SCOO (School Specialty) E10: $-2.08 (As of Dec. 2019)

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What is School Specialty E10?

School Specialty SCOO 12 E10 is $-2.08 as of Dec. 2019. GuruFocus rates SCOO with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

School Specialty's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2019 was $-5.210. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our e10, which is $-2.08 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2019.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the E10 growth rate using E10 data.

As of today (2026-09-11), School Specialty's current stock price is $0.0001. School Specialty's E10 for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 was $-2.08. School Specialty's Shiller PE Ratio of today is .


School Specialty  (OTCPK:SCOO) E10 Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, E10 may underestimate the company's earnings power. Shiller PE Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual P/E is low.

For the Shiller P/E, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller P/E is also called PE10.

The Shiller P/E was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real earnings power.


School Specialty E10 Related Terms


School Specialty E10 Historical Data

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The historical data trend for School Specialty's E10 can be seen below:

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

School Specialty E10 Chart

School Specialty Annual Data
Trend Apr10 Apr11 Apr12 Apr13 Apr14 Apr15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19
E10
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.41 -0.74 -0.68 -1.28 -2.08

School Specialty Quarterly Data
Jan15 Apr15 Jul15 Oct15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19
E10 Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.28 -1.68 -1.75 -1.53 -2.08

SCOO vs PIRRQ, JADG, MSSV: E10 Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, School Specialty's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


School Specialty Shiller PE Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, School Specialty's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where School Specialty's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


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School Specialty E10 Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. When we calculate the today's Shiller P/E ratio of a stock, we use today's price divided by E10.

What is E10? How do we calculate E10?

E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the E10 of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the earnings from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the earnings of 2001 earnings data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent earnings in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart earned $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent earnings in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart earns $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 earnings in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent earnings of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by 10 to get E10.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, School Specialty's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2019 was:

Adj_EPS= Earnings per Share (Diluted) /CPI of Dec. 2019 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2019)
=-5.21/256.9740*256.9740
=-5.210

Current CPI (Dec. 2019) = 256.9740.

School Specialty Quarterly Data

per share eps CPI Adj_EPS
200910 0.224 216.177 0.266
201001 -0.140 216.687 -0.166
201004 -0.104 218.009 -0.123
201007 -2.511 218.011 -2.960
201010 0.137 218.711 0.161
201101 -0.153 220.223 -0.179
201104 -0.171 224.906 -0.195
201107 0.103 225.922 0.117
201110 0.067 226.421 0.076
201201 -0.791 226.665 -0.897
201204 -0.393 230.085 -0.439
201207 0.139 229.104 0.156
201210 0.107 231.317 0.119
201301 -0.830 230.280 -0.926
201304 -0.531 232.531 -0.587
201310 2.100 233.546 2.311
201401 -4.306 233.916 -4.730
201404 -2.714 237.072 -2.942
201407 1.573 238.250 1.697
201410 1.703 237.433 1.843
201501 -4.379 233.707 -4.815
201504 -3.689 236.599 -4.007
201507 2.137 238.654 2.301
201510 2.833 237.838 3.061
201603 -1.757 238.132 -1.896
201606 -0.284 241.018 -0.303
201609 6.129 241.428 6.524
201612 -1.977 241.432 -2.104
201703 -2.400 243.801 -2.530
201706 0.020 244.955 0.021
201709 4.860 246.819 5.060
201712 -1.530 246.524 -1.595
201803 -2.670 249.554 -2.749
201806 0.003 251.989 0.003
201809 2.630 252.439 2.677
201812 -5.520 251.233 -5.646
201903 -3.570 254.202 -3.609
201906 -0.840 256.143 -0.843
201909 2.160 256.759 2.162
201912 -5.210 256.974 -5.210

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our e10.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about E10 →
What does a E10 of $-2.08 mean?
School Specialty (SCOO) has a E10 of $-2.08 as of Dec. 2019. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on School Specialty and its competitors.
Is School Specialty's E10 too high?
School Specialty's current E10 is $-2.08. Overall, School Specialty has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does School Specialty's E10 compare to PIRRQ and JADG?
School Specialty's E10 of $-2.08 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good E10 for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good E10 depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, E10 should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high E10 mean?
A high E10 can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on School Specialty and its competitors. School Specialty's current E10 is $-2.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is School Specialty stock overvalued right now?
School Specialty (SCOO) has a current E10 of $-2.08. The current E10 is $-2.08. School Specialty's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is E10 calculated?
E10 is calculated from a company's financial statements. For School Specialty (SCOO), the current E10 is $-2.08 as of Dec. 2019. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

School Specialty Business Description

Address W6316 Design Drive, Greenville, WI, USA, 54942
School Specialty Inc is a distributor of supplies, furniture, technology products, supplemental learning products, and curriculum solutions, primarily to the education marketplace. Its operating business segments are Distribution and Curriculum. The company generates maximum revenue from the Distribution Segment. Its Distribution segment offers products primarily to the PreK-12 education market that include basic classroom supplies and office products, instructional materials, indoor and outdoor furniture and equipment, physical education equipment, classroom technology, and planning and organizational products.
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