SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL) Financial Ratio Screen

NASDAQ Communication Services United States USD 986M
FINANCIAL SCREEN PASSED*
Automated financial screen · activity assessed separately
SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL) passes all available checks in 2 implemented financial-ratio model(s). Its activity assessment is still in progress; this is not a Shariah verdict. Its debt proxy is 19.2% against the model threshold of 30%. The supplied classification is Communication Services (Publishing); mixed activities and revenue segments remain part of the activity assessment.

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MSCI new-inclusion financial-ratio snapshot

SCHL financial screening at a glance

FINANCIAL SCREEN PASSED*Financial ratios shown separately from business review — not a fatwa
Debt ratio
19.2%
Pass vs 30%
Cash ratio
6.4%
Pass vs 30%
Receivables + cash
21.9%
Pass vs 30%
Impermissible income
0.1%
Pass vs 5%

Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period used: May 2025. The ratios are automated proxies inspired by published methodologies; they are not official index determinations.

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What the available screens say

How MSCI, FTSE and S&P-style screens differ
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MSCI-styleFinancial criteria passedActivity is assessed separately
FTSE/Yasaar-styleFinancial criteria passedActivity is assessed separately
S&P-style provisionalNot yet availableRequired denominator or financial data is incomplete
Business activityAssessment pendingFinancial results do not determine business permissibility
Complete screening result: not yet completeA complete result requires both supported financial criteria and adequate activity evidence. This site does not issue a fatwa or official index decision.
Financial periodMay 2025Calculation date2026-08-31S&P-style historynot availableLast activity reviewnot yet reviewed

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Business activity evidence

Activity assessment in progress

The supplied classification (Publishing) is only a starting point. Revenue evidence is being assessed before any complete screening conclusion.

Revenue segments: Not yet checked against an SEC annual filing.

Profile description reviewed: Scholastic Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, publishes and distributes children's books in the United States and internationally. 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. Its original publications include Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, The Baby-Sitters Club, The Magic School Bus, Captain Underpants, Dog Man, Wings of Fire, Cat Kid Comic Club, Clifford The Big Red Dog, and I Survived, Goosebumps; licensed properties comprising the Peppa Pig and Pokémon; and publishes and creates Klutz and Make Believe Ideas titles, such as Mini Shake Shop, Pokémon Stained Glass, LEGO Miniature Photography, and the Never Touch series. The Education Solutions segment publishes and distributes classroom magazines under the Scholastic News, Scholastic Scope, Storyworks, Let's Find Out, and Junior Scholastic names; supplemental and classroom materials and programs, and related support services; print and online reference and non-fiction products; and provides consulting services. The Entertainment segment provides the development, production, distribution and licensing of kids' and family film and television content. The International segment publishes and distributes English, Hindi, and French language books; and operates school-based marketing channels, as well as supplying original and licensed children's books, and supplemental educational materials, including professional books for teachers. It distributes its products and services directly to schools and libraries through retail stores and the internet. Scholastic Corporation was founded in 1920 and is based in New York, New York.

Sources to verify: Secondary company profile and classification · Issuer website · SEC issuer filings

A sector label or company description can flag a risk but cannot establish a compliant-revenue percentage. Only sourced segment disclosures may support that calculation.

Published-ratio reproductions (not certifications)

The table shows implemented MSCI and FTSE/Yasaar-style asset-based models plus a provisional S&P-style leverage reconstruction where a complete 36-month denominator exists. These are independent calculations, not official index results or Shariah determinations. See formulas, sources and limitations.

Based on financial data from May 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
MSCI 19.2%
/ 30%
6.4%
/ 30%
21.9%
/ 30%
0.14%
/ 5%
FINANCIAL SCREEN PASSED*
FTSE 19.2%
/ 33%
6.4%
/ 33%
21.9%
/ 50%
0.14%
/ 5%
FINANCIAL SCREEN PASSED*

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
16.1
Forward: 13.8
EPS
$2.41
Dividend Yield
207.0%
Payout: 33.2%
P/B Ratio
1.0
EV/EBITDA
12.7
EV: $1.1B
Revenue
$1.6B
Growth: -1.9%
Beta
1.2
Average volatility
Current Ratio
1.2

Profitability

Gross Margin 56.2%
Operating Margin -8.3%
Net Margin 3.9%
Return on Equity (ROE) 6.9%
Return on Assets (ROA) 1.3%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$124M
Free Cash Flow$72M
Total Debt$374M
Debt-to-Equity36.3
Current Ratio1.2
Total Assets$2.0B

Price & Trading

Last Close$39.02
50-Day MA$34.73
200-Day MA$28.54
Avg Volume440K
Beta1.2
52-Week Range
$15.77
$39.65

Financial data provenance and verification

The displayed fields were imported from yfinance on 2026-03-29 for the financial period May 2025. This is a secondary data feed and can differ from amended or newly filed statements.

Verification rule: check debt, cash, receivables, revenue and interest income against the latest primary filing before relying on an automated ratio.

About SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL)

CEO
Mr. Peter Warwick
Employees
5,310
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Publishing
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap (listing currency)
USD 986M
Currency
USD

Scholastic Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, publishes and distributes children's books in the United States and internationally. 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. Its original publications include Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, The Baby-Sitters Club, The Magic School Bus, Captain Underpants, Dog Man, Wings of Fire, Cat Kid Comic Club, Clifford The Big Red Dog, and I Survived, Goosebumps; licensed properties comprising the Peppa Pig and Pokémon; and publishes and creates Klutz and Make Believe Ideas titles, such as Mini Shake Shop, Pokémon Stained Glass, LEGO Miniature Photography, and the Never Touch series. The Education Solutions segment publishes and distributes classroom magazines under the Scholastic News, Scholastic Scope, Storyworks, Let's Find Out, and Junior Scholastic names; supplemental and classroom materials and programs, and related support services; print and online reference and non-fiction products; and provides consulting services. The Entertainment segment provides the development, production, distribution and licensing of kids' and family film and television content. The International segment publishes and distributes English, Hindi, and French language books; and operates school-based marketing channels, as well as supplying original and licensed children's books, and supplemental educational materials, including professional books for teachers. It distributes its products and services directly to schools and libraries through retail stores and the internet. Scholastic Corporation was founded in 1920 and is based in New York, New York.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL) halal to invest in?

The current automated result is Financial screen passed; activity assessment pending. It uses available public financial fields and simplified methodology proxies. It is not a fatwa or an official determination by AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, or FTSE.

What is SCHOLASTIC CORP's debt ratio?

SCHOLASTIC CORP's debt ratio is 19.2% in the MSCI new-inclusion reproduction: total debt divided by total assets, against a 30% threshold. See the methodology page for the official source and limitations.

What are SCHOLASTIC CORP's key financial metrics?

SCHOLASTIC CORP has a market capitalization of USD 986M in its listing currency, trailing P/E ratio of 16.1, and revenue of $1.6B. The company maintains a gross margin of 56.2% and a net margin of 3.9%. Return on equity stands at 6.9%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period: May 2025. These dates are shown separately because regenerating this page does not refresh the underlying data.

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