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.

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1. DCM.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • DCM had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year DCM had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • DCM had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years DCM had a positive operating cash flow.
DCM.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDCM.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 2025 0 20M -20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

  • DCM has a Return On Assets of 2.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: DCM outperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
  • DCM has a better Return On Equity (24.73%) than 91.30% of its industry peers.
  • DCM's Return On Invested Capital of 8.50% is amongst the best of the industry. DCM outperforms 86.96% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DCM is above the industry average of 6.34%.
Industry RankSector 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%
DCM.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDCM.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500 1K

1.3 Margins

  • With a Profit Margin value of 2.05%, DCM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.17% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DCM has declined.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
DCM.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDCM.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30

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2. DCM.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • DCM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • DCM has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, DCM has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for DCM is higher compared to a year ago.
DCM.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingDCM.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
DCM.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDCM.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.90, we must say that DCM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of DCM (0.90) is worse than 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.
  • With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 12.25, DCM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.17% of the companies in the same 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 6.13
Debt/FCF 12.25
Altman-Z 0.9
ROIC/WACC1.28
WACC6.63%
DCM.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDCM.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

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.
  • DCM's Current ratio of 1.65 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DCM outperforms 65.22% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • DCM has a better Quick ratio (1.39) than 69.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.65
Quick Ratio 1.39
DCM.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDCM.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M

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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%.
  • Measured over the past years, DCM shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -9.60% on average per year.
  • DCM shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.17%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 11.67% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
  • DCM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.10% yearly.
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.
DCM.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDCM.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 100M 200M 300M 400M
DCM.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDCM.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 0.2 0.4 0.6

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4. DCM.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.35, the valuation of DCM can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DCM is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DCM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.91, the valuation of DCM can be described as very cheap.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DCM indicates a rather cheap valuation: DCM is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.99, DCM is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.35
Fwd PE 7.91
DCM.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDCM.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DCM is valued cheaper than 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DCM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DCM is cheaper than 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.22
EV/EBITDA 5.62
DCM.CA Per share dataDCM.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • DCM's 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.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as DCM's earnings are expected to grow with 56.42% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.56
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y17.47%
EPS Next 3Y56.42%

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5. DCM.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.85%, DCM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • DCM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.09. DCM pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, DCM pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.85%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of DCM decreases each year by -70.57%.
  • DCM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-70.57%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
DCM.CA Yearly Dividends per shareDCM.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2025 2026 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

  • DCM pays out 179.19% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP179.19%
EPS Next 2Y17.47%
EPS Next 3Y56.42%
DCM.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDCM.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M 40M
DCM.CA Dividend Payout.DCM.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DCM.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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DCM.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME

TSX:DCM (4/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

1.59

-0.16 (-9.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)03-11
Earnings (Next)05-12
Inst Owners12.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners22.71%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap87.42M
Revenue(TTM)450.36M
Net Income(TTM)9.25M
Analysts85.71
Price Target3.28 (106.29%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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
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 RankSector Rank
PE 9.35
Fwd PE 7.91
P/S 0.19
P/FCF 4.22
P/OCF 3.49
P/B 2.34
P/tB 11.51
EV/EBITDA 5.62
EPS(TTM)0.17
EY10.69%
EPS(NY)0.2
Fwd EY12.63%
FCF(TTM)0.38
FCFY23.67%
OCF(TTM)0.46
OCFY28.66%
SpS8.19
BVpS0.68
TBVpS0.14
PEG (NY)0.56
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.6134 (1.47%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 0.9
F-Score7
WACC6.63%
ROIC/WACC1.28
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%.