DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME (DCM.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:DCM - CA23761M1023 - Common Stock
1.89 CAD
+0.01 (+0.53%)
DCM gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 24 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While DCM belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. DCM is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- DCM had positive earnings in the past year.
- DCM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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
- The Return On Assets of DCM (2.86%) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 26.86%, DCM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of DCM (8.84%) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DCM is significantly above the industry average of 5.81%.
- 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
- DCM has a Profit Margin of 2.31%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DCM outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
- DCM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- DCM has a Operating Margin of 8.41%. This is in the better half of the industry: DCM outperforms 70.83% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DCM has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of DCM (26.53%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DCM has grown nicely.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DCM 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 1.01. 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 (1.01) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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 of 19.50. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DCM outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 6.09 is on the high side and indicates that DCM has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of DCM (6.09) is worse than 70.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 6.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.01 |
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC6.34%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.76 indicates that DCM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- DCM's Current ratio of 1.76 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DCM outperforms 70.83% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.47 indicates that DCM should not have too much problems paying 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. 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.
- 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
- DCM is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 38.29% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, DCM will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.34% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-11.68%
EPS Next 2Y7.67%
EPS Next 3Y13.42%
EPS Next 5Y38.29%
Revenue Next Year-5.46%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.16%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.39%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.34%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- DCM is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.45.
- 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.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DCM to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.33), we can say DCM is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.06, which indicates a very decent valuation of DCM.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DCM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- DCM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.12.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.06 |
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 95.83% 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 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.49 |
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 2Y7.67%
EPS Next 3Y13.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- DCM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.29%, which is a nice return.
- DCM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.00. 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 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.29% |
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 2Y7.67%
EPS Next 3Y13.42%
TSX:DCM (1/14/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
1.89
+0.01 (+0.53%)
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 Cap103.87M
Revenue(TTM)459.06M
Net Income(TTM)10.59M
Analysts85.71
Price Target3.23 (70.9%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.29% |
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)-10.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-65.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-16.43%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.06 | ||
| P/S | 0.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.33 | ||
| P/B | 2.64 | ||
| P/tB | 11.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.49 |
EPS(TTM)0.2
EY10.58%
EPS(NY)0.21
Fwd EY11.04%
FCF(TTM)0.24
FCFY12.87%
OCF(TTM)0.35
OCFY18.77%
SpS8.35
BVpS0.72
TBVpS0.17
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.8
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 | 1.01 |
F-Score6
WACC6.34%
ROIC/WACC1.39
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-11.68%
EPS Next 2Y7.67%
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-2.16%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.39%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.34%
EBIT growth 1Y7.49%
EBIT growth 3Y43.54%
EBIT growth 5Y80.43%
EBIT Next Year116.36%
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 -11.68% in the next year.