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DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS GROUP (DSGR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:DSGR - US5207761058 - Common Stock

28.5 USD
-0.58 (-1.99%)
Last: 1/27/2026, 4:01:48 PM
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After Hours: 1/27/2026, 4:01:48 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, DSGR scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DSGR was compared to 50 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. Both the profitability and financial health of DSGR have multiple concerns. DSGR is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year DSGR was profitable.
  • In the past year DSGR had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In multiple years DSGR reported negative net income over the last 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of DSGR (-0.63%) is worse than 68.00% of its industry peers.
  • DSGR has a Return On Equity of -1.71%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DSGR underperforms 66.00% of its industry peers.
  • DSGR has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.90%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DSGR outperforms 46.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DSGR is significantly below the industry average of 9.64%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (3.48%) for DSGR is below the current ROIC(4.90%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.63%
ROE -1.71%
ROIC 4.9%
ROA(3y)-0.13%
ROA(5y)1.83%
ROE(3y)-0.4%
ROE(5y)3.64%
ROIC(3y)3.48%
ROIC(5y)5.17%
DSGR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDSGR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.58%, DSGR is doing worse than 62.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DSGR has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of DSGR (33.57%) is better than 62.00% of its industry peers.
  • DSGR's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.58%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 33.57%
OM growth 3Y2.59%
OM growth 5Y4.79%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-13.45%
GM growth 5Y-8.57%
DSGR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDSGR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
DSGR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDSGR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • DSGR has an Altman-Z score of 2.31. 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.
  • The Altman-Z score of DSGR (2.31) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • DSGR has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.88. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DSGR would need 11.88 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • DSGR's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.88 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DSGR outperforms 56.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.02 is on the high side and indicates that DSGR has dependencies on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.02, DSGR is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.02
Debt/FCF 11.88
Altman-Z 2.31
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC10.12%
DSGR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDSGR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • DSGR has a Current Ratio of 2.50. This indicates that DSGR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Current ratio value of 2.50, DSGR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.38 indicates that DSGR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • DSGR has a Quick ratio of 1.38. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DSGR outperforms 56.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.5
Quick Ratio 1.38
DSGR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDSGR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • DSGR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 19.35%, which is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, DSGR shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 30.88% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, DSGR shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 14.46% in the last year.
  • DSGR shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 37.22% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.35%
EPS 3Y11.46%
EPS 5Y30.88%
EPS Q2Q%8.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.46%
Revenue growth 3Y62.85%
Revenue growth 5Y37.22%
Sales Q2Q%10.67%

3.2 Future

  • DSGR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.02% yearly.
  • DSGR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.64% yearly.
EPS Next Y-2.25%
EPS Next 2Y9.84%
EPS Next 3Y10.02%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.63%
Revenue Next 2Y7.86%
Revenue Next 3Y6.64%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
DSGR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDSGR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
DSGR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDSGR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.26, DSGR is valued on the expensive side.
  • 68.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DSGR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.25. DSGR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.40 indicates a correct valuation of DSGR.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DSGR is valued a bit cheaper than 78.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DSGR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.26
Fwd PE 16.4
DSGR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDSGR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • DSGR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DSGR is cheaper than 62.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DSGR is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.06
EV/EBITDA 11.6
DSGR Per share dataDSGR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.62
EPS Next 2Y9.84%
EPS Next 3Y10.02%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • DSGR does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS GROUP / DSGR FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for DSGR stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DSGR.


Can you provide the valuation status for DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS GROUP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS GROUP (DSGR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS GROUP?

DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS GROUP (DSGR) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for DSGR stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS GROUP (DSGR) is 19.26 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.01.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for DSGR stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS GROUP (DSGR) is expected to decline by -2.25% in the next year.