DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME (DCM.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:DCM • CA23761M1023
Current stock price
1.755 CAD
+0.04 (+2.63%)
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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's Return On Assets of 2.58% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DCM outperforms 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.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DCM 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
- DCM has a Profit Margin (2.05%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DCM has declined.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 7.18%, 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.
- DCM has a Gross Margin (25.91%) which is in line with 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DCM is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DCM has less shares outstanding
- DCM has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- DCM has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.92, we must say that DCM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 0.92, DCM is not doing good in the industry: 60.87% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of DCM is 12.25, which is on the high side as it means it would take DCM, 12.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- DCM has a Debt to FCF ratio (12.25) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 6.13 is on the high side and indicates that DCM has dependencies on debt financing.
- DCM has a Debt to Equity ratio of 6.13. This is in the lower half of the industry: DCM underperforms 65.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 6.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.92 |
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC6.85%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.65 indicates that DCM should not have too much problems paying 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.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.39 indicates that DCM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- DCM's Quick ratio of 1.39 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DCM outperforms 69.57% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -9.60% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has decreased by -6.17% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, DCM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.67% on average per year.
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
- 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. DCM.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.32 indicates a reasonable valuation of DCM.
- 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 27.42.
- DCM is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.74.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DCM indicates a rather cheap valuation: DCM is cheaper than 95.65% of the companies listed 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 22.29.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DCM indicates a rather cheap valuation: DCM is cheaper than 95.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DCM indicates a rather cheap valuation: DCM is cheaper than 95.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.77 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as DCM's earnings are expected to grow with 56.42% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.61
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 1.81, 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 (4/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
1.755
+0.04 (+2.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
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 Cap96.49M
Revenue(TTM)450.36M
Net Income(TTM)9.25M
Analysts85.71
Price Target3.28 (86.89%)
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 | 10.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.74 | ||
| P/S | 0.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.85 | ||
| P/B | 2.58 | ||
| P/tB | 12.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.77 |
EPS(TTM)0.17
EY9.69%
EPS(NY)0.2
Fwd EY11.45%
FCF(TTM)0.38
FCFY21.45%
OCF(TTM)0.46
OCFY25.97%
SpS8.19
BVpS0.68
TBVpS0.14
PEG (NY)0.61
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.6134 (-8.07%)
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 | 0.92 |
F-Score7
WACC6.85%
ROIC/WACC1.24
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME?
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%.