DELUXE CORP (DLX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:DLX • US2480191012

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This DLX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. DLX Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year DLX was profitable.
  • In the past year DLX had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years DLX has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years DLX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
DLX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDLX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • DLX has a better Return On Assets (2.87%) than 64.63% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of DLX (12.07%) is better than 70.73% of its industry peers.
  • DLX's Return On Invested Capital of 8.01% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DLX outperforms 74.39% of its industry peers.
  • DLX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.05%. This is below the industry average of 10.18%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (7.05%) for DLX is below the current ROIC(8.01%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.87%
ROE 12.07%
ROIC 8.01%
ROA(3y)1.86%
ROA(5y)1.95%
ROE(3y)8.3%
ROE(5y)9.32%
ROIC(3y)7.05%
ROIC(5y)6.74%
DLX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDLX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.85%, DLX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.07% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DLX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.07%, DLX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DLX's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 53.00%, DLX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.68% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DLX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.07%
PM (TTM) 3.85%
GM 53%
OM growth 3Y8.27%
OM growth 5Y-0.94%
PM growth 3Y9.64%
PM growth 5Y50.93%
GM growth 3Y-0.55%
GM growth 5Y-2.18%
DLX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDLX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

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2. DLX Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DLX is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for DLX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • DLX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DLX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
DLX Yearly Shares OutstandingDLX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
DLX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDLX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • DLX has an Altman-Z score of 1.65. This is a bad value and indicates that DLX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • DLX's Altman-Z score of 1.65 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DLX outperforms 46.34% of its industry peers.
  • DLX has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.76. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as DLX would need 8.76 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • DLX has a better Debt to FCF ratio (8.76) than 60.98% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.08 is on the high side and indicates that DLX has dependencies on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of DLX (2.08) is worse than 80.49% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.08
Debt/FCF 8.76
Altman-Z 1.65
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC8.64%
DLX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDLX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • DLX has a Current Ratio of 1.04. This is a normal value and indicates that DLX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • DLX has a Current ratio of 1.04. This is in the lower half of the industry: DLX underperforms 73.17% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.98 indicates that DLX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.98, DLX is not doing good in the industry: 69.51% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.04
Quick Ratio 0.98
DLX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDLX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. DLX Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • DLX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.52%, which is quite good.
  • DLX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -6.24% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, DLX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.54% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, DLX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.56% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.52%
EPS 3Y-3.3%
EPS 5Y-6.24%
EPS Q2Q%14.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.54%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.59%
Revenue growth 5Y3.56%
Sales Q2Q%2.84%

3.2 Future

  • DLX is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.94% yearly.
  • DLX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.44% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.47%
EPS Next 2Y7.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.22%
Revenue Next 2Y1.44%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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.
DLX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDLX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
DLX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDLX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. DLX Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.33 indicates a rather cheap valuation of DLX.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DLX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.46% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • DLX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.64, the valuation of DLX can be described as very cheap.
  • 92.68% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DLX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.19. DLX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.33
Fwd PE 6.64
DLX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDLX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DLX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.80% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • 90.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DLX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.56
EV/EBITDA 6.72
DLX Per share dataDLX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • DLX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. DLX Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.33%, DLX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.84, DLX pays a better dividend. On top of this DLX pays more dividend than 92.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • DLX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.33%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of DLX has a limited annual growth rate of 0.50%.
  • DLX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • DLX has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years17
DLX Yearly Dividends per shareDLX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 67.23% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DLX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of DLX is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP67.23%
EPS Next 2Y7.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A
DLX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDLX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M
DLX Dividend Payout.DLX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DLX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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DLX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

DELUXE CORP

NYSE:DLX (3/27/2026, 8:12:13 PM)

After market: 26.82 -0.17 (-0.63%)

26.99

-0.71 (-2.56%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)01-28
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners89.74%
Inst Owner Change-0.17%
Ins Owners2.32%
Ins Owner Change18.06%
Market Cap1.23B
Revenue(TTM)2.13B
Net Income(TTM)82.10M
Analysts80
Price Target33.32 (23.45%)
Short Float %6.94%
Short Ratio6.25
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.33%
Yearly Dividend1.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.5%
DP67.23%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years17
Ex-Date02-09
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.43%
Min EPS beat(2)14.06%
Max EPS beat(2)14.81%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)12.5%
Min EPS beat(4)4.59%
Max EPS beat(4)16.56%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)10.56%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)12.41%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)9.47%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.44%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.48%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.05%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.44%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.26%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.02%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.79%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)11.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.28%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.33
Fwd PE 6.64
P/S 0.58
P/FCF 7.56
P/OCF 4.56
P/B 1.81
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.72
EPS(TTM)3.68
EY13.63%
EPS(NY)4.07
Fwd EY15.06%
FCF(TTM)3.57
FCFY13.23%
OCF(TTM)5.92
OCFY21.94%
SpS46.69
BVpS14.89
TBVpS-23.87
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number35.11
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.87%
ROE 12.07%
ROCE 11.59%
ROIC 8.01%
ROICexc 8.15%
ROICexgc 43.15%
OM 12.07%
PM (TTM) 3.85%
GM 53%
FCFM 7.65%
ROA(3y)1.86%
ROA(5y)1.95%
ROE(3y)8.3%
ROE(5y)9.32%
ROIC(3y)7.05%
ROIC(5y)6.74%
ROICexc(3y)7.2%
ROICexc(5y)6.87%
ROICexgc(3y)39.34%
ROICexgc(5y)38.38%
ROCE(3y)10.19%
ROCE(5y)9.75%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.9%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.36%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.95%
OM growth 3Y8.27%
OM growth 5Y-0.94%
PM growth 3Y9.64%
PM growth 5Y50.93%
GM growth 3Y-0.55%
GM growth 5Y-2.18%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.74
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.08
Debt/FCF 8.76
Debt/EBITDA 3.57
Cap/Depr 77.88%
Cap/Sales 5.03%
Interest Coverage 2.31
Cash Conversion 68.45%
Profit Quality 198.77%
Current Ratio 1.04
Quick Ratio 0.98
Altman-Z 1.65
F-Score6
WACC8.64%
ROIC/WACC0.93
Cap/Depr(3y)64.76%
Cap/Depr(5y)66.52%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.69%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.9%
Profit Quality(3y)254.1%
Profit Quality(5y)209.35%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.52%
EPS 3Y-3.3%
EPS 5Y-6.24%
EPS Q2Q%14.29%
EPS Next Y10.47%
EPS Next 2Y7.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.54%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.59%
Revenue growth 5Y3.56%
Sales Q2Q%2.84%
Revenue Next Year1.22%
Revenue Next 2Y1.44%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y18.46%
EBIT growth 3Y6.55%
EBIT growth 5Y2.59%
EBIT Next Year73.41%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y63.38%
FCF growth 3Y25.49%
FCF growth 5Y2.55%
OCF growth 1Y39.28%
OCF growth 3Y12.21%
OCF growth 5Y4.46%

DELUXE CORP / DLX Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for DLX stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DLX.


Can you provide the valuation status for DELUXE CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to DELUXE CORP (DLX). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is DELUXE CORP (DLX) stock?

DELUXE CORP (DLX) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of DELUXE CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DELUXE CORP (DLX) is 7.33 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.81.


Can you provide the financial health for DLX stock?

The financial health rating of DELUXE CORP (DLX) is 2 / 10.