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

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

3.32  -0.11 (-3.21%)

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to DDL. DDL was compared to 41 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. DDL has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. 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

In the past year DDL was profitable.
DDL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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

DDL has a Return On Assets (2.90%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DDL's Return On Equity of 31.72% is amongst the best of the industry. DDL outperforms 97.50% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of DDL (3.19%) is worse than 62.50% of its industry peers.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.90%, DDL is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.00% of the companies in the same industry.
DDL has a worse Operating Margin (0.59%) than 67.50% of its industry peers.
DDL has a Gross Margin of 30.18%. This is in the better half of the industry: DDL outperforms 75.00% 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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DDL is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for DDL remains at a similar level compared to 1 year 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 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 1.06. This is a bad value and indicates that DDL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of DDL (1.06) is worse than 82.50% of its industry peers.
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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.93, DDL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
DDL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.64. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.64, DDL is not doing good in the industry: 90.00% 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 1.06
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

A Current Ratio of 1.00 indicates that DDL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.00, DDL is not doing good in the industry: 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.88 indicates that DDL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DDL (0.88) is better than 72.50% 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.
The Revenue has been growing by 20.78% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 109.53% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
DDL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.01% yearly.
EPS Next Y367.09%
EPS Next 2Y184.29%
EPS Next 3Y109.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.68%
Revenue Next 2Y10.32%
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 25.54 indicates a quite expensive valuation of DDL.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as DDL.
DDL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.29.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.38, the valuation of DDL can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DDL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DDL is cheaper than 77.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DDL to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.44), we can say DDL is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.54
Fwd PE 13.38
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

97.50% 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 6.12
EV/EBITDA -7.89
DDL Per share dataDDL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DDL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as DDL's earnings are expected to grow with 109.53% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.07
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y184.29%
EPS Next 3Y109.53%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for DDL!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

DINGDONG CAYMAN LTD -SPN ADR

NYSE:DDL (1/22/2025, 9:37:10 AM)

3.32

-0.11 (-3.21%)

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)N/A N/A
Inst Owners28.43%
Inst Owner Change0.34%
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap721.11M
Analysts80
Price Target4.37 (31.63%)
Short Float %1.37%
Short Ratio1.42
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)-42.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.56%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.54
Fwd PE 13.38
P/S 0.24
P/FCF 6.12
P/OCF 6.12
P/B 8.36
P/tB 8.36
EV/EBITDA -7.89
EPS(TTM)0.13
EY3.92%
EPS(NY)0.25
Fwd EY7.48%
FCF(TTM)0.54
FCFY16.33%
OCF(TTM)0.54
OCFY16.33%
SpS14
BVpS0.4
TBVpS0.4
PEG (NY)0.07
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 1.06
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 Y367.09%
EPS Next 2Y184.29%
EPS Next 3Y109.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.61%
Revenue growth 3Y20.78%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%28.04%
Revenue Next Year9.68%
Revenue Next 2Y10.32%
Revenue Next 3Y8.01%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y219.01%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year786.21%
EBIT Next 3Y158.67%
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