12-17 | LANG EDWARD F | Director | Sale | 2,000 | $87,872 |
| 2025-12-03 | JOHNSON-LEIPOLD HELEN P | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 14,052 | - |
| 2025-12-03 | JOHNSON DAVID WILLIAM | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 6,415 | - |
FAHEY JOHN M JR
Director
2026-03-17
2,368 shares
·
$105,684
FAHEY JOHN M JR
Director
2026-03-02
1,588 shares
·
$77,923
BELL KATHERINE BUTTON
Director
2026-02-27
2,314 shares
LANG EDWARD F
Director
2026-02-27
2,314 shares
STUTZ JEFFREY M
Director
2026-02-27
2,314 shares
SHEAHAN RICHARD CASEY
Director
2026-02-27
2,314 shares
ALEXANDER PAUL GARVIN
Director
2026-02-27
2,314 shares
STEVENS EDWARD A
Director
2026-02-27
2,314 shares
FAHEY JOHN M JR
Director
2026-02-27
2,314 shares
ZIPFEL LILIANN ANNIE
Director
2026-02-27
2,314 shares
SHEAHAN RICHARD CASEY
Director
2026-02-23
7,580 shares
·
$377,257
FAHEY JOHN M JR
Director
2025-12-19
1,240 shares
·
$54,888
LANG EDWARD F
Director
2025-12-17
2,000 shares
·
$87,872
JOHNSON-LEIPOLD HELEN P
Chief Executive Officer
2025-12-03
14,052 shares
JOHNSON DAVID WILLIAM
Chief Financial Officer
2025-12-03
6,415 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
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