American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) Financials
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Newest figures come from the 10-Q for Q1 FY2027, filed Sep 3, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the AOUT SEC filings page.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) reported $198.1M in revenue over the twelve months to Jul 31, 2026, down 5.8% from the prior twelve months. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 8 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
American Outdoor Brands' sales volatility can erase near-breakeven profits, while leaner inventories helped keep cash flow positive.
In FY2026, the company generated operating cash flow of$6.3M despite a net loss of$9.2M , showing that working-capital releases—not accounting earnings—supported cash generation. Inventory and receivables both fell from FY2025, while free cash flow remained positive after capital spending, making the cash improvement partly operational timing rather than a clean profit conversion.
Revenue fell
The balance sheet carries a modest liability load: liabilities were
Financial Health Signals
Scored against emerging companies for FY2026. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group, and the overall is the average of the dimensions that can be computed: here 5 of 6, with the others left out rather than counted as zero. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. held $21.4M in cash, cash equivalents and investments at the end of fiscal year 2026, and its operations generated $6.3M of cash that year. Cash Runway ranks emerging companies on the size of that balance against the outflow behind it, and American Outdoor Brands, Inc. scores 87/100 among other emerging companies.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. had 13M shares outstanding at the end of fiscal year 2026. Dilution ranks emerging companies on how fast that count has grown over three years, where a slower rise is the better one, and American Outdoor Brands, Inc. scores 76/100 among other emerging companies.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. spent $6.1M on research and development in fiscal year 2026, which was 3.1% of its operating costs that year. R&D Intensity ranks emerging companies on the share of operating costs that goes into research, and American Outdoor Brands, Inc. scores 18/100 among other emerging companies.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. reported revenue of $190.5M in fiscal year 2026, against $222.3M in fiscal year 2025. Revenue Progress ranks emerging companies on the three-year path of that line, and American Outdoor Brands, Inc. scores 40/100 among other emerging companies.
Not available for American Outdoor Brands, Inc., so it is left out of the overall score, which averages the 5 of 6 dimensions that can be computed.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s cash, cash equivalents and investments came to $21.4M at the end of fiscal year 2026, against $60.7M of total liabilities. Balance Sheet ranks emerging companies on that comparison, and American Outdoor Brands, Inc. scores 37/100 among other emerging companies.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. scores 3.06, well above the 2.99 safe threshold. The largest contribution to the score comes from a market capitalization of $219.0M against total liabilities of $60.7M. This indicates low bankruptcy risk based on profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. passes 5 of 8 computable financial strength tests (1 of the nine could not be computed from available data). 2 of 4 profitability signals pass, all 2 leverage/liquidity signals pass, 1 of 2 operating efficiency signals passes.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. reported a net loss of $9.2M while generating $6.3M in operating cash flow. Operations generated cash despite the loss, but with no positive earnings behind it, the ratio between the two carries no quality signal.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. reported an operating loss of $9.0M against $276K in interest expense. There is no operating profit to cover interest, so interest must be met from cash reserves or from financing rather than from operations.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. generated $37.3M in revenue in Q1 2027. This represents an increase of 25.4% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 20.8%.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s EBITDA was $266K in Q1 2027, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. The change from the same quarter a year earlier is not meaningful, because that figure was zero or negative. Against the prior quarter it is down 89.9%.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. reported a net loss of $1.5M in Q1 2027. The change from the same quarter a year earlier is not meaningful, because that figure was zero or negative. The change from the prior quarter is not meaningful, because that quarter’s figure was zero or negative.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. earned -$0.12 per diluted share (EPS) in Q1 2027. The change from the same quarter a year earlier is not meaningful, because that figure was zero or negative. The change from the prior quarter is not meaningful, because that quarter’s figure was zero or negative.
Cash & Balance Sheet
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. generated $12.9M in free cash flow in Q1 2027, representing cash available after capex. The change from the same quarter a year earlier is not meaningful, because that figure was zero or negative. Against the prior quarter it is up 13.7%.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. held $33.3M in cash as of Q1 2027; no long-term debt figure is on record for that period.
Not reported for Q1 2027.
Margins & Returns
American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s gross margin was 53.0% in Q1 2027, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is up 6.3 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 6.1 percentage points.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s operating margin was -5.7% in Q1 2027, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 17.3 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 4.9 percentage points.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s net profit margin was -4.1% in Q1 2027, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 18.9 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 3.3 percentage points.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s quarterly ROE was -0.9% in Q1 2027: one quarter's net income over shareholder equity, not annualized. This is up 3.1 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 0.7 percentage points.
