DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME (DCM.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:DCM • CA23761M1023
1.5 CAD
+0.02 (+1.35%)
Last: Feb 20, 2026, 07:00 PM
DCM gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 25 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. DCM scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. DCM may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
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.
- DCM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.86%, DCM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- DCM's Return On Equity of 26.86% is amongst the best of the industry. DCM outperforms 92.00% 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 88.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- DCM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.16%. This is significantly above the industry average of 5.81%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (8.84%) for DCM is well below the 3 year average (13.16%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that DCM had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- DCM's Profit Margin of 2.31% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DCM outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
- 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 72.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- DCM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- DCM has a Gross Margin of 26.53%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DCM outperforms 56.00% of its industry peers.
- DCM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
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 more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, DCM has more shares outstanding
- DCM has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- DCM has an Altman-Z score of 0.97. This is a bad value and indicates that DCM is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.97, DCM is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- DCM has a debt to FCF ratio of 19.50. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DCM would need 19.50 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of DCM (19.50) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 6.09 is on the high side and indicates that DCM has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 6.09, DCM is doing worse than 68.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 6.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.97 |
ROIC/WACC1.42
WACC6.23%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.76 indicates that DCM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- DCM has a Current ratio of 1.76. This is in the better half of the industry: DCM outperforms 72.00% of its industry peers.
- DCM has a Quick Ratio of 1.47. 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 Quick ratio of 1.47. This is in the better half of the industry: DCM outperforms 72.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- DCM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 362.27%, which is quite impressive.
- DCM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 22.16% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, DCM shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.01% in the last year.
- DCM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.15% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)362.27%
EPS 3Y22.16%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%137.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.01%
Revenue growth 3Y26.82%
Revenue growth 5Y11.15%
Sales Q2Q%-3.09%
3.2 Future
- DCM is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 38.29% yearly.
- DCM is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.65% yearly.
EPS Next Y-13.03%
EPS Next 2Y6.83%
EPS Next 3Y13.42%
EPS Next 5Y38.29%
Revenue Next Year-5.46%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.9%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.89%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.65%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.50, the valuation of DCM can be described as very cheap.
- DCM's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DCM is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- DCM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.30, the valuation of DCM can be described as very cheap.
- 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DCM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- DCM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.06, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DCM is valued cheaper than 96.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 96.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DCM, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- DCM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- DCM's earnings are expected to grow with 13.42% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.83%
EPS Next 3Y13.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- DCM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.85%, which is a nice return.
- DCM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.02. DCM pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- DCM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.85% |
5.2 History
- DCM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y6.83%
EPS Next 3Y13.42%
TSX:DCM (2/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
1.5
+0.02 (+1.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)11-11 2025-11-11/amc
Earnings (Next)03-09 2026-03-09
Inst Owners13.36%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners22.66%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap82.59M
Revenue(TTM)459.06M
Net Income(TTM)10.59M
Analysts85.71
Price Target3.23 (115.33%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.85% |
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)-5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-111.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)19.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.3 | ||
| P/S | 0.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.24 | ||
| P/B | 2.1 | ||
| P/tB | 8.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.18 |
EPS(TTM)0.2
EY13.33%
EPS(NY)0.21
Fwd EY13.7%
FCF(TTM)0.24
FCFY16.19%
OCF(TTM)0.35
OCFY23.61%
SpS8.34
BVpS0.72
TBVpS0.17
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.79
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 0.97 |
F-Score6
WACC6.23%
ROIC/WACC1.42
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)362.27%
EPS 3Y22.16%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%137.2%
EPS Next Y-13.03%
EPS Next 2Y6.83%
EPS Next 3Y13.42%
EPS Next 5Y38.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.01%
Revenue growth 3Y26.82%
Revenue growth 5Y11.15%
Sales Q2Q%-3.09%
Revenue Next Year-5.46%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.9%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.89%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.65%
EBIT growth 1Y7.49%
EBIT growth 3Y43.54%
EBIT growth 5Y80.43%
EBIT Next Year113.09%
EBIT Next 3Y33.87%
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 FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to DCM.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 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 8 / 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 decline by -13.03% in the next year.