DLH HOLDINGS CORP (DLHC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:DLHC • US23335Q1004
5.5 USD
-0.07 (-1.26%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
5.35 USD
-0.15 (-2.73%)
After Hours: 2/13/2026, 8:03:39 PM
DLHC gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 88 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. DLHC has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. DLHC has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- DLHC had negative earnings in the past year.
- DLHC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.38%, DLHC is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -0.96%, DLHC is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- DLHC has a Return On Invested Capital (4.49%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DLHC is significantly below the industry average of 12.55%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.38% | ||
| ROE | -0.96% | ||
| ROIC | 4.49% |
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's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a Operating Margin value of 3.90%, DLHC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DLHC has declined.
- DLHC's Gross Margin of 18.68% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DLHC is outperformed by 73.86% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DLHC has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 18.68% |
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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DLHC is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for DLHC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- 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 1.61. This is a bad value and indicates that DLHC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- DLHC's Altman-Z score of 1.61 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DLHC is outperformed by 61.36% of its industry peers.
- DLHC has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.41. This is a neutral value as DLHC would need 4.41 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- DLHC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.41. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DLHC outperforms 56.82% of its industry peers.
- DLHC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.03. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of DLHC (1.03) is worse than 71.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.61 |
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC10.33%
2.3 Liquidity
- DLHC has a Current Ratio of 0.97. 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 Current ratio of 0.97. This is in the lower half of the industry: DLHC underperforms 78.41% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.97 indicates that DLHC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.97, DLHC is not doing good in the industry: 78.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for DLHC have decreased strongly by -104.55% 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.
- DLHC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -17.04%.
- 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)-104.55%
EPS 3Y-57.47%
EPS 5Y-29.88%
EPS Q2Q%-150%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.04%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.47%
Revenue growth 5Y10.49%
Sales Q2Q%-24.11%
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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, DLHC will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -14.42% on average per year.
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.
- 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
- The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for DLHC. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
- Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for DLHC. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DLHC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DLHC is valued cheaper than 98.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.19 |
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% |
5.5
-0.07 (-1.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-09 2026-02-09/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners66%
Inst Owner Change1.41%
Ins Owners14.1%
Ins Owner Change2.5%
Market Cap79.69M
Revenue(TTM)322.61M
Net Income(TTM)-1.08M
Analysts82.86
Price Target10.2 (85.45%)
Short Float %0.43%
Short Ratio3.3
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-126.05%
Min EPS beat(2)-296.08%
Max EPS beat(2)43.98%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-67.51%
Min EPS beat(4)-296.08%
Max EPS beat(4)43.98%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-33.61%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-22.6%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-9.67%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.79%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.36%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.56%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.03%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.06%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.11%
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)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.84%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.66 | ||
| P/B | 0.71 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.19 |
EPS(TTM)-0.02
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.03
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.09
FCFY37.96%
OCF(TTM)2.07
OCFY37.62%
SpS22.26
BVpS7.74
TBVpS-7.85
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.38% | ||
| ROE | -0.96% | ||
| ROCE | 5.19% | ||
| ROIC | 4.49% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.5% | ||
| ROICexgc | 66.78% | ||
| OM | 3.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 18.68% | ||
| FCFM | 9.38% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover1.14
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.41 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.9 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 1.58% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.08% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.97 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 100.76% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.61 |
F-Score4
WACC10.33%
ROIC/WACC0.43
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)-104.55%
EPS 3Y-57.47%
EPS 5Y-29.88%
EPS Q2Q%-150%
EPS Next Y-457%
EPS Next 2Y-51.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.04%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.47%
Revenue growth 5Y10.49%
Sales Q2Q%-24.11%
Revenue Next Year-32.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-14.42%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-46.94%
EBIT growth 3Y-20.88%
EBIT growth 5Y3.11%
EBIT Next Year20.12%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y9.16%
FCF growth 3Y295.63%
FCF growth 5Y3.55%
OCF growth 1Y6.59%
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.
How financially healthy is DLH HOLDINGS CORP?
The financial health rating of DLH HOLDINGS CORP (DLHC) is 1 / 10.