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DYE & DURHAM LTD (DND.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:DND - CA2674881040 - Common Stock

2.88 CAD
-0.13 (-4.32%)
Last: 12/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to DND. DND was compared to 63 industry peers in the Software industry. While DND is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. DND is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DND has reported negative net income.
DND had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years DND reported 4 times negative net income.
Each year in the past 5 years DND had a positive operating cash flow.
DND.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDND.CA 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 100M -100M

1.2 Ratios

DND has a Return On Assets of -6.83%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DND outperforms 49.21% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -50.62%, DND is doing worse than 65.08% of the companies in the same industry.
DND's Return On Invested Capital of 4.06% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DND outperforms 68.25% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DND is significantly below the industry average of 11.54%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.65%) for DND is below the current ROIC(4.06%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.83%
ROE -50.62%
ROIC 4.06%
ROA(3y)-5.16%
ROA(5y)-4.96%
ROE(3y)-28.09%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)2.65%
ROIC(5y)4.08%
DND.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDND.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

The Operating Margin of DND (20.81%) is better than 90.48% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DND has declined.
DND's Gross Margin of 88.72% is amongst the best of the industry. DND outperforms 92.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DND has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.81%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 88.72%
OM growth 3Y-17.25%
OM growth 5Y-21.21%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.77%
GM growth 5Y-0.64%
DND.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDND.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DND is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DND has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for DND has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
DND has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
DND.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingDND.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
DND.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDND.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.03, we must say that DND is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of -0.03, DND is not doing good in the industry: 63.49% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DND is 13.57, which is on the high side as it means it would take DND, 13.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 13.57, DND is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
DND has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.25. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of DND (4.25) is worse than 76.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.25
Debt/FCF 13.57
Altman-Z -0.03
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC6.8%
DND.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDND.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

DND has a Current Ratio of 0.66. This is a bad value and indicates that DND is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.66, DND is not doing good in the industry: 73.02% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
DND has a Quick Ratio of 0.66. This is a bad value and indicates that DND is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.66, DND is not doing good in the industry: 73.02% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.66
Quick Ratio 0.66
DND.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDND.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 84.66% over the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.46% in the past year.
DND shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 59.89% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)84.66%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%5.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.46%
Revenue growth 3Y29.88%
Revenue growth 5Y59.89%
Sales Q2Q%0.94%

3.2 Future

DND is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 31.98% yearly.
DND is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.58% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.1%
EPS Next 2Y20.96%
EPS Next 3Y16.84%
EPS Next 5Y31.98%
Revenue Next Year0.41%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.95%
Revenue Next 3Y0.82%
Revenue Next 5Y2.58%

3.3 Evolution

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.
DND.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDND.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
DND.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDND.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 0.5 -0.5 1 -1 -1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for DND. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for DND. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
DND.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDND.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

DND's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DND is cheaper than 82.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DND indicates a rather cheap valuation: DND is cheaper than 98.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1.57
EV/EBITDA 6.81
DND.CA Per share dataDND.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 -10 -15 -20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DND's earnings are expected to grow with 16.84% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y20.96%
EPS Next 3Y16.84%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.40%, DND has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
The stock price of DND dropped by -73.16% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
DND's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.68. DND pays more dividend than 96.83% of the companies in the same industry.
DND's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.4%

5.2 History

DND has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
DND has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
DND.CA Yearly Dividends per shareDND.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08

5.3 Sustainability

DND has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-3.41%
EPS Next 2Y20.96%
EPS Next 3Y16.84%
DND.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDND.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M

DYE & DURHAM LTD

TSX:DND (12/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

2.88

-0.13 (-4.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)11-13 2025-11-13
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11
Inst Owners45.93%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.65%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap193.45M
Revenue(TTM)469.07M
Net Income(TTM)-153.91M
Analysts77.78
Price Target8.47 (194.1%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.4%
Yearly Dividend0.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-3.41%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date05-21 2025-05-21 (0.01875)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-104.34%
Min EPS beat(2)-133.38%
Max EPS beat(2)-75.3%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.81%
Min EPS beat(4)-133.38%
Max EPS beat(4)248.52%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-90.1%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-1083.63%
EPS beat(16)1
Avg EPS beat(16)-863.38%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.52%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.19%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.6%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.91%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.97%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.03%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.98%
PT rev (1m)-49.2%
PT rev (3m)-50.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.28%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.45%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.41
P/FCF 1.57
P/OCF 1.27
P/B 0.64
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.81
EPS(TTM)-0.25
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.6
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.83
FCFY63.64%
OCF(TTM)2.28
OCFY78.99%
SpS6.98
BVpS4.53
TBVpS-22.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.83%
ROE -50.62%
ROCE 5.65%
ROIC 4.06%
ROICexc 4.15%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 20.81%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 88.72%
FCFM 26.24%
ROA(3y)-5.16%
ROA(5y)-4.96%
ROE(3y)-28.09%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)2.65%
ROIC(5y)4.08%
ROICexc(3y)2.84%
ROICexc(5y)4.41%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3.68%
ROCE(5y)5.67%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.82%
ROICexc growth 5Y-26.63%
OM growth 3Y-17.25%
OM growth 5Y-21.21%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.77%
GM growth 5Y-0.64%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.21
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.25
Debt/FCF 13.57
Debt/EBITDA 4.82
Cap/Depr 17.42%
Cap/Sales 6.33%
Interest Coverage 1.17
Cash Conversion 56.99%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.66
Quick Ratio 0.66
Altman-Z -0.03
F-Score4
WACC6.8%
ROIC/WACC0.6
Cap/Depr(3y)20.96%
Cap/Depr(5y)20.42%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.95%
Cap/Sales(5y)6%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)84.66%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%5.71%
EPS Next Y8.1%
EPS Next 2Y20.96%
EPS Next 3Y16.84%
EPS Next 5Y31.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.46%
Revenue growth 3Y29.88%
Revenue growth 5Y59.89%
Sales Q2Q%0.94%
Revenue Next Year0.41%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.95%
Revenue Next 3Y0.82%
Revenue Next 5Y2.58%
EBIT growth 1Y45.26%
EBIT growth 3Y7.48%
EBIT growth 5Y25.98%
EBIT Next Year207.23%
EBIT Next 3Y48.06%
EBIT Next 5Y28.13%
FCF growth 1Y2.93%
FCF growth 3Y26.63%
FCF growth 5Y100.32%
OCF growth 1Y4.31%
OCF growth 3Y31.58%
OCF growth 5Y77.73%

DYE & DURHAM LTD / DND.CA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for DND stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to DND.CA.


What is the valuation status of DYE & DURHAM LTD (DND.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to DYE & DURHAM LTD (DND.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is DYE & DURHAM LTD (DND.CA) stock?

DYE & DURHAM LTD (DND.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for DND stock?

The financial health rating of DYE & DURHAM LTD (DND.CA) is 1 / 10.


Is the dividend of DYE & DURHAM LTD sustainable?

The dividend rating of DYE & DURHAM LTD (DND.CA) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -3.41%.