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

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DDL - US25445D1019 - ADR

3.03 USD
+0.06 (+2.02%)
Last: 1/12/2026, 4:44:21 PM
2.96 USD
-0.07 (-2.31%)
After Hours: 1/12/2026, 4:44:21 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, DDL scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DDL was compared to 38 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. The financial health of DDL is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. DDL is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DDL was profitable.
In the past year DDL had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years DDL reported 4 times negative net income.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: DDL reported negative operating cash flow in multiple 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 2024 0 -2B -4B -6B

1.2 Ratios

DDL has a Return On Assets (4.03%) which is in line with its industry peers.
DDL has a better Return On Equity (27.31%) than 81.58% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.58%, DDL is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.03%
ROE 27.31%
ROIC 4.58%
ROA(3y)-1.94%
ROA(5y)-29.63%
ROE(3y)-83.86%
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 2024 0 500 -500

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 1.16%, DDL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.74% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Operating Margin value of 0.75%, DDL is not doing good in the industry: 65.79% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 29.41%, DDL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DDL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.75%
PM (TTM) 1.16%
GM 29.41%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y14.42%
GM growth 5Y11.93%
DDL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDDL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DDL is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for DDL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DDL has been reduced compared to 5 years 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 2024 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 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.38, we must say that DDL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of DDL (1.38) is worse than 78.95% of its industry peers.
DDL has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.76. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.76 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.76, DDL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.84% of the companies in the same industry.
DDL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89. This is a neutral value indicating DDL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
DDL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.89. This is in the lower half of the industry: DDL underperforms 63.16% of its industry peers.
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 0.89
Debt/FCF 1.76
Altman-Z 1.38
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC4.25%
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 2024 0 -2B -4B -6B

2.3 Liquidity

DDL has a Current Ratio of 1.05. This is a normal value and indicates that DDL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DDL's Current ratio of 1.05 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DDL outperforms 44.74% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.93 indicates that DDL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DDL (0.93) is better than 76.32% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 0.93
DDL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDDL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 39.62% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, DDL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.43% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 42.83% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.62%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-40.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.43%
Revenue growth 3Y4.66%
Revenue growth 5Y42.83%
Sales Q2Q%1.9%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.71% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, DDL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.58% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.21%
EPS Next 2Y17.51%
EPS Next 3Y17.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.53%
Revenue Next 2Y7.89%
Revenue Next 3Y9.58%
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 2027 10B 20B 30B
DDL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDDL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 -10 -20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.95, which indicates a correct valuation of DDL.
71.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DDL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DDL to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say DDL is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.44 indicates a reasonable valuation of DDL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DDL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
DDL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.95
Fwd PE 9.44
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 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.8
EV/EBITDA -8.39
DDL Per share dataDDL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
DDL's earnings are expected to grow with 17.71% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y17.51%
EPS Next 3Y17.71%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DDL does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

DINGDONG CAYMAN LTD -SPN ADR

NYSE:DDL (1/12/2026, 4:44:21 PM)

After market: 2.96 -0.07 (-2.31%)

3.03

+0.06 (+2.02%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)11-12 2025-11-12
Earnings (Next)03-04 2026-03-04/amc
Inst Owners35.77%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap657.47M
Revenue(TTM)24.02B
Net Income(TTM)279.85M
Analysts75.56
Price Target2.88 (-4.95%)
Short Float %0.4%
Short Ratio0.52
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)-3.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.82%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.95
Fwd PE 9.44
P/S 0.19
P/FCF 8.8
P/OCF 8.8
P/B 4.48
P/tB 4.48
EV/EBITDA -8.39
EPS(TTM)0.19
EY6.27%
EPS(NY)0.32
Fwd EY10.59%
FCF(TTM)0.34
FCFY11.37%
OCF(TTM)0.34
OCFY11.37%
SpS15.86
BVpS0.68
TBVpS0.68
PEG (NY)3.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.7
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.03%
ROE 27.31%
ROCE 8.19%
ROIC 4.58%
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 0.75%
PM (TTM) 1.16%
GM 29.41%
FCFM 2.17%
ROA(3y)-1.94%
ROA(5y)-29.63%
ROE(3y)-83.86%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 3Y14.42%
GM growth 5Y11.93%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover3.46
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.89
Debt/FCF 1.76
Debt/EBITDA 3.1
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 176.44%
Profit Quality 186.5%
Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 0.93
Altman-Z 1.38
F-Score7
WACC4.25%
ROIC/WACC1.08
Cap/Depr(3y)67.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)125.79%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.46%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.16%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.62%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-40.3%
EPS Next Y5.21%
EPS Next 2Y17.51%
EPS Next 3Y17.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.43%
Revenue growth 3Y4.66%
Revenue growth 5Y42.83%
Sales Q2Q%1.9%
Revenue Next Year5.53%
Revenue Next 2Y7.89%
Revenue Next 3Y9.58%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y38.17%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year69.35%
EBIT Next 3Y41.96%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y69.5%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y69.5%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

DINGDONG CAYMAN LTD -SPN ADR / DDL FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DINGDONG CAYMAN LTD -SPN ADR (DDL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DDL.


Can you provide the valuation status for DINGDONG CAYMAN LTD -SPN ADR?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to DINGDONG CAYMAN LTD -SPN ADR (DDL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for DINGDONG CAYMAN LTD -SPN ADR?

DINGDONG CAYMAN LTD -SPN ADR (DDL) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for DDL stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DINGDONG CAYMAN LTD -SPN ADR (DDL) is 15.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.48.


Can you provide the financial health for DDL stock?

The financial health rating of DINGDONG CAYMAN LTD -SPN ADR (DDL) is 5 / 10.