5.85 USD
+0.07 (+1.21%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to DLHC. DLHC was compared to 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of DLHC have multiple concerns. 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.
In the past 5 years DLHC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
DLHC's Return On Assets of 0.47% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DLHC outperforms 44.83% of its industry peers.
DLHC has a Return On Equity (1.21%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 11.85%.
| 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
DLHC has a Profit Margin of 0.40%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DLHC outperforms 45.98% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DLHC has declined.
DLHC has a Operating Margin (4.87%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DLHC has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 18.92%, DLHC is not doing good in the industry: 73.56% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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
DLHC 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 DLHC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DLHC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DLHC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
DLHC has an Altman-Z score of 1.71. This is a bad value and indicates that DLHC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.71, DLHC is doing worse than 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DLHC is 5.57, which is a neutral value as it means it would take DLHC, 5.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DLHC's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.57 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DLHC outperforms 55.17% of its industry peers.
DLHC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.06. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.06, DLHC is not doing good in the industry: 68.97% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.71 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC10.51%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.00 indicates that DLHC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DLHC has a Current ratio of 1.00. This is in the lower half of the industry: DLHC underperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that DLHC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.00, DLHC is doing worse than 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for DLHC have decreased strongly by -80.39% in the last year.
DLHC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -29.88% yearly.
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
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next Y-375.4%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-29.36%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 58.50, which means the current valuation is very expensive for DLHC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DLHC indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: DLHC is more expensive than 63.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DLHC is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
DLHC is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 58.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DLHC is valued cheaper than 90.80% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DLHC indicates a rather cheap valuation: DLHC is cheaper than 96.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for DLHC!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NASDAQ:DLHC (1/13/2026, 12:51:59 PM)
5.85
+0.07 (+1.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners66%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners14.1%
Ins Owner Change2.5%
Market Cap84.18M
Revenue(TTM)344.50M
Net Income(TTM)1.36M
Analysts82.86
Price Target10.2 (74.36%)
Short Float %0.83%
Short Ratio0.94
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)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 58.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.63 | ||
| P/B | 0.75 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.24 |
EPS(TTM)0.1
EY1.71%
EPS(NY)-0.28
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.6
FCFY27.29%
OCF(TTM)1.61
OCFY27.58%
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
WACC10.51%
ROIC/WACC0.56
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-375.4%
EPS Next 2YN/A
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-29.36%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
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 58.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.75.
How financially healthy is DLH HOLDINGS CORP?
The financial health rating of DLH HOLDINGS CORP (DLHC) is 1 / 10.