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

USA - NYSE:DDL - US25445D1019 - ADR

1.85 USD
+0.03 (+1.65%)
Last: 10/13/2025, 8:04:00 PM
1.85 USD
0 (0%)
Pre-Market: 10/14/2025, 5:21:05 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, DDL scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DDL was compared to 39 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While DDL seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. DDL may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DDL had positive earnings in the past year.
DDL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 of 4.89%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DDL outperforms 56.41% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 35.06%, DDL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of DDL (5.95%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.89%
ROE 35.06%
ROIC 5.95%
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.38%, DDL is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.72% of the companies in the same industry.
DDL has a Operating Margin of 0.97%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DDL underperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 29.66%, DDL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
DDL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.97%
PM (TTM) 1.38%
GM 29.66%
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.
DDL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
DDL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
DDL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 1.23, we must say that DDL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
DDL has a Altman-Z score of 1.23. This is amonst the worse of the industry: DDL underperforms 82.05% of its industry peers.
DDL has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.37. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.37 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DDL (1.37) is better than 82.05% of its industry peers.
DDL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.13. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
DDL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.13. This is in the lower half of the industry: DDL underperforms 71.79% 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 1.13
Debt/FCF 1.37
Altman-Z 1.23
ROIC/WACC1.79
WACC3.33%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.04 indicates that DDL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
DDL has a Current ratio of 1.04. This is in the lower half of the industry: DDL underperforms 64.10% of its industry peers.
DDL has a Quick Ratio of 1.04. 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 Quick ratio of 0.93. This is in the better half of the industry: DDL outperforms 71.79% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.04
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 384.33% over the past year.
DDL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 15.14%.
DDL shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 42.83% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)384.33%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%58.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.14%
Revenue growth 3Y4.66%
Revenue growth 5Y42.83%
Sales Q2Q%6.73%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.01% 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 9.96% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.44%
EPS Next 2Y12.6%
EPS Next 3Y18.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.4%
Revenue Next 2Y8.36%
Revenue Next 3Y9.96%
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.41 indicates a reasonable valuation of DDL.
87.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DDL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
DDL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.34.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.41, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of DDL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DDL is valued cheaper than 97.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.86, DDL is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.41
Fwd PE 6.41
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

94.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DDL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.69
EV/EBITDA -11.97
DDL Per share dataDDL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DDL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
DDL's earnings are expected to grow with 18.01% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.6%
EPS Next 3Y18.01%

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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 (10/13/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

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1.85

+0.03 (+1.65%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)08-18 2025-08-18
Earnings (Next)11-04 2025-11-04
Inst Owners36.81%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap401.42M
Analysts77.5
Price Target2.98 (61.08%)
Short Float %0.7%
Short Ratio1.52
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)-2.56%
PT rev (3m)-20.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.79%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.41
Fwd PE 6.41
P/S 0.12
P/FCF 3.69
P/OCF 3.69
P/B 3.04
P/tB 3.04
EV/EBITDA -11.97
EPS(TTM)0.22
EY11.89%
EPS(NY)0.29
Fwd EY15.59%
FCF(TTM)0.5
FCFY27.07%
OCF(TTM)0.5
OCFY27.07%
SpS15.44
BVpS0.61
TBVpS0.61
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.89%
ROE 35.06%
ROCE 11.49%
ROIC 5.95%
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 0.97%
PM (TTM) 1.38%
GM 29.66%
FCFM 3.24%
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
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 3Y14.42%
GM growth 5Y11.93%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover3.54
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.13
Debt/FCF 1.37
Debt/EBITDA 3.06
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 223.35%
Profit Quality 234.5%
Current Ratio 1.04
Quick Ratio 0.93
Altman-Z 1.23
F-Score7
WACC3.33%
ROIC/WACC1.79
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)384.33%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%58.8%
EPS Next Y6.44%
EPS Next 2Y12.6%
EPS Next 3Y18.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.14%
Revenue growth 3Y4.66%
Revenue growth 5Y42.83%
Sales Q2Q%6.73%
Revenue Next Year6.4%
Revenue Next 2Y8.36%
Revenue Next 3Y9.96%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1836.53%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year54.03%
EBIT Next 3Y43.18%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y437.46%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y437.46%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A