Capital Allocation
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. invested $1.6M in research and development in Q1 2027. This represents a decrease of 20.6% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 1.6%.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. repurchased no shares in Q1 2027. This represents a decrease of 100.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 100.0%.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. invested $125K in capex in Q1 2027, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 58.3% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 204.9%.
AOUT Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q1'2710-Q | Q4'2610-K | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $37.3M+25.4% | $47.1M-24.0% | $56.6M-3.3% | $57.2M-5.0% | $29.7M-28.7% | $61.9M+33.8% | $58.5M+9.5% | $60.2M+4.0% |
| Cost of Revenue | $17.5M+10.6% | $25.0M-31.8% | $33.4M+3.1% | $31.1M-0.7% | $15.8M-30.3% | $36.6M+36.1% | $32.4M+5.9% | $31.3M-0.4% |
| Gross Profit | $19.7M+42.4% | $22.1M-12.8% | $23.2M-11.3% | $26.1M-9.7% | $13.9M-26.8% | $25.3M+30.6% | $26.1M+14.4% | $28.9M+9.1% |
| R&D Expenses | $1.6M-20.6% | $1.6M-29.0% | $1.3M-31.6% | $1.2M-34.5% | $2.0M+16.8% | $2.2M+24.5% | $1.9M+8.6% | $1.9M+11.4% |
| SG&A Expenses | $20.3M+8.4% | $20.8M-13.3% | $22.3M-6.5% | $22.8M-5.0% | $18.7M-5.6% | $24.0M+4.0% | $23.9M-0.2% | $24.0M-3.5% |
| Operating Income | -$2.1Mn/m | -$359Kn/m | -$3.9M-1391.4% | $2.1M-31.9% | -$6.8Mn/m | -$953Kn/m | $303Kn/m | $3.1Mn/m |
| EBITDA | $266Kn/m | $2.6M+5.0% | -$945K-127.1% | $5.5M-13.5% | -$3.8M-613.9% | $2.5Mn/m | $3.5M+214.8% | $6.4M+62.3% |
| Interest Expense | N/A | N/A | $165K+34.1% | $75K+1150.0% | N/A | N/A | $123K+89.2% | $6K |
| Income Tax | $1K-98.1% | -$8K-125.8% | $1K-98.3% | $0-100.0% | $52K+136.4% | $31Kn/m | $58K+346.2% | $12Kn/m |
| Net Income | -$1.5Mn/m | -$381Kn/m | -$4.1M-2510.1% | $2.1M-33.3% | -$6.8Mn/m | -$992Kn/m | $169Kn/m | $3.1M+3940.3% |
| EPS (Basic) | -$0.12n/m | -$0.03n/m | -$0.32-3300.0% | $0.16-33.3% | -$0.54n/m | -$0.08n/m | $0.01n/m | $0.24 |
| EPS (Diluted) | -$0.12n/m | -$0.03n/m | -$0.32-3300.0% | $0.16-33.3% | -$0.54n/m | -$0.08n/m | $0.01n/m | $0.24 |
| Diluted Shares (Avg) | 13M-1.3% | N/A | 13M-4.4% | 13M-2.1% | 13M-1.1% | N/A | 13M+1.9% | 13M |
AOUT Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q1'2710-Q | Q4'2610-K | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $228.6M-5.5% | $226.6M-8.0% | $225.0M-8.5% | $240.9M-5.2% | $241.9M-1.2% | $246.4M+2.4% | $245.9M+2.8% | $254.1M+4.3% |
| Current Assets | $166.9M-1.7% | $162.7M-5.2% | $158.6M-5.6% | $171.3M-1.7% | $169.8M+4.6% | $171.6M+10.4% | $168.0M+12.1% | $174.2M+6.1% |
| Cash & Equivalents | $33.3M+87.2% | $21.4M-8.5% | $10.4M-39.1% | $3.1M-78.1% | $17.8M-24.3% | $23.4M-21.1% | $17.1M+7.4% | $14.2M+69.7% |
| Short-Term Investments | $0n/m | $0n/m | $0n/m | $0n/m | $0n/m | $0n/m | $0n/m | $0n/m |
| Inventory | $100.3M-20.3% | $91.9M-12.3% | $110.2M-4.8% | $124.0M+11.1% | $125.8M+17.9% | $104.7M+12.2% | $115.8M+15.8% | $111.6M+2.2% |
| Accounts Receivable | $25.5M+17.2% | $29.2M-25.7% | $32.9M+4.0% | $40.3M-6.8% | $21.8M-17.4% | $39.3M+52.9% | $31.6M+16.2% | $43.3M+7.0% |
| Long-Term Investments | $0n/m | $0n/m | $0n/m | $0n/m | $0n/m | $0n/m | $0n/m | $0n/m |
| Goodwill | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0n/m | N/A | N/A |
