DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE (DSGX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:DSGX • CA2499061083
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This DSGX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. DSGX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- DSGX had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year DSGX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- DSGX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years DSGX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- DSGX has a Return On Assets of 8.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DSGX outperforms 84.13% of its industry peers.
- DSGX has a better Return On Equity (10.12%) than 74.91% of its industry peers.
- DSGX has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DSGX outperforms 81.18% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DSGX is in line with the industry average of 10.91%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.64% | ||
| ROE | 10.12% | ||
| ROIC | 8.73% |
ROA(3y)8.4%
ROA(5y)8.05%
ROE(3y)9.94%
ROE(5y)9.55%
ROIC(3y)8.98%
ROIC(5y)8.58%
1.3 Margins
- DSGX's Profit Margin of 22.46% is amongst the best of the industry. DSGX outperforms 89.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DSGX has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of DSGX (26.68%) is better than 91.51% of its industry peers.
- DSGX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- DSGX's Gross Margin of 77.08% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DSGX outperforms 71.22% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DSGX has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.46% | ||
| GM | 77.08% |
OM growth 3Y1.26%
OM growth 5Y6.3%
PM growth 3Y2.22%
PM growth 5Y8.5%
GM growth 3Y0.17%
GM growth 5Y0.76%
2. DSGX Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DSGX is destroying value.
- DSGX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, DSGX has more shares outstanding
- There is no outstanding debt for DSGX. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 15.41 indicates that DSGX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 15.41, DSGX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- DSGX has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 15.41 |
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC9.53%
2.3 Liquidity
- DSGX has a Current Ratio of 2.16. This indicates that DSGX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- DSGX has a Current ratio of 2.16. This is in the better half of the industry: DSGX outperforms 61.62% of its industry peers.
- DSGX has a Quick Ratio of 2.16. This indicates that DSGX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- DSGX's Quick ratio of 2.16 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DSGX outperforms 61.99% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.16 |
3. DSGX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.73% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 25.39% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- DSGX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.98%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 15.89% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.73%
EPS 3Y16.05%
EPS 5Y25.39%
EPS Q2Q%20.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.98%
Revenue growth 3Y14.47%
Revenue growth 5Y15.89%
Sales Q2Q%15.1%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.72% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- DSGX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.40% yearly.
EPS Next Y28.97%
EPS Next 2Y21.78%
EPS Next 3Y28.86%
EPS Next 5Y21.72%
Revenue Next Year11.44%
Revenue Next 2Y11.12%
Revenue Next 3Y10.97%
Revenue Next 5Y10.4%
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 stable.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. DSGX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 41.08, DSGX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- DSGX's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DSGX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.87), we can say DSGX is valued slightly more expensively.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.85, DSGX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- DSGX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DSGX to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.51), we can say DSGX is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DSGX is valued a bit cheaper than 71.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DSGX is valued a bit cheaper than 66.05% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- DSGX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as DSGX's earnings are expected to grow with 28.86% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.42
PEG (5Y)1.62
EPS Next 2Y21.78%
EPS Next 3Y28.86%
5. DSGX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for DSGX!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
DSGX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
76.41
+0.61 (+0.8%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)03-11 2026-03-11/amc
Earnings (Next)06-02 2026-06-02
Inst Owners88.65%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners0.22%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.57B
Revenue(TTM)728.99M
Net Income(TTM)163.77M
Analysts77.78
Price Target98.8 (29.3%)
Short Float %1.82%
Short Ratio2.13
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.39%
Min EPS beat(2)5.5%
Max EPS beat(2)7.29%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.83%
Max EPS beat(4)7.29%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.06%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.45%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.55%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.96%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.67%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.26%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.36%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.77%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.29%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.09%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.09%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.36%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.57%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.85 | ||
| P/S | 9.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.69 | ||
| P/B | 4.06 | ||
| P/tB | 25.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.89 |
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY2.43%
EPS(NY)2.4
Fwd EY3.14%
FCF(TTM)3.03
FCFY3.96%
OCF(TTM)3.1
OCFY4.05%
SpS8.47
BVpS18.82
TBVpS3.03
PEG (NY)1.42
PEG (5Y)1.62
Graham Number28.0646 (-63.27%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.64% | ||
| ROE | 10.12% | ||
| ROCE | 11.63% | ||
| ROIC | 8.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.1% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 26.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.46% | ||
| GM | 77.08% | ||
| FCFM | 35.74% |
ROA(3y)8.4%
ROA(5y)8.05%
ROE(3y)9.94%
ROE(5y)9.55%
ROIC(3y)8.98%
ROIC(5y)8.58%
ROICexc(3y)11.38%
ROICexc(5y)10.94%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)11.96%
ROCE(5y)11.42%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y0.98%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.22%
OM growth 3Y1.26%
OM growth 5Y6.3%
PM growth 3Y2.22%
PM growth 5Y8.5%
GM growth 3Y0.17%
GM growth 5Y0.76%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 6.58% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.79% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 94.54% | ||
| Profit Quality | 159.08% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 15.41 |
F-Score6
WACC9.53%
ROIC/WACC0.92
Cap/Depr(3y)8%
Cap/Depr(5y)8.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.04%
Profit Quality(3y)160.6%
Profit Quality(5y)172.52%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.73%
EPS 3Y16.05%
EPS 5Y25.39%
EPS Q2Q%20.93%
EPS Next Y28.97%
EPS Next 2Y21.78%
EPS Next 3Y28.86%
EPS Next 5Y21.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.98%
Revenue growth 3Y14.47%
Revenue growth 5Y15.89%
Sales Q2Q%15.1%
Revenue Next Year11.44%
Revenue Next 2Y11.12%
Revenue Next 3Y10.97%
Revenue Next 5Y10.4%
EBIT growth 1Y10.22%
EBIT growth 3Y15.91%
EBIT growth 5Y23.2%
EBIT Next Year71.14%
EBIT Next 3Y29.4%
EBIT Next 5Y22.08%
FCF growth 1Y22.58%
FCF growth 3Y11.82%
FCF growth 5Y15.38%
OCF growth 1Y21.42%
OCF growth 3Y11.44%
OCF growth 5Y15.2%
DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE / DSGX Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE (DSGX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to DSGX.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE (DSGX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE (DSGX) stock?
DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE (DSGX) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE?
The financial health rating of DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE (DSGX) is 8 / 10.