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DUN & BRADSTREET HOLDINGS IN (DNB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:DNB - US26484T1060 - Common Stock

9.15 USD
+0.04 (+0.44%)
Last: 8/25/2025, 8:15:17 PM
9.17 USD
+0.02 (+0.22%)
After Hours: 8/25/2025, 8:15:17 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, DNB scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DNB was compared to 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. DNB has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. DNB has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
DNB had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years DNB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
DNB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDNB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

DNB has a Return On Assets of -0.44%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DNB underperforms 63.86% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of DNB (-1.16%) is worse than 63.86% of its industry peers.
DNB has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.11%) than 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 22.56%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.11%) for DNB is above the 3 year average (1.76%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
DNB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDNB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.49%, DNB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DNB has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of DNB (61.53%) is better than 73.49% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DNB has declined.
Industry RankSector 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%
DNB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDNB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DNB is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DNB has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, DNB has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for DNB is higher compared to a year ago.
DNB Yearly Shares OutstandingDNB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
DNB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDNB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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.
DNB has a Altman-Z score of 0.60. This is in the lower half of the industry: DNB underperforms 75.90% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DNB (13.18) is worse than 61.45% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.05 is on the high side and indicates that DNB has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of DNB (1.05) is worse than 69.88% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.05
Debt/FCF 13.18
Altman-Z 0.6
ROIC/WACC0.27
WACC7.92%
DNB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDNB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

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.
DNB has a worse Current ratio (0.61) 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.61
Quick Ratio 0.61
DNB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDNB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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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.
DNB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.97%.
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

DNB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.07% yearly.
DNB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.67% yearly.
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

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.
DNB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDNB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B
DNB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDNB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

DNB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.43.
87.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DNB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.51. DNB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
DNB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.43.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DNB is valued cheaper than 87.95% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.98. DNB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.43
Fwd PE 8.43
DNB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDNB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

78.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DNB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DNB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DNB is cheaper than 67.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.35
EV/EBITDA 9.28
DNB Per share dataDNB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3Y5.62%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DNB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.19%.
DNB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.28. DNB pays more dividend than 87.95% of the companies in the same industry.
DNB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector 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
DNB Yearly Dividends per shareDNB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

DNB has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-169.35%
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3Y5.62%
DNB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDNB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M -600M

DUN & BRADSTREET HOLDINGS IN

NYSE:DNB (8/25/2025, 8:15:17 PM)

After market: 9.17 +0.02 (+0.22%)

9.15

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)08-11 2025-08-11/amc
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29/bmo
Inst Owners85.92%
Inst Owner Change-89.37%
Ins Owners5.23%
Ins Owner Change-1484.01%
Market Cap4.08B
Revenue(TTM)2.41B
Net Income(TTM)-38.50M
Analysts50.77
Price Target9.33 (1.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.19%
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-169.35%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-06 2025-03-06 (0.05)
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 RankSector 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
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 RankSector 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

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The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DUN & BRADSTREET HOLDINGS IN (DNB) is 9.43 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.23.


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The financial health rating of DUN & BRADSTREET HOLDINGS IN (DNB) is 0 / 10.