DECISIVE DIVIDEND CORP (DE.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX-V:DE - CA24345T1003 - Common Stock
7.36 CAD
-0.02 (-0.27%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to DE. DE was compared to 3 industry peers in the Industrial Conglomerates industry. While DE has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. DE is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! Finally DE also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make DE a good candidate for dividend and growth investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year DE was profitable.
In the past year DE had a positive cash flow from operations.
DE had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years DE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
DE has a better Return On Assets (3.56%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
DE's Return On Equity of 10.32% is amongst the best of the industry. DE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.59%, DE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DE is in line with the industry average of 4.39%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.56% | ||
| ROE | 10.32% | ||
| ROIC | 5.59% |
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's Profit Margin of 4.02% is amongst the best of the industry. DE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DE has remained more or less at the same level.
DE has a Operating Margin of 8.04%. 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.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 37.84%, DE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DE has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.02% | ||
| GM | 37.84% |
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
DE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for DE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
DE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
DE has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.98 indicates that DE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
DE's Altman-Z score of 1.98 is amongst the best of the industry. DE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DE is 5.58, which is a neutral value as it means it would take DE, 5.58 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.58. This is amongst the best in the industry. DE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
DE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.25. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of DE (1.25) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.98 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC7.33%
2.3 Liquidity
DE has a Current Ratio of 2.25. This indicates that DE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DE (2.25) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
DE has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that DE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.16, DE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 31.82%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, DE shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.12% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 10.56% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 21.96% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.82%
EPS 3Y-17.64%
EPS 5Y9.12%
EPS Q2Q%300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.56%
Revenue growth 3Y26.95%
Revenue growth 5Y21.96%
Sales Q2Q%26.35%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 121.27% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, DE will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 15.55% on average per year.
EPS Next Y267.2%
EPS Next 2Y121.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year22.97%
Revenue Next 2Y14.63%
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.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
DE is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.38.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.27, DE is valued at the same level.
DE is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.03.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DE is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DE to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.77), we can say DE is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than DE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DE's 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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as DE's earnings are expected to grow with 121.27% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.09
PEG (5Y)2.78
EPS Next 2Y121.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.25%, DE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
DE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.14. 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 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.25% |
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
157.81% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DE's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP157.81%
EPS Next 2Y121.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX-V:DE (9/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
7.36
-0.02 (-0.27%)
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 Cap147.13M
Analysts80
Price Target10.01 (36.01%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.25% |
Yearly Dividend0.43
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.79%
DP157.81%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)110.86%
Min EPS beat(2)15.34%
Max EPS beat(2)206.37%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)44.24%
Min EPS beat(4)-26.47%
Max EPS beat(4)206.37%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-63.24%
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)12.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)10.84%
Max Revenue beat(2)13.26%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.26%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.55%
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)20.77%
PT rev (3m)20.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.03 | ||
| P/S | 1.01 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.78 | ||
| P/B | 2.6 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.81 |
EPS(TTM)0.29
EY3.94%
EPS(NY)0.49
Fwd EY6.65%
FCF(TTM)0.66
FCFY8.94%
OCF(TTM)1.09
OCFY14.75%
SpS7.27
BVpS2.83
TBVpS-0.99
PEG (NY)0.09
PEG (5Y)2.78
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.56% | ||
| ROE | 10.32% | ||
| ROCE | 8.43% | ||
| ROIC | 5.59% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.72% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.1% | ||
| OM | 8.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.02% | ||
| GM | 37.84% | ||
| FCFM | 9.06% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.89
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.58 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.2 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 81.35% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.88% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.2 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 97.84% | ||
| Profit Quality | 225.34% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.98 |
F-Score6
WACC7.33%
ROIC/WACC0.76
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)31.82%
EPS 3Y-17.64%
EPS 5Y9.12%
EPS Q2Q%300%
EPS Next Y267.2%
EPS Next 2Y121.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.56%
Revenue growth 3Y26.95%
Revenue growth 5Y21.96%
Sales Q2Q%26.35%
Revenue Next Year22.97%
Revenue Next 2Y14.63%
Revenue Next 3Y19.02%
Revenue Next 5Y15.55%
EBIT growth 1Y6.41%
EBIT growth 3Y19.9%
EBIT growth 5Y23.07%
EBIT Next Year161.5%
EBIT Next 3Y63.57%
EBIT Next 5Y47.32%
FCF growth 1Y20.51%
FCF growth 3Y42.9%
FCF growth 5Y6.96%
OCF growth 1Y53.9%
OCF growth 3Y48.42%
OCF growth 5Y21.33%