DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME (DCM.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:DCM • CA23761M1023
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This DCM.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. DCM.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year DCM was profitable.
- In the past year DCM had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years DCM 4 years were profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years DCM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- DCM has a better Return On Assets (2.58%) than 60.87% of its industry peers.
- DCM has a Return On Equity of 24.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DCM outperforms 91.30% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of DCM (8.50%) is better than 86.96% of its industry peers.
- DCM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.84%. This is above the industry average of 6.34%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.58% | ||
| ROE | 24.73% | ||
| ROIC | 8.5% |
ROA(3y)-0.1%
ROA(5y)2.03%
ROE(3y)-7.15%
ROE(5y)11.83%
ROIC(3y)8.84%
ROIC(5y)12.98%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.05%, DCM is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.17% of the companies in the same industry.
- DCM's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- DCM has a Operating Margin of 7.18%. This is in the better half of the industry: DCM outperforms 69.57% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DCM has grown nicely.
- DCM's Gross Margin of 25.91% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DCM outperforms 47.83% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DCM has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.05% | ||
| GM | 25.91% |
OM growth 3Y-10.12%
OM growth 5Y5.86%
PM growth 3Y-26.15%
PM growth 5Y-14.27%
GM growth 3Y-5.56%
GM growth 5Y-1.62%
2. DCM.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DCM is still creating some value.
- DCM has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- DCM has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for DCM is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.91, we must say that DCM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- DCM has a Altman-Z score of 0.91. This is in the lower half of the industry: DCM underperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
- DCM has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.25. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DCM would need 12.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of DCM (12.25) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- DCM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 6.13. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- DCM has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (6.13) than 65.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 6.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.91 |
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC6.7%
2.3 Liquidity
- DCM has a Current Ratio of 1.65. This is a normal value and indicates that DCM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 1.65, DCM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- DCM has a Quick Ratio of 1.39. This is a normal value and indicates that DCM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.39, DCM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 |
3. DCM.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- DCM shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.44%.
- DCM shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -9.60% yearly.
- DCM shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.17%.
- DCM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.67% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.44%
EPS 3Y-18.39%
EPS 5Y-9.6%
EPS Q2Q%-75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.17%
Revenue growth 3Y18.04%
Revenue growth 5Y11.67%
Sales Q2Q%-7.49%
3.2 Future
- DCM is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 56.42% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, DCM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.8%
EPS Next 2Y17.47%
EPS Next 3Y56.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.4%
Revenue Next 2Y1.26%
Revenue Next 3Y0.34%
Revenue Next 5Y1.1%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. DCM.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.65, the valuation of DCM can be described as very reasonable.
- 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DCM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.64, DCM is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.16, the valuation of DCM can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DCM is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- DCM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DCM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DCM is valued cheaper than 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.66 |
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.
- The decent profitability rating of DCM may justify a higher PE ratio.
- DCM's earnings are expected to grow with 56.42% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y17.47%
EPS Next 3Y56.42%
5. DCM.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- DCM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.85%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.09, DCM pays a better dividend. On top of this DCM pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, DCM pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.85% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of DCM decreases each year by -70.57%.
- DCM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-70.57%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 179.19% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DCM. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP179.19%
EPS Next 2Y17.47%
EPS Next 3Y56.42%
DCM.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:DCM (5/1/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
1.64
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Industry Strength42.52
Industry Growth58.21
Earnings (Last)03-11 2026-03-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-12 2026-05-12
Inst Owners12.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners22.71%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap90.17M
Revenue(TTM)450.36M
Net Income(TTM)9.25M
Analysts85.71
Price Target3.28 (100%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.85% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)-70.57%
DP179.19%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date04-16 2026-04-16 (0.025)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)154.46%
Min EPS beat(2)109.9%
Max EPS beat(2)199.01%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)130.29%
Min EPS beat(4)35.01%
Max EPS beat(4)199.01%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.86%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.98%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.86%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)1.58%
PT rev (3m)1.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.93%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.47%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.16 | ||
| P/S | 0.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.6 | ||
| P/B | 2.41 | ||
| P/tB | 11.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.66 |
EPS(TTM)0.17
EY10.37%
EPS(NY)0.2
Fwd EY12.25%
FCF(TTM)0.38
FCFY22.95%
OCF(TTM)0.46
OCFY27.79%
SpS8.19
BVpS0.68
TBVpS0.14
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.6134 (-1.62%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.58% | ||
| ROE | 24.73% | ||
| ROCE | 11.39% | ||
| ROIC | 8.5% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.56% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.57% | ||
| OM | 7.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.05% | ||
| GM | 25.91% | ||
| FCFM | 4.6% |
ROA(3y)-0.1%
ROA(5y)2.03%
ROE(3y)-7.15%
ROE(5y)11.83%
ROIC(3y)8.84%
ROIC(5y)12.98%
ROICexc(3y)9.1%
ROICexc(5y)13.44%
ROICexgc(3y)10.22%
ROICexgc(5y)16.97%
ROCE(3y)11.88%
ROCE(5y)17.41%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-35.62%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-8.26%
ROICexc growth 3Y-31.52%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.45%
OM growth 3Y-10.12%
OM growth 5Y5.86%
PM growth 3Y-26.15%
PM growth 5Y-14.27%
GM growth 3Y-5.56%
GM growth 5Y-1.62%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.26
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 6.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.8 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 15.56% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.97% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 41.52% | ||
| Profit Quality | 223.69% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.91 |
F-Score7
WACC6.7%
ROIC/WACC1.27
Cap/Depr(3y)27.95%
Cap/Depr(5y)23.79%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.3%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.44%
EPS 3Y-18.39%
EPS 5Y-9.6%
EPS Q2Q%-75%
EPS Next Y16.8%
EPS Next 2Y17.47%
EPS Next 3Y56.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.17%
Revenue growth 3Y18.04%
Revenue growth 5Y11.67%
Sales Q2Q%-7.49%
Revenue Next Year-0.4%
Revenue Next 2Y1.26%
Revenue Next 3Y0.34%
Revenue Next 5Y1.1%
EBIT growth 1Y-20.41%
EBIT growth 3Y6.09%
EBIT growth 5Y18.22%
EBIT Next Year12.13%
EBIT Next 3Y19.23%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y71.42%
FCF growth 3Y-4.6%
FCF growth 5Y-15.06%
OCF growth 1Y1.28%
OCF growth 3Y-0.44%
OCF growth 5Y-12.06%
DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME / DCM.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DCM.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME (DCM.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME?
DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME (DCM.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for DCM stock?
The financial health rating of DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME (DCM.CA) is 3 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME (DCM.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME (DCM.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 179.19%.