DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME (DCM.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:DCM • CA23761M1023
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1.69 CAD
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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.
- In the past 5 years DCM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- DCM has a Return On Assets of 2.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: DCM outperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of DCM (24.73%) is better than 91.30% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.50%, DCM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- DCM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.84%. This is above the industry average of 6.33%.
| 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 of 2.05%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DCM outperforms 52.17% of its industry peers.
- DCM's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.18%, DCM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DCM has grown nicely.
- DCM's Gross Margin of 25.91% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DCM outperforms 47.83% of its industry peers.
- DCM's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DCM is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for DCM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, DCM has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for DCM is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.91, we must say that DCM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- DCM has a Altman-Z score of 0.91. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DCM outperforms 43.48% of its industry peers.
- DCM has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.25. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DCM would need 12.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of DCM (12.25) 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 6.13 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DCM is outperformed by 65.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 6.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.91 |
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC6.72%
2.3 Liquidity
- DCM has a Current Ratio of 1.65. This is a normal value and indicates that DCM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of DCM (1.65) is better than 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.
- The Quick ratio of DCM (1.39) is better than 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
- The earnings per share for DCM have decreased by -4.44% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -9.60% on average over the past years.
- DCM shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.17%.
- DCM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.67% yearly.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 56.42% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.13% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y5.7%
EPS Next 2Y17.47%
EPS Next 3Y56.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.85%
Revenue Next 2Y2.01%
Revenue Next 3Y1.44%
Revenue Next 5Y1.13%
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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.94, which indicates a very decent valuation of DCM.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DCM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DCM to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say DCM is valued rather cheaply.
- DCM is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.30.
- DCM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DCM is cheaper than 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DCM to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.20), we can say DCM is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.3 |
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 cheaper than 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.71 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct 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)1.74
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 6.41%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.14, DCM pays a better dividend. On top of this DCM pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- DCM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.41% |
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 (4/15/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
1.69
+0.04 (+2.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)03-11 2026-03-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-11 2026-05-11
Inst Owners12.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners22.71%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap92.92M
Revenue(TTM)450.36M
Net Income(TTM)9.25M
Analysts85.71
Price Target3.28 (94.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.41% |
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)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.3 | ||
| P/S | 0.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.71 | ||
| P/B | 2.48 | ||
| P/tB | 12.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.71 |
EPS(TTM)0.17
EY10.06%
EPS(NY)0.18
Fwd EY10.76%
FCF(TTM)0.38
FCFY22.27%
OCF(TTM)0.46
OCFY26.97%
SpS8.19
BVpS0.68
TBVpS0.14
PEG (NY)1.74
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.6134 (-4.53%)
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 | 0.91 |
F-Score7
WACC6.72%
ROIC/WACC1.27
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 Y5.7%
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 Year0.85%
Revenue Next 2Y2.01%
Revenue Next 3Y1.44%
Revenue Next 5Y1.13%
EBIT growth 1Y-20.41%
EBIT growth 3Y6.09%
EBIT growth 5Y18.22%
EBIT Next Year12.78%
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
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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 8 / 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%.