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DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS GROUP (DSGR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:DSGR - Nasdaq - US5207761058 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

28.83  -1.04 (-3.48%)

After market: 28.83 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to DSGR. DSGR was compared to 49 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. DSGR may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. DSGR is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DSGR had positive earnings in the past year.
DSGR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
DSGR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years DSGR 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
DSGR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDSGR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20M -20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

1.2 Ratios

DSGR's Return On Assets of 0.13% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DSGR is outperformed by 79.17% of its industry peers.
DSGR has a worse Return On Equity (0.33%) than 79.17% of its industry peers.
DSGR has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.99%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DSGR underperforms 79.17% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DSGR is significantly below the industry average of 9.86%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.13%
ROE 0.33%
ROIC 1.99%
ROA(3y)1.23%
ROA(5y)2.62%
ROE(3y)2.34%
ROE(5y)5.21%
ROIC(3y)4.19%
ROIC(5y)5.54%
DSGR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDSGR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 0.13%, DSGR is not doing good in the industry: 79.17% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
DSGR has a worse Operating Margin (2.20%) than 79.17% of its industry peers.
DSGR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DSGR's Gross Margin of 34.21% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DSGR outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
DSGR's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.2%
PM (TTM) 0.13%
GM 34.21%
OM growth 3Y-15.99%
OM growth 5Y5.71%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-12.82%
GM growth 5Y-8.3%
DSGR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDSGR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 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), DSGR is destroying value.
DSGR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DSGR has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for DSGR is higher compared to a year ago.
DSGR Yearly Shares OutstandingDSGR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10M 20M 30M 40M
DSGR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDSGR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

DSGR has an Altman-Z score of 2.09. This is not the best score and indicates that DSGR is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
DSGR has a Altman-Z score (2.09) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DSGR is 40.58, which is on the high side as it means it would take DSGR, 40.58 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DSGR's Debt to FCF ratio of 40.58 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DSGR outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
DSGR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.04. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of DSGR (1.04) is worse than 62.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.04
Debt/FCF 40.58
Altman-Z 2.09
ROIC/WACC0.18
WACC10.93%
DSGR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDSGR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.81 indicates that DSGR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.81, DSGR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.55 indicates that DSGR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
DSGR has a Quick ratio of 1.55. This is in the better half of the industry: DSGR outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.81
Quick Ratio 1.55
DSGR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDSGR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 52.15% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, DSGR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -7.17% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, DSGR shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.71% in the last year.
DSGR shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 35.05% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)52.15%
EPS 3Y-19.74%
EPS 5Y-7.17%
EPS Q2Q%117.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.71%
Revenue growth 3Y64.69%
Revenue growth 5Y35.05%
Sales Q2Q%6.63%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 28.88% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, DSGR will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.69% on average per year.
EPS Next Y51.69%
EPS Next 2Y38.45%
EPS Next 3Y28.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.81%
Revenue Next 2Y12.41%
Revenue Next 3Y9.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
DSGR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDSGR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
DSGR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDSGR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 23.25 indicates a rather expensive valuation of DSGR.
DSGR's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 29.63. DSGR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.53, DSGR is valued correctly.
DSGR's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.68. DSGR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.25
Fwd PE 16.53
DSGR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDSGR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

DSGR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. DSGR is more expensive than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
DSGR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 73.31
EV/EBITDA 18.76
DSGR Per share dataDSGR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DSGR's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as DSGR's earnings are expected to grow with 28.88% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y38.45%
EPS Next 3Y28.88%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DSGR does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS GROUP

NASDAQ:DSGR (2/21/2025, 4:30:01 PM)

After market: 28.83 0 (0%)

28.83

-1.04 (-3.48%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)10-31 2024-10-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-06 2025-03-06/bmo
Inst Owners93.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.89%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.35B
Analysts84.44
Price Target43.86 (52.13%)
Short Float %0.69%
Short Ratio7
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.85%
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)7.55%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.06%
Max EPS beat(2)25.16%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)14.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.49%
Max EPS beat(4)57.82%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)0.87%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)1.21%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-6.61%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.61%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.72%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.61%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.52%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)17.23%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)12.16%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.25
Fwd PE 16.53
P/S 0.78
P/FCF 73.31
P/OCF 34.65
P/B 1.98
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 18.76
EPS(TTM)1.24
EY4.3%
EPS(NY)1.74
Fwd EY6.05%
FCF(TTM)0.39
FCFY1.36%
OCF(TTM)0.83
OCFY2.89%
SpS36.91
BVpS14.53
TBVpS-1.42
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.13%
ROE 0.33%
ROCE 2.52%
ROIC 1.99%
ROICexc 2.08%
ROICexgc 4.28%
OM 2.2%
PM (TTM) 0.13%
GM 34.21%
FCFM 1.07%
ROA(3y)1.23%
ROA(5y)2.62%
ROE(3y)2.34%
ROE(5y)5.21%
ROIC(3y)4.19%
ROIC(5y)5.54%
ROICexc(3y)4.34%
ROICexc(5y)6.12%
ROICexgc(3y)8.2%
ROICexgc(5y)10.51%
ROCE(3y)5.3%
ROCE(5y)7.02%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-29.28%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.08%
ROICexc growth 3Y-34.5%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.87%
OM growth 3Y-15.99%
OM growth 5Y5.71%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-12.82%
GM growth 5Y-8.3%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.97
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.04
Debt/FCF 40.58
Debt/EBITDA 6.49
Cap/Depr 29.16%
Cap/Sales 1.19%
Interest Coverage 0.76
Cash Conversion 35.89%
Profit Quality 813.96%
Current Ratio 2.81
Quick Ratio 1.55
Altman-Z 2.09
F-Score6
WACC10.93%
ROIC/WACC0.18
Cap/Depr(3y)60.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)48.24%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.76%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.26%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)52.15%
EPS 3Y-19.74%
EPS 5Y-7.17%
EPS Q2Q%117.65%
EPS Next Y51.69%
EPS Next 2Y38.45%
EPS Next 3Y28.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.71%
Revenue growth 3Y64.69%
Revenue growth 5Y35.05%
Sales Q2Q%6.63%
Revenue Next Year12.81%
Revenue Next 2Y12.41%
Revenue Next 3Y9.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-36.93%
EBIT growth 3Y38.35%
EBIT growth 5Y42.76%
EBIT Next Year80.14%
EBIT Next 3Y31.15%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y152.03%
FCF growth 3Y36.02%
FCF growth 5Y34.27%
OCF growth 1Y294.86%
OCF growth 3Y46.5%
OCF growth 5Y38.19%