SPORTS DIRECT I/ADR (SDISY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Sports Direct International PLC, trading in the United States as an ADR under the symbol SDISY, is a United Kingdom–based retailer specializing in sports, fitness and leisure products. The company operates a network of brick-and-mortar stores alongside an e-commerce platform, offering a broad range of sporting goods, athletic footwear, performance apparel and fitness equipment. Its retail banners include Sports Direct, USC and Flannels, while its in-house brands encompass Slazenger, Lonsdale and Everlast.

Founded in 1982 by entrepreneur Mike Ashley in Maidenhead, England, Sports Direct grew rapidly through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Over the years the company has absorbed established names such as Dunlop, Karrimor and Lillywhites, broadening its product portfolio and customer reach. In July 2019 the group rebranded as Frasers Group to reflect its evolving focus on premium and lifestyle retail, though the Sports Direct division remains a core component of its offering.

Headquartered in Shirebrook, Derbyshire, the company serves customers across the United Kingdom, Ireland and mainland Europe, with a selection of international outlets in Australia. Its multi-channel model integrates in-store experiences—often located in high-traffic retail parks—with online sales supported by centralized logistics and distribution centers. This approach enables the group to cater to value-seeking shoppers as well as those pursuing higher-end fashion and performance brands.

Under the guidance of founder and executive chairman Mike Ashley, Sports Direct has built a reputation for competitive pricing and extensive choice. The group’s leadership team brings together retail and operational expertise to drive ongoing expansion, enhance supply-chain efficiencies and develop exclusive product lines. Through its combination of private labels and partnerships with global sports brands, Sports Direct maintains a prominent position in the European sporting goods market.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $5.93 to $5.93
• 50-Day Range: $5.93 to $5.93
• 52-Week Range: $5.02 to $11.15
• Volume: N/A
• Average Volume: 100 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.54 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: Sporting & Athletic Goods
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:SDISY
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.sportsdirectplc.com
• Phone: 44-34-4245-9200
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 29,400
• Year Founded: 1982

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $4.83 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.32
• Cash Flow: $1.05 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 5.64
• Book Value: $6.07 per share
• Price / Book: 0.98

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 259,670,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $1.54 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.55