5.87 USD
-0.02 (-0.34%)
Last: Feb 6, 2026, 08:00 PM
Taking everything into account, DLHC scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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
- DLHC had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year DLHC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years DLHC has been profitable.
- DLHC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- DLHC's Return On Assets of 0.47% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DLHC outperforms 46.07% of its industry peers.
- DLHC has a Return On Equity (1.21%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- DLHC's Return On Invested Capital of 5.86% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DLHC outperforms 53.93% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DLHC is below the industry average of 12.01%.
| 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 47.19% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DLHC has declined.
- DLHC has a Operating Margin of 4.87%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DLHC outperforms 52.81% of its industry peers.
- DLHC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- DLHC's Gross Margin of 18.92% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DLHC is outperformed by 73.03% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DLHC has declined.
| 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
- DLHC has an Altman-Z score of 1.72. This is a bad value and indicates that DLHC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- DLHC has a Altman-Z score (1.72) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of DLHC (5.57) is comparable to the rest of the 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 | 1.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC10.17%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.00 indicates that DLHC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of DLHC (1.00) is worse than 75.28% of its industry peers.
- DLHC has a Quick 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.
- 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
- The earnings per share for DLHC have decreased strongly by -80.39% in the last year.
- 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.
- The Revenue has been growing by 10.49% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -51.86% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
- DLHC is expected to show a very negative growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -14.42% yearly.
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
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 58.70 indicates a quite expensive valuation of DLHC.
- 62.92% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than DLHC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.92. 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 | 58.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DLHC is valued cheaper than 89.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- 97.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DLHC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.26 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- DLHC's earnings are expected to decrease with -51.86% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-51.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for DLHC!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NASDAQ:DLHC (2/6/2026, 8:00:01 PM)
5.87
-0.02 (-0.34%)
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 Cap84.47M
Revenue(TTM)344.50M
Net Income(TTM)1.36M
Analysts82.86
Price Target10.2 (73.76%)
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 | 58.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.64 | ||
| P/B | 0.75 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.26 |
EPS(TTM)0.1
EY1.7%
EPS(NY)-0.36
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.6
FCFY27.2%
OCF(TTM)1.61
OCFY27.48%
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 | 1.72 |
F-Score5
WACC10.17%
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 58.7 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.