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DINGDONG CAYMAN LTD -SPN ADR (DDL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:DDL - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US25445D1019 - ADR - Currency: USD

3.71  +0.19 (+5.4%)

After market: 3.73 +0.02 (+0.54%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, DDL scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DDL was compared to 40 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. DDL scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. DDL has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DDL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DDL had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years DDL always reported negative net income.
DDL had negative operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
DDL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDDL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -2B -4B -6B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 2.90%, DDL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.72% of the companies in the same industry.
DDL has a Return On Equity of 31.72%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DDL outperforms 97.44% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.19%, DDL is not doing good in the industry: 64.10% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.9%
ROE 31.72%
ROIC 3.19%
ROA(3y)-27.09%
ROA(5y)-49.34%
ROE(3y)-391.52%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
DDL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDDL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 500 -500

1.3 Margins

DDL has a Profit Margin of 0.90%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DDL outperforms 43.59% of its industry peers.
DDL has a Operating Margin of 0.59%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DDL underperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
DDL has a better Gross Margin (30.18%) than 74.36% of its industry peers.
DDL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.59%
PM (TTM) 0.9%
GM 30.18%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y15.94%
GM growth 5YN/A
DDL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDDL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 -20 -40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DDL is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for DDL remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DDL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
DDL Yearly Shares OutstandingDDL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M 200M
DDL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDDL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

DDL has an Altman-Z score of 1.07. This is a bad value and indicates that DDL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.07, DDL is not doing good in the industry: 79.49% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
DDL has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.93. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.93 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DDL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.93) than 82.05% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.64 is on the high side and indicates that DDL has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.64, DDL is not doing good in the industry: 89.74% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for DDL, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.64
Debt/FCF 1.93
Altman-Z 1.07
ROIC/WACC0.59
WACC5.44%
DDL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDDL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -2B -4B -6B

2.3 Liquidity

DDL has a Current Ratio of 1.00. This is a bad value and indicates that DDL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DDL has a Current ratio of 1.00. This is in the lower half of the industry: DDL underperforms 64.10% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.88 indicates that DDL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DDL has a Quick ratio of 0.88. This is in the better half of the industry: DDL outperforms 74.36% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1
Quick Ratio 0.88
DDL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDDL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

DDL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 530.53%, which is quite impressive.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.61% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, DDL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 20.78% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)530.53%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.61%
Revenue growth 3Y20.78%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%28.04%

3.2 Future

DDL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 133.59% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, DDL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.01% on average per year.
EPS Next Y611.74%
EPS Next 2Y220.17%
EPS Next 3Y133.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year16.36%
Revenue Next 2Y16.58%
Revenue Next 3Y8.01%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

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.
DDL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDDL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
DDL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDDL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 -10 -20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 28.54 indicates a quite expensive valuation of DDL.
DDL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
DDL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 29.63.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.74, the valuation of DDL can be described as very reasonable.
89.74% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DDL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.68, DDL is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.54
Fwd PE 11.74
DDL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDDL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DDL is valued cheaper than 97.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.81
EV/EBITDA -7.48
DDL Per share dataDDL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

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.
DDL's earnings are expected to grow with 133.59% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y220.17%
EPS Next 3Y133.59%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DDL does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

DINGDONG CAYMAN LTD -SPN ADR

NYSE:DDL (2/21/2025, 8:13:17 PM)

After market: 3.73 +0.02 (+0.54%)

3.71

+0.19 (+5.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)11-14 2024-11-14/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-26 2025-02-26/amc
Inst Owners36.73%
Inst Owner Change19.68%
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap805.02M
Analysts80
Price Target3.54 (-4.58%)
Short Float %1.34%
Short Ratio2.37
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
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)31.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)52.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)52.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)6.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.09%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.54
Fwd PE 11.74
P/S 0.26
P/FCF 6.81
P/OCF 6.81
P/B 9.3
P/tB 9.3
EV/EBITDA -7.48
EPS(TTM)0.13
EY3.5%
EPS(NY)0.32
Fwd EY8.52%
FCF(TTM)0.54
FCFY14.68%
OCF(TTM)0.54
OCFY14.68%
SpS14.07
BVpS0.4
TBVpS0.4
PEG (NY)0.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.9%
ROE 31.72%
ROCE 8.26%
ROIC 3.19%
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 0.59%
PM (TTM) 0.9%
GM 30.18%
FCFM 3.87%
ROA(3y)-27.09%
ROA(5y)-49.34%
ROE(3y)-391.52%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y15.94%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover3.22
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.64
Debt/FCF 1.93
Debt/EBITDA 5.79
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 299.83%
Profit Quality 430.54%
Current Ratio 1
Quick Ratio 0.88
Altman-Z 1.07
F-Score7
WACC5.44%
ROIC/WACC0.59
Cap/Depr(3y)109.28%
Cap/Depr(5y)180.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.72%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)530.53%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
EPS Next Y611.74%
EPS Next 2Y220.17%
EPS Next 3Y133.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.61%
Revenue growth 3Y20.78%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%28.04%
Revenue Next Year16.36%
Revenue Next 2Y16.58%
Revenue Next 3Y8.01%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y219.01%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year950.94%
EBIT Next 3Y184.79%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y130.77%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y136.72%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A