DUN & BRADSTREET HOLDINGS IN (DNB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:DNB - US26484T1060 - Common Stock
9.15 USD
+0.04 (+0.44%)
9.17 USD
+0.02 (+0.22%)
DNB gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 82 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. DNB may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. DNB has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year DNB was profitable.
In the past year DNB had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years DNB always reported negative net income.
In the past 5 years DNB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
DNB has a worse Return On Assets (-0.44%) than 63.86% of its industry peers.
DNB's Return On Equity of -1.16% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DNB is outperformed by 63.86% of its industry peers.
DNB has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.11%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DNB underperforms 62.65% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DNB is significantly below the industry average of 12.76%.
The 3 year average ROIC (1.76%) for DNB is below the current ROIC(2.11%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.44% | ||
| ROE | -1.16% | ||
| ROIC | 2.11% |
ROA(3y)-0.29%
ROA(5y)-0.7%
ROE(3y)-0.77%
ROE(5y)-1.85%
ROIC(3y)1.76%
ROIC(5y)1.54%
1.3 Margins
DNB has a Operating Margin of 8.49%. This is in the better half of the industry: DNB outperforms 68.67% of its industry peers.
DNB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 61.53%, DNB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.49% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DNB has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 61.53% |
OM growth 3Y4.09%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.54%
GM growth 5Y-1.84%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DNB is destroying value.
DNB has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DNB has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DNB is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.60, we must say that DNB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.60, DNB is not doing good in the industry: 75.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
DNB has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.18. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DNB would need 13.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 13.18, DNB is not doing good in the industry: 61.45% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
DNB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.05. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.05, DNB is not doing good in the industry: 69.88% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.6 |
ROIC/WACC0.27
WACC7.92%
2.3 Liquidity
DNB has a Current Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that DNB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DNB (0.61) is worse than 90.36% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.61 indicates that DNB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DNB has a Quick ratio of 0.61. This is amonst the worse of the industry: DNB underperforms 89.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DNB shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.90%.
DNB shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -3.13% yearly.
Looking at the last year, DNB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.97% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.38% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.9%
EPS 3Y-3.13%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-17.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.97%
Revenue growth 3Y3.22%
Revenue growth 5Y8.38%
Sales Q2Q%1.56%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, DNB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.07% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.67% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-0.51%
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3Y5.62%
EPS Next 5Y10.07%
Revenue Next Year1.89%
Revenue Next 2Y3.2%
Revenue Next 3Y3.99%
Revenue Next 5Y4.67%
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 accelerating.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.43, the valuation of DNB can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DNB is valued cheaper than 87.95% of the companies in the same industry.
DNB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
DNB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.43.
DNB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DNB is cheaper than 87.95% of the companies in the same industry.
DNB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DNB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DNB is cheaper than 78.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DNB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.28 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3Y5.62%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.19%, DNB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.07, DNB pays a better dividend. On top of this DNB pays more dividend than 87.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DNB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.19% |
5.2 History
DNB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of DNB decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of DNB are negative and hence is the payout ratio. DNB will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-169.35%
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3Y5.62%
9.15
+0.04 (+0.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners85.92%
Inst Owner Change-7.4%
Ins Owners5.23%
Ins Owner Change-39.05%
Market Cap4.08B
Analysts50.77
Price Target9.33 (1.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.19% |
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-169.35%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.32%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.95%
Max EPS beat(2)3.31%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.41%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.95%
Max EPS beat(4)3.31%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.59%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.12%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.5%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.74%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.85%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.63%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.41%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.35%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.07%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.03%
PT rev (1m)-6.99%
PT rev (3m)-9.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.64%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.92%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.56%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.43 | ||
| P/S | 1.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.98 | ||
| P/B | 1.23 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.28 |
EPS(TTM)0.97
EY10.6%
EPS(NY)1.09
Fwd EY11.87%
FCF(TTM)0.6
FCFY6.52%
OCF(TTM)1.02
OCFY11.13%
SpS5.39
BVpS7.41
TBVpS-9.52
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.44% | ||
| ROE | -1.16% | ||
| ROCE | 2.67% | ||
| ROIC | 2.11% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 8.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 61.53% | ||
| FCFM | 11.06% |
ROA(3y)-0.29%
ROA(5y)-0.7%
ROE(3y)-0.77%
ROE(5y)-1.85%
ROIC(3y)1.76%
ROIC(5y)1.54%
ROICexc(3y)1.8%
ROICexc(5y)1.58%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)2.22%
ROCE(5y)1.95%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y13.17%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y4.09%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.54%
GM growth 5Y-1.84%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.41 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 32.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.83% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 57.69% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.6 |
F-Score4
WACC7.92%
ROIC/WACC0.27
Cap/Depr(3y)36.04%
Cap/Depr(5y)31.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.45%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.9%
EPS 3Y-3.13%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-17.39%
EPS Next Y-0.51%
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3Y5.62%
EPS Next 5Y10.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.97%
Revenue growth 3Y3.22%
Revenue growth 5Y8.38%
Sales Q2Q%1.56%
Revenue Next Year1.89%
Revenue Next 2Y3.2%
Revenue Next 3Y3.99%
Revenue Next 5Y4.67%
EBIT growth 1Y13.06%
EBIT growth 3Y7.44%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year20.99%
EBIT Next 3Y11.25%
EBIT Next 5Y9.32%
FCF growth 1Y-17.39%
FCF growth 3Y-12.51%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-15.08%
OCF growth 3Y-4.63%
OCF growth 5YN/A