5.75 USD
-0.11 (-1.88%)
Last: Feb 5, 2026, 03:37 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to DLHC. DLHC was compared to 89 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. DLHC may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. DLHC is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year DLHC was profitable.
- DLHC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years DLHC has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years DLHC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- DLHC has a Return On Assets of 0.47%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DLHC outperforms 46.07% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 1.21%, DLHC is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- DLHC has a Return On Invested Capital (5.86%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DLHC is below the industry average of 12.00%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.47% | ||
| ROE | 1.21% | ||
| ROIC | 5.86% |
ROA(3y)1.08%
ROA(5y)4.44%
ROE(3y)3.12%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)7.48%
ROIC(5y)11.41%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.40%, DLHC is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- DLHC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a Operating Margin value of 4.87%, DLHC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DLHC has declined.
- DLHC has a worse Gross Margin (18.92%) than 73.03% of its industry peers.
- DLHC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.4% | ||
| GM | 18.92% |
OM growth 3Y-17.18%
OM growth 5Y-6.68%
PM growth 3Y-59.37%
PM growth 5Y-34.95%
GM growth 3Y1.12%
GM growth 5Y-2.8%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DLHC is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DLHC has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, DLHC has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for DLHC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.71, we must say that DLHC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- DLHC has a Altman-Z score (1.71) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- DLHC has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.57. This is a neutral value as DLHC would need 5.57 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.57, DLHC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- DLHC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.06. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.06, DLHC is doing worse than 69.66% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.71 |
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC10.16%
2.3 Liquidity
- DLHC has a Current Ratio of 1.00. This is a bad value and indicates that DLHC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- DLHC has a worse Current ratio (1.00) than 75.28% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that DLHC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of DLHC (1.00) is worse than 75.28% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- DLHC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -80.39%.
- The earnings per share for DLHC have been decreasing by -29.88% on average. This is quite bad
- Looking at the last year, DLHC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -12.99% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, DLHC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.49% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-80.39%
EPS 3Y-57.47%
EPS 5Y-29.88%
EPS Q2Q%-137.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.99%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.47%
Revenue growth 5Y10.49%
Sales Q2Q%-15.8%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, DLHC will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -51.86% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -14.42% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y-457%
EPS Next 2Y-51.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-32.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-14.42%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 57.50, the valuation of DLHC can be described as expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DLHC is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.92% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.25. DLHC is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
- DLHC is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 57.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- DLHC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DLHC is cheaper than 89.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DLHC is valued cheaper than 98.88% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A cheap valuation may be justified as DLHC's earnings are expected to decrease with -51.86% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-51.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- DLHC does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NASDAQ:DLHC (2/5/2026, 3:37:01 PM)
5.75
-0.11 (-1.88%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)12-10 2025-12-10/amc
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11
Inst Owners66%
Inst Owner Change1.22%
Ins Owners14.1%
Ins Owner Change2.5%
Market Cap82.74M
Revenue(TTM)344.50M
Net Income(TTM)1.36M
Analysts82.86
Price Target10.2 (77.39%)
Short Float %0.56%
Short Ratio3.75
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-149.02%
Min EPS beat(2)-296.08%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.96%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-75.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-296.08%
Max EPS beat(4)12.04%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-36.29%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-23.85%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-15.86%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.56%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.56%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.19%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.46%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.2%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-29.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)-29.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.84%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.84%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 57.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.56 | ||
| P/B | 0.73 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.25 |
EPS(TTM)0.1
EY1.74%
EPS(NY)-0.36
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.6
FCFY27.77%
OCF(TTM)1.61
OCFY28.06%
SpS23.94
BVpS7.85
TBVpS-8.14
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.2
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.47% | ||
| ROE | 1.21% | ||
| ROCE | 6.77% | ||
| ROIC | 5.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.86% | ||
| ROICexgc | 81.43% | ||
| OM | 4.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.4% | ||
| GM | 18.92% | ||
| FCFM | 6.67% |
ROA(3y)1.08%
ROA(5y)4.44%
ROE(3y)3.12%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)7.48%
ROIC(5y)11.41%
ROICexc(3y)7.49%
ROICexc(5y)11.97%
ROICexgc(3y)141.56%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.65%
ROCE(5y)13.18%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-13.01%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y-36.15%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.79%
OM growth 3Y-17.18%
OM growth 5Y-6.68%
PM growth 3Y-59.37%
PM growth 5Y-34.95%
GM growth 3Y1.12%
GM growth 5Y-2.8%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.53 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 1.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.07% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.24 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.35% | ||
| Profit Quality | 1685.62% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.71 |
F-Score5
WACC10.16%
ROIC/WACC0.58
Cap/Depr(3y)3.44%
Cap/Depr(5y)4.59%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.15%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.14%
Profit Quality(3y)1375.61%
Profit Quality(5y)915.51%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-80.39%
EPS 3Y-57.47%
EPS 5Y-29.88%
EPS Q2Q%-137.5%
EPS Next Y-457%
EPS Next 2Y-51.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.99%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.47%
Revenue growth 5Y10.49%
Sales Q2Q%-15.8%
Revenue Next Year-32.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-14.42%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-32.58%
EBIT growth 3Y-20.88%
EBIT growth 5Y3.11%
EBIT Next Year20.12%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-13.4%
FCF growth 3Y295.63%
FCF growth 5Y3.55%
OCF growth 1Y-15.16%
OCF growth 3Y165.32%
OCF growth 5Y3.6%
DLH HOLDINGS CORP / DLHC FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for DLHC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to DLHC.
What is the valuation status of DLH HOLDINGS CORP (DLHC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to DLH HOLDINGS CORP (DLHC). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of DLHC stock?
DLH HOLDINGS CORP (DLHC) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the valuation of DLH HOLDINGS CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DLH HOLDINGS CORP (DLHC) is 57.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.73.
How financially healthy is DLH HOLDINGS CORP?
The financial health rating of DLH HOLDINGS CORP (DLHC) is 1 / 10.