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

Canada - TSX:DND - CA2674881040 - Common Stock

8.71 CAD
-1.63 (-15.76%)
Last: 9/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to DND. DND was compared to 64 industry peers in the Software industry. DND has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. While showing a medium growth rate, DND is valued expensive at the moment.


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

With a Return On Assets value of -6.83%, DND perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.88% of the companies in the same industry.
DND has a worse Return On Equity (-50.62%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of DND (4.06%) is better than 68.75% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DND is significantly below the industry average of 12.21%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.06%) for DND is above the 3 year average (2.65%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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 92.19% of its industry peers.
DND's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
DND has a better Gross Margin (88.72%) than 92.19% 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.
DND has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DND has more shares outstanding
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

DND has an Altman-Z score of 0.09. This is a bad value and indicates that DND is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.09, DND is doing worse than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
DND has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.57. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DND would need 13.57 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DND has a Debt to FCF ratio of 13.57. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DND outperforms 59.38% of its industry peers.
DND has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.25. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
DND's Debt to Equity ratio of 4.25 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DND is outperformed by 71.88% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.25
Debt/FCF 13.57
Altman-Z 0.09
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC8.45%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.66, DND is doing worse than 70.31% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.66 indicates that DND may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.66, DND is doing worse than 70.31% of the companies in the same industry.
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

DND shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 84.66%, which is quite impressive.
DND shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.46%.
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 22.05% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, DND will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.58% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.92%
EPS Next 2Y19.45%
EPS Next 3Y22.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.87%
Revenue Next 2Y0.27%
Revenue Next 3Y4.07%
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 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 0 -0.5 -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 -20 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DND indicates a rather cheap valuation: DND is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DND is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.88% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.75
EV/EBITDA 8.3
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 22.05% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y19.45%
EPS Next 3Y22.05%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DND has a yearly dividend return of 0.71%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.46, DND pays a better dividend. On top of this DND pays more dividend than 95.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, DND's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.71%

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 2Y19.45%
EPS Next 3Y22.05%
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 (9/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

8.71

-1.63 (-15.76%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)05-13 2025-05-13/amc
Earnings (Next)09-30 2025-09-30/amc
Inst Owners49.9%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.65%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap585.05M
Analysts80
Price Target16.96 (94.72%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.71%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-40.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)-40.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.4%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.25
P/FCF 4.75
P/OCF 3.83
P/B 1.92
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.3
EPS(TTM)-0.25
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.64
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.83
FCFY21.04%
OCF(TTM)2.28
OCFY26.12%
SpS6.98
BVpS4.53
TBVpS-22.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/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%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 0.09
F-Score4
WACC8.45%
ROIC/WACC0.48
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 Y9.92%
EPS Next 2Y19.45%
EPS Next 3Y22.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.46%
Revenue growth 3Y29.88%
Revenue growth 5Y59.89%
Sales Q2Q%0.94%
Revenue Next Year0.87%
Revenue Next 2Y0.27%
Revenue Next 3Y4.07%
Revenue Next 5Y2.58%
EBIT growth 1Y45.26%
EBIT growth 3Y7.48%
EBIT growth 5Y25.98%
EBIT Next Year209.88%
EBIT Next 3Y52.15%
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%