| Total Liabilities | $64.2M-13.3% | $60.7M-11.7% | $59.3M-11.7% | $70.5M-6.3% | $74.1M+7.2% | $68.7M+9.7% | $67.2M+18.6% | $75.3M+30.5% |
| Current Liabilities | $33.8M-19.8% | $29.9M-18.7% | $28.1M-19.6% | $38.9M-8.8% | $42.2M+16.8% | $36.8M+25.2% | $34.9M+51.7% | $42.6M+25.4% |
| Non-Current Liabilities | $30.4M-4.6% | $30.8M-3.6% | $31.2M-3.3% | $31.6M-3.1% | $31.9M-3.2% | $31.9M-4.0% | $32.3M-4.0% | $32.6M+37.9% |
| Total Equity | $164.4M-2.1% | $165.9M-6.6% | $165.7M-7.3% | $170.4M-4.7% | $167.8M-4.5% | $177.6M-0.2% | $178.7M-2.1% | $178.9M-3.8% |
| Retained Earnings | -$85.4Mn/m | -$83.9Mn/m | -$83.5Mn/m | -$79.5Mn/m | -$81.5Mn/m | -$74.7Mn/m | -$73.7Mn/m | -$73.9Mn/m |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Long-Term Debt.
AOUT Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q1'2710-Q | Q4'2610-K | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $13.0Mn/m | $11.4M+47.0% | $9.9M+68.3% | -$13.3Mn/m | -$1.7Mn/m | $7.8M-47.1% | $5.9M-54.8% | -$7.9Mn/m |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $2.4M-21.7% | $3.0M-13.5% | $3.0M-6.9% | $3.4M+3.6% | $3.0M-8.1% | $3.5M-17.2% | $3.2M-20.1% | $3.3M-16.2% |
| Stock-Based Compensation | $737K+13.2% | N/A | $777K-12.4% | $848K-5.8% | $651K-30.2% | N/A | $887K | $900K |
| Capital Expenditures | $125K-58.3% | $41K-92.7% | $936K-44.5% | $769K+1101.6% | $300K-64.5% | $559K+12.7% | $1.7M-49.2% | $64K-83.2% |
| Free Cash Flow | $12.9Mn/m | $11.4M+57.8% | $9.0M+113.5% | -$14.1Mn/m | -$2.0Mn/m | $7.2M-49.2% | $4.2M-56.7% | -$8.0Mn/m |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$494Kn/m | $91Kn/m | -$1.2Mn/m | -$986Kn/m | -$370Kn/m | -$503Kn/m | -$1.8Mn/m | -$468Kn/m |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$706Kn/m | -$449Kn/m | -$1.4Mn/m | -$364Kn/m | -$3.6Mn/m | -$899Kn/m | -$1.2Mn/m | -$837Kn/m |
| Share Buybacks | $0-100.0% | $508K-58.8% | $1.4M+17.1% | $662K-34.2% | $2.5M+562.5% | $1.2M+165.2% | $1.2M-31.7% | $1.0M-32.7% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Dividends Paid.
AOUT Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q1'2710-Q | Q4'2610-K | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 53.0%+6.3pp | 46.9%+6.0pp | 41.0%-3.7pp | 45.6%-2.4pp | 46.7%+1.2pp | 40.9%-1.0pp | 44.6%+1.9pp | 48.0%+2.3pp |
| Operating Margin | -5.7%+17.3pp | -0.8%+0.8pp | -6.9%-7.4pp | 3.7%-1.4pp | -23.0%-16.8pp | -1.5%+10.4pp | 0.5%+5.9pp | 5.1%+5.1pp |
| Net Margin | -4.1%+18.9pp | -0.8%+0.8pp | -7.2%-7.5pp | 3.6%-1.5pp | -23.0%-17.3pp | -1.6%+9.8pp | 0.3%+5.7pp | 5.2%+5.0pp |
| Return on Equity | -0.9%+3.1pp | -0.2%+0.3pp | -2.5%-2.6pp | 1.2%-0.5pp | -4.1%-2.7pp | -0.6%+2.4pp | 0.1%+1.7pp | 1.7%+1.7pp |
| Return on Assets | -0.7%+2.1pp | -0.2%+0.2pp | -1.8%-1.9pp | 0.9%-0.4pp | -2.8%-1.8pp | -0.4%+1.8pp | 0.1%+1.3pp | 1.2%+1.2pp |
| Current Ratio | 4.93+0.9x | 5.44+0.8x | 5.65+0.8x | 4.40+0.3x | 4.02-0.5x | 4.66-0.6x | 4.82-1.7x | 4.09-0.7x |
| Liabilities-to-Equity | 0.39-0.1x | 0.370.0x | 0.360.0x | 0.410.0x | 0.440.0x | 0.390.0x | 0.38+0.1x | 0.42+0.1x |
| Asset Turnover | 0.160.0x | 0.210.0x | 0.250.0x | 0.240.0x | 0.120.0x | 0.25+0.1x | 0.240.0x | 0.240.0x |
| FCF Margin | 34.7%+41.4pp | 24.1%+12.5pp | 15.9%+8.7pp | -24.6%-11.3pp | -6.7%+5.8pp | 11.6%-19.0pp | 7.2%-11.0pp | -13.3%+1.8pp |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Debt-to-Equity.
