DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME (DCM.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:DCM • CA23761M1023
1.51 CAD
+0.07 (+4.86%)
Last: Mar 3, 2026, 07:00 PM
This DCM.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Taking everything into account, DCM scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DCM was compared to 24 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. DCM has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. DCM is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
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.
- Of the past 5 years DCM 4 years were profitable.
- 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 line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- DCM has a Return On Equity of 26.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DCM outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.84%, DCM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% 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 5.85%.
- 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 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
- With a Profit Margin value of 2.31%, DCM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- DCM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.41%, DCM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- DCM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- DCM has a Gross Margin (26.53%) which is in line with 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. DCM.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DCM is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DCM has more shares outstanding
- 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 0.98, we must say that DCM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- DCM's Altman-Z score of 0.98 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DCM outperforms 41.67% of 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of DCM (19.50) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- DCM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 6.09. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- DCM's Debt to Equity ratio of 6.09 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DCM is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 6.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.98 |
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC6.25%
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 70.83% 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.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.47, DCM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 |
3. DCM.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 362.27% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, DCM shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 22.16% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, DCM shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.01% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, DCM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.15% on average per year.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 38.29% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- DCM is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.65% yearly.
EPS Next Y-1.81%
EPS Next 2Y7.25%
EPS Next 3Y13.42%
EPS Next 5Y38.29%
Revenue Next Year-5.46%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.74%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.31%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.65%
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 7.55, 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/Earnings ratio.
- DCM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.83.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.29, the valuation of DCM can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Forward 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/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.95, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- DCM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DCM is cheaper than 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DCM is valued cheaper than 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of DCM 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 2Y7.25%
EPS Next 3Y13.42%
5. DCM.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- DCM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.76%, which is a nice return.
- In the last 3 months the price of DCM has falen by -22.16%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.06, 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 1.82, DCM pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.76% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y7.25%
EPS Next 3Y13.42%
DCM.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:DCM (3/3/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
1.51
+0.07 (+4.86%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)11-11 2025-11-11/amc
Earnings (Next)03-11 2026-03-11
Inst Owners13.36%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners22.66%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap83.14M
Revenue(TTM)459.06M
Net Income(TTM)10.59M
Analysts85.71
Price Target3.23 (113.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.76% |
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)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.29 | ||
| P/S | 0.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.26 | ||
| P/B | 2.11 | ||
| P/tB | 8.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.2 |
EPS(TTM)0.2
EY13.25%
EPS(NY)0.21
Fwd EY13.71%
FCF(TTM)0.24
FCFY16.08%
OCF(TTM)0.35
OCFY23.45%
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 | 0.98 |
F-Score6
WACC6.25%
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)362.27%
EPS 3Y22.16%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%137.2%
EPS Next Y-1.81%
EPS Next 2Y7.25%
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-1.74%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.31%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.65%
EBIT growth 1Y7.49%
EBIT growth 3Y43.54%
EBIT growth 5Y80.43%
EBIT Next Year122.56%
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 -1.81% in the next year.