DECISIVE DIVIDEND CORP (DE.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX-V:DE - TSX Venture Exchange - CA24345T1003 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
DE gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 3 industry peers in the Industrial Conglomerates industry. While DE belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. DE is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! Finally DE also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, DE could be worth investigating further for dividend and growth investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DE had positive earnings in the past year.
DE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years DE 4 years were profitable.
DE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of DE (1.71%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
DE's Return On Equity of 4.94% is amongst the best of the industry. DE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.76%, DE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DE is above the industry average of 3.74%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.71% | ||
| ROE | 4.94% | ||
| ROIC | 4.76% |
ROA(3y)3.61%
ROA(5y)2.66%
ROE(3y)9.98%
ROE(5y)7.35%
ROIC(3y)6.22%
ROIC(5y)5.84%
1.3 Margins
DE has a better Profit Margin (2.03%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
DE's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
DE has a Operating Margin of 7.12%. This is in the better half of the industry: DE outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DE has remained more or less at the same level.
DE has a better Gross Margin (37.55%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
DE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.03% | ||
| GM | 37.55% |
OM growth 3Y-5.56%
OM growth 5Y0.91%
PM growth 3Y-24.48%
PM growth 5Y-0.36%
GM growth 3Y3.06%
GM growth 5Y0.18%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DE is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for DE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DE is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.95 indicates that DE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
DE has a Altman-Z score of 1.95. This is amongst the best in the industry. DE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DE is 6.38, which is on the high side as it means it would take DE, 6.38 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.38, DE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.22 is on the high side and indicates that DE has dependencies on debt financing.
DE has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.22. This is amongst the best in the industry. DE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.95 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC7.18%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.12 indicates that DE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
DE's Current ratio of 2.12 is amongst the best of the industry. DE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.15 indicates that DE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.15, DE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.15 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -57.58%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.12% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
DE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.23%.
DE shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 21.96% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-57.58%
EPS 3Y-17.64%
EPS 5Y9.12%
EPS Q2Q%400%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.23%
Revenue growth 3Y26.95%
Revenue growth 5Y21.96%
Sales Q2Q%33.51%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, DE will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 101.99% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 15.55% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y252.41%
EPS Next 2Y101.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.84%
Revenue Next 2Y9.69%
Revenue Next 3Y19.02%
Revenue Next 5Y15.55%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 56.43, the valuation of DE can be described as expensive.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
DE is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.36, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of DE.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DE indicates a rather cheap valuation: DE is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DE to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.76), we can say DE is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 56.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DE is valued a bit more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
DE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DE is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.3 |
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.
DE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
DE's earnings are expected to grow with 101.99% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)6.19
EPS Next 2Y101.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.14%, DE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
DE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.12. DE pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
DE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.14% |
5.2 History
The dividend of DE has a limited annual growth rate of 4.79%.
DE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
DE has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.79%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
DE pays out 323.10% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of DE is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP323.1%
EPS Next 2Y101.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX-V:DE (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
7.9
+0.02 (+0.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryIndustrial Conglomerates
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.2%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners10.61%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap156.50M
Analysts82
Price Target8.29 (4.94%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.14% |
Yearly Dividend0.43
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.79%
DP323.1%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.57%
Min EPS beat(2)-26.47%
Max EPS beat(2)15.34%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-154.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-590.2%
Max EPS beat(4)15.34%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-94.53%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)9.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.09%
Max Revenue beat(2)13.26%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.99%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.26%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.79%
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)11.11%
PT rev (3m)11.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)45.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 56.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.36 | ||
| P/S | 1.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.49 | ||
| P/B | 2.76 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.3 |
EPS(TTM)0.14
EY1.77%
EPS(NY)0.41
Fwd EY5.16%
FCF(TTM)0.57
FCFY7.18%
OCF(TTM)0.93
OCFY11.78%
SpS6.95
BVpS2.86
TBVpS-1.03
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)6.19
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.71% | ||
| ROE | 4.94% | ||
| ROCE | 7.18% | ||
| ROIC | 4.76% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.83% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.3% | ||
| OM | 7.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.03% | ||
| GM | 37.55% | ||
| FCFM | 8.16% |
ROA(3y)3.61%
ROA(5y)2.66%
ROE(3y)9.98%
ROE(5y)7.35%
ROIC(3y)6.22%
ROIC(5y)5.84%
ROICexc(3y)6.49%
ROICexc(5y)6.12%
ROICexgc(3y)17.84%
ROICexgc(5y)16.93%
ROCE(3y)9.38%
ROCE(5y)8.81%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-18.62%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-1.84%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.77%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.52%
OM growth 3Y-5.56%
OM growth 5Y0.91%
PM growth 3Y-24.48%
PM growth 5Y-0.36%
GM growth 3Y3.06%
GM growth 5Y0.18%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.84
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.38 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.46 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 70.64% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.78 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 92.25% | ||
| Profit Quality | 401.86% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.95 |
F-Score4
WACC7.18%
ROIC/WACC0.66
Cap/Depr(3y)54.37%
Cap/Depr(5y)46.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.45%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.97%
Profit Quality(3y)198.63%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-57.58%
EPS 3Y-17.64%
EPS 5Y9.12%
EPS Q2Q%400%
EPS Next Y252.41%
EPS Next 2Y101.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.23%
Revenue growth 3Y26.95%
Revenue growth 5Y21.96%
Sales Q2Q%33.51%
Revenue Next Year13.84%
Revenue Next 2Y9.69%
Revenue Next 3Y19.02%
Revenue Next 5Y15.55%
EBIT growth 1Y-27.6%
EBIT growth 3Y19.9%
EBIT growth 5Y23.07%
EBIT Next Year161.5%
EBIT Next 3Y63.57%
EBIT Next 5Y47.32%
FCF growth 1Y88.4%
FCF growth 3Y42.9%
FCF growth 5Y6.96%
OCF growth 1Y114.33%
OCF growth 3Y48.42%
OCF growth 5Y21.33%