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| Company | Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Net margin | Market cap | Health score |
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| American Outdoor Brands, Inc. AOUT | FY2026 | $190.5M | -$9.2M | -4.8% | $219.0M | 52/100 |
| Escalade Inc ESCA | FY2025 | $240.2M | $13.7M | 5.7% | $255.2M | 67/100 |
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| Dogness (International) Corporation DOGZ | FY2026 | $15.9M | -$27.6M | N/A | $13.0M | 46/100 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s annual revenue?
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) reported $190.5M in total revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a -14.3% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s revenue growing?
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) revenue declined by 14.3% year-over-year, from $222.3M to $190.5M in fiscal year 2026.
Is American Outdoor Brands, Inc. profitable?
No, American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) reported a net loss of $3.9M over the trailing 12 months to July 31, 2026. In fiscal year 2026 it reported a net loss of $9.2M, with a net profit margin of -4.8%.
What is American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s EBITDA?
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) had EBITDA of $3.4M in fiscal year 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
What is American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s gross margin?
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) had a gross margin of 44.7% in fiscal year 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s operating margin?
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) had an operating margin of -4.7% in fiscal year 2026, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s net profit margin?
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) had a net profit margin of -4.8% in fiscal year 2026, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE)?
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) has a return on equity of -5.5% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s free cash flow?
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) generated $4.3M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2026. The change from the previous fiscal year is not meaningful, because that year’s figure was zero or negative. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s operating cash flow?
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) generated $6.3M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2026, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s total assets?
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) had $226.6M in total assets as of fiscal year 2026, including both current and long-term assets.
What are American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s capital expenditures?
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) invested $2.0M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
How much does American Outdoor Brands, Inc. spend on research and development?
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) invested $6.1M in research and development during fiscal year 2026.
What is American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s current ratio?
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) had a current ratio of 5.44 as of fiscal year 2026, which is generally considered healthy.
What is American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s liabilities-to-equity ratio?
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) had a liabilities-to-equity ratio of 0.37 as of fiscal year 2026, which is total liabilities divided by total shareholder equity. Total liabilities counts every obligation on the balance sheet (payables, deposits, insurance reserves and deferred taxes as well as borrowings), so this ratio usually runs well above debt-to-equity. No debt-to-equity ratio is shown for fiscal year 2026, because the filing data we hold for that year carries no long-term debt figure.
What is American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA)?
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) had a return on assets of -4.1% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) has no price-to-earnings ratio at the moment: net loss, so no earnings multiple (trailing 12 months to July 31, 2026). The market capitalization is $219.0M as of Oct 23, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s price-to-sales ratio?
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) trades at 1.1x sales, its market capitalization divided by $198.1M revenue, trailing 12 months to July 31, 2026. The market capitalization is $219.0M as of Oct 23, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s Altman Z-Score?
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) has an Altman Z-Score of 3.06, placing it in the Safe Zone (low bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 out of 8 computable signals; 1 of the nine could not be computed from available data, so the full-scale strength rating is not shown. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s earnings high quality?
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) reported a net loss of $9.2M while generating $6.3M in operating cash flow. Operations generated cash despite the loss, but with no positive earnings behind it, the ratio between the two carries no quality signal. This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can American Outdoor Brands, Inc. cover its interest payments?
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) reported an operating loss of $9.0M against $276K in interest expense. There is no operating profit to cover interest, so interest must be met from cash reserves or from financing rather than from operations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is American Outdoor Brands, Inc.?
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) scores 52 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating moderate standing within its emerging companies peer group. The score is the average of six dimensions (Cash Runway, Dilution, R&D Intensity, Revenue Progress, Burn Trend, Balance Sheet), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. For American Outdoor Brands, Inc. it averages the 5 of 6 dimensions that can be computed; the others are left out rather than counted as zero. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.