DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE (DSGX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:DSGX • CA2499061083

71.36 USD
-0.38 (-0.53%)
Last: Mar 9, 2026, 02:13 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to DSGX. DSGX was compared to 277 industry peers in the Software industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making DSGX a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. DSGX is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! These ratings would make DSGX suitable for growth and quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. DSGX Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • DSGX had positive earnings in the past year.
  • DSGX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • DSGX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • DSGX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
DSGX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDSGX 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 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of DSGX (8.54%) is better than 83.03% of its industry peers.
  • DSGX has a better Return On Equity (10.02%) than 74.73% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.58%, DSGX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DSGX is in line with the industry average of 10.84%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (8.86%) for DSGX is below the current ROIC(9.58%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.54%
ROE 10.02%
ROIC 9.58%
ROA(3y)8.11%
ROA(5y)7.3%
ROE(3y)9.67%
ROE(5y)8.67%
ROIC(3y)8.86%
ROIC(5y)7.93%
DSGX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDSGX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 22.10%, DSGX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DSGX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • DSGX has a better Operating Margin (28.79%) than 93.50% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DSGX has grown nicely.
  • DSGX has a Gross Margin of 76.80%. This is in the better half of the industry: DSGX outperforms 70.76% of its industry peers.
  • DSGX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 28.79%
PM (TTM) 22.1%
GM 76.8%
OM growth 3Y3.87%
OM growth 5Y11.08%
PM growth 3Y2.7%
PM growth 5Y14.15%
GM growth 3Y-0.17%
GM growth 5Y0.52%
DSGX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDSGX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. DSGX Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DSGX is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for DSGX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for DSGX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • 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.
DSGX Yearly Shares OutstandingDSGX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M
DSGX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDSGX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • DSGX has an Altman-Z score of 15.00. This indicates that DSGX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • DSGX has a better Altman-Z score (15.00) than 95.31% of its industry peers.
  • DSGX has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 15
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC10.15%
DSGX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDSGX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.83 indicates that DSGX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of DSGX (1.83) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • DSGX has a Quick Ratio of 1.83. This is a normal value and indicates that DSGX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • DSGX has a Quick ratio (1.83) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The current and quick ratio evaluation for DSGX