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DOMAN BUILDING MATERIALS GRO (DBM.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:DBM - CA25703L1004 - Common Stock

10.31 CAD
+0.13 (+1.28%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to DBM. DBM was compared to 12 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. DBM has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. DBM is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! DBM also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • DBM had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year DBM had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years DBM has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years DBM had a positive operating cash flow.
DBM.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDBM.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • DBM has a Return On Assets of 4.08%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DBM outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of DBM (11.88%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • DBM has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.37%. This is in the better half of the industry: DBM outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DBM is in line with the industry average of 8.04%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (8.74%) for DBM is below the current ROIC(10.37%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.08%
ROE 11.88%
ROIC 10.37%
ROA(3y)4.48%
ROA(5y)5.45%
ROE(3y)11.72%
ROE(5y)14.81%
ROIC(3y)8.74%
ROIC(5y)10%
DBM.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDBM.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • DBM's Profit Margin of 2.44% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DBM outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DBM has grown nicely.
  • DBM has a Operating Margin (5.19%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • DBM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • DBM's Gross Margin of 16.07% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DBM is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • DBM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.19%
PM (TTM) 2.44%
GM 16.07%
OM growth 3Y-13.05%
OM growth 5Y5.99%
PM growth 3Y-21.38%
PM growth 5Y9.56%
GM growth 3Y1.24%
GM growth 5Y2.09%
DBM.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDBM.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DBM is creating some value.
  • DBM has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • DBM has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DBM has a worse debt to assets ratio.
DBM.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingDBM.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
DBM.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDBM.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

  • DBM has an Altman-Z score of 2.50. This is not the best score and indicates that DBM is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • DBM's Altman-Z score of 2.50 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DBM is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • DBM has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.16. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as DBM would need 6.16 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • DBM has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.16. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DBM outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
  • DBM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.09. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of DBM (1.09) is worse than 91.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.09
Debt/FCF 6.16
Altman-Z 2.5
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC8.65%
DBM.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDBM.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • DBM has a Current Ratio of 1.38. This is a normal value and indicates that DBM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • DBM's Current ratio of 1.38 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DBM is outperformed by 83.33% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.65 indicates that DBM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of DBM (0.65) is worse than 83.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.38
Quick Ratio 0.65
DBM.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDBM.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • DBM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 39.06%, which is quite impressive.
  • DBM shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 18.06% yearly.
  • DBM shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 28.20%.
  • Measured over the past years, DBM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.83% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.06%
EPS 3Y-22.88%
EPS 5Y18.06%
EPS Q2Q%23.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.2%
Revenue growth 3Y1.54%
Revenue growth 5Y14.83%
Sales Q2Q%19.91%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.65% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, DBM will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.53% on average per year.
EPS Next Y46.18%
EPS Next 2Y18.03%
EPS Next 3Y17.43%
EPS Next 5Y9.65%
Revenue Next Year19.2%
Revenue Next 2Y11.17%
Revenue Next 3Y9.53%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
DBM.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDBM.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
DBM.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDBM.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.58 indicates a reasonable valuation of DBM.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DBM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DBM is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.21. DBM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.13, DBM is valued correctly.
  • DBM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DBM is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.26, DBM is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.58
Fwd PE 12.13
DBM.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDBM.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DBM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DBM indicates a rather cheap valuation: DBM is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.52
EV/EBITDA 7.1
DBM.CA Per share dataDBM.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • DBM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as DBM's earnings are expected to grow with 17.43% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.25
PEG (5Y)0.64
EPS Next 2Y18.03%
EPS Next 3Y17.43%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • DBM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.68%, which is a nice return.
  • DBM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.00. DBM pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, DBM pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.68%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of DBM has a limited annual growth rate of 0.01%.
  • DBM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • DBM has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
DBM.CA Yearly Dividends per shareDBM.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 63.08% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DBM. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of DBM is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP63.08%
EPS Next 2Y18.03%
EPS Next 3Y17.43%
DBM.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDBM.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M
DBM.CA Dividend Payout.DBM.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DBM.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DOMAN BUILDING MATERIALS GRO / DBM.CA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for DBM stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DBM.CA.


What is the valuation status for DBM stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to DOMAN BUILDING MATERIALS GRO (DBM.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is DOMAN BUILDING MATERIALS GRO (DBM.CA) stock?

DOMAN BUILDING MATERIALS GRO (DBM.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


How financially healthy is DOMAN BUILDING MATERIALS GRO?

The financial health rating of DOMAN BUILDING MATERIALS GRO (DBM.CA) is 2 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for DBM stock?

The dividend rating of DOMAN BUILDING MATERIALS GRO (DBM.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 63.08%.