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

  • In the past year DCM was profitable.
  • In the past year DCM had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: DCM reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • DCM had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 0 20M -20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

  • DCM's Return On Assets of 2.86% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DCM outperforms 65.22% of its industry peers.
  • DCM has a Return On Equity of 26.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DCM outperforms 91.30% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.84%, DCM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DCM is significantly above the industry average of 6.10%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (13.16%) for DCM is well above the current ROIC(8.84%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.86%
ROE 26.86%
ROIC 8.84%
ROA(3y)2.16%
ROA(5y)2.92%
ROE(3y)4.98%
ROE(5y)29.88%
ROIC(3y)13.16%
ROIC(5y)12.14%
DCM.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDCM.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500 1K

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.31%, DCM is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DCM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.41%, DCM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DCM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 26.53%, DCM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DCM has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.41%
PM (TTM) 2.31%
GM 26.53%
OM growth 3Y13.19%
OM growth 5Y62.33%
PM growth 3Y3.8%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.84%
GM growth 5Y2.04%
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 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 well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • DCM has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
DCM.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingDCM.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

  • DCM has an Altman-Z score of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that DCM is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • DCM has a Altman-Z score (0.98) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of DCM is 19.50, which is on the high side as it means it would take DCM, 19.50 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • DCM has a Debt to FCF ratio (19.50) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • DCM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 6.09. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • DCM has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (6.09) than 65.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 6.09
Debt/FCF 19.5
Altman-Z 0.98
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC6.26%
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 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

  • DCM has a Current Ratio of 1.76. 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 1.76 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DCM outperforms 73.91% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.47 indicates that DCM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • DCM has a better Quick ratio (1.47) than 73.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.76
Quick Ratio 1.47
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 50M 100M 150M

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3. DCM.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for DCM have decreased by -4.44% in the last year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.44%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
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.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.28% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y20.44%
EPS Next 2Y22.1%
EPS Next 3Y56.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.26%
Revenue Next 2Y0.71%
Revenue Next 3Y0.64%
Revenue Next 5Y1.28%

3.3 Evolution

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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.06 indicates a reasonable valuation of DCM.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DCM is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DCM to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.50), we can say DCM is valued rather cheaply.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.43, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of DCM.
  • 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 22.67, DCM is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.06
Fwd PE 7.43
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

4.2 Price Multiples

  • DCM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DCM is cheaper than 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DCM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.34
EV/EBITDA 5.23
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

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • DCM has a very decent profitability rating, which 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)0.44
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y22.1%
EPS Next 3Y56.42%

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5. DCM.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • DCM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.95%, which is a nice return.
  • DCM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.12. DCM pays more dividend than 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, DCM pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.95%

5.2 History

  • DCM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
DCM.CA Yearly Dividends per shareDCM.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y22.1%
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 0 20M -20M 40M

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DCM.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME

TSX:DCM (3/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

1.54

-0.07 (-4.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)03-11
Earnings (Next)05-11
Inst Owners12.94%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners22.61%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap84.70M
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)10.59M
Analysts85.71
Price Target3.23 (109.74%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.95%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)143.56%
Min EPS beat(2)109.9%
Max EPS beat(2)177.23%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)80.29%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.99%
Max EPS beat(4)177.23%
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)-2.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.86%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.2%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)12.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.71%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.71%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.06
Fwd PE 7.43
P/S 0.18
P/FCF 6.34
P/OCF 4.34
P/B 2.15
P/tB 9.11
EV/EBITDA 5.23
EPS(TTM)0.17
EY11.04%
EPS(NY)0.21
Fwd EY13.45%
FCF(TTM)0.24
FCFY15.78%
OCF(TTM)0.35
OCFY23.02%
SpS8.35
BVpS0.72
TBVpS0.17
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.66
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.86%
ROE 26.86%
ROCE 12.98%
ROIC 8.84%
ROICexc 8.95%
ROICexgc 9.97%
OM 8.41%
PM (TTM) 2.31%
GM 26.53%
FCFM 2.91%
ROA(3y)2.16%
ROA(5y)2.92%
ROE(3y)4.98%
ROE(5y)29.88%
ROIC(3y)13.16%
ROIC(5y)12.14%
ROICexc(3y)13.81%
ROICexc(5y)12.57%
ROICexgc(3y)17.33%
ROICexgc(5y)16.43%
ROCE(3y)19.36%
ROCE(5y)17.85%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-13.71%
ROICexgc growth 5Y51.61%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y56.86%
OM growth 3Y13.19%
OM growth 5Y62.33%
PM growth 3Y3.8%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.84%
GM growth 5Y2.04%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.24
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 6.09
Debt/FCF 19.5
Debt/EBITDA 3.67
Cap/Depr 22.89%
Cap/Sales 1.34%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 29.83%
Profit Quality 126.3%
Current Ratio 1.76
Quick Ratio 1.47
Altman-Z 0.98
F-Score6
WACC6.26%
ROIC/WACC1.41
Cap/Depr(3y)27.37%
Cap/Depr(5y)21.71%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.39%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.17%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.44%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-75%
EPS Next Y20.44%
EPS Next 2Y22.1%
EPS Next 3Y56.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-7.49%
Revenue Next Year1.26%
Revenue Next 2Y0.71%
Revenue Next 3Y0.64%
Revenue Next 5Y1.28%
EBIT growth 1Y7.49%
EBIT growth 3Y43.54%
EBIT growth 5Y80.43%
EBIT Next Year122.56%
EBIT Next 3Y32.81%
EBIT Next 5Y35.26%
FCF growth 1Y-57.13%
FCF growth 3Y-20.16%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-43.08%
OCF growth 3Y-2.81%
OCF growth 5YN/A

DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME / DCM.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME (DCM.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME (DCM.CA) stock?

DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME (DCM.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME (DCM.CA) is expected to grow by 20.44% in the next year.