DHI GROUP INC (DHX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:DHX - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US23331S1006 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to DHX. DHX was compared to 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. While DHX is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. DHX has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DHX had positive earnings in the past year.
DHX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: DHX reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years DHX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of DHX (0.11%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DHX's Return On Equity of 0.22% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DHX outperforms 62.86% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of DHX (3.70%) is better than 68.57% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DHX is significantly below the industry average of 11.47%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.70%) for DHX is above the 3 year average (3.66%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.11% | ||
| ROE | 0.22% | ||
| ROIC | 3.7% |
ROA(3y)1.17%
ROA(5y)-4.47%
ROE(3y)2.47%
ROE(5y)-8.33%
ROIC(3y)3.66%
ROIC(5y)3.04%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 0.18%, DHX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DHX has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 5.24%, DHX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DHX has declined.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 85.74%, DHX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DHX has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.18% | ||
| GM | 85.74% |
OM growth 3Y235.07%
OM growth 5Y-16.43%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-53.76%
GM growth 3Y-0.64%
GM growth 5Y-0.76%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
DHX 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 DHX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
DHX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
DHX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.17, we must say that DHX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
DHX's Altman-Z score of 1.17 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DHX outperforms 48.57% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DHX is 4.50, which is a neutral value as it means it would take DHX, 4.50 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DHX has a Debt to FCF ratio (4.50) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that DHX is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.28, DHX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.17 |
ROIC/WACC0.39
WACC9.45%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.47 indicates that DHX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DHX (0.47) is worse than 88.57% of its industry peers.
DHX has a Quick Ratio of 0.47. This is a bad value and indicates that DHX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DHX has a worse Quick ratio (0.47) than 87.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DHX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 130.00%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, DHX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -3.16% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -6.55% in the past year.
DHX shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.02% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)130%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-3.16%
EPS Q2Q%75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.55%
Revenue growth 3Y5.78%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.02%
Sales Q2Q%-6.71%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -38.31% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
DHX is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.76% yearly.
EPS Next Y-66.33%
EPS Next 2Y-38.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-6.97%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.76%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.17 indicates a rather cheap valuation of DHX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DHX is valued cheaper than 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.98, DHX is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.34 indicates a rather expensive valuation of DHX.
DHX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
DHX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.38, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
92.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DHX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DHX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DHX is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.87 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DHX's earnings are expected to decrease with -38.31% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-38.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DHX does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:DHX (4/30/2025, 3:46:43 PM)
1.42
-0.03 (-2.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners65.19%
Inst Owner Change0.22%
Ins Owners16.2%
Ins Owner Change2.89%
Market Cap68.56M
Analysts82.86
Price Target4.97 (250%)
Short Float %0.28%
Short Ratio0.77
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)190.39%
Min EPS beat(2)65.02%
Max EPS beat(2)315.76%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)137.13%
Min EPS beat(4)65.02%
Max EPS beat(4)315.76%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)114.66%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)175.29%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-693.86%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.25%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.45%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.45%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.35%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.7%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.06%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)5.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-49.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.98%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.34 | ||
| P/S | 0.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.26 | ||
| P/B | 0.6 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.87 |
EPS(TTM)0.23
EY16.2%
EPS(NY)0.08
Fwd EY5.45%
FCF(TTM)0.15
FCFY10.38%
OCF(TTM)0.44
OCFY30.7%
SpS2.94
BVpS2.37
TBVpS-0.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.11% | ||
| ROE | 0.22% | ||
| ROCE | 4.69% | ||
| ROIC | 3.7% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 192.23% | ||
| OM | 5.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.18% | ||
| GM | 85.74% | ||
| FCFM | 5.01% |
ROA(3y)1.17%
ROA(5y)-4.47%
ROE(3y)2.47%
ROE(5y)-8.33%
ROIC(3y)3.66%
ROIC(5y)3.04%
ROICexc(3y)3.75%
ROICexc(5y)3.13%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)4.63%
ROCE(5y)3.85%
ROICexcg growth 3Y308.37%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-14.06%
ROICexc growth 3Y255.67%
ROICexc growth 5Y-13.05%
OM growth 3Y235.07%
OM growth 5Y-16.43%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-53.76%
GM growth 3Y-0.64%
GM growth 5Y-0.76%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.5 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.26 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 77.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.82% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.34 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.83% | ||
| Profit Quality | 2811.46% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.17 |
F-Score6
WACC9.45%
ROIC/WACC0.39
Cap/Depr(3y)100.02%
Cap/Depr(5y)103.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.77%
Profit Quality(3y)1091.74%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)130%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-3.16%
EPS Q2Q%75%
EPS Next Y-66.33%
EPS Next 2Y-38.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.55%
Revenue growth 3Y5.78%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.02%
Sales Q2Q%-6.71%
Revenue Next Year-6.97%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.76%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-14.58%
EBIT growth 3Y254.44%
EBIT growth 5Y-17.28%
EBIT Next Year290.12%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y550.78%
FCF growth 3Y-20.72%
FCF growth 5Y-4.01%
OCF growth 1Y-1.41%
OCF growth 3Y-9.7%
OCF growth 5Y-1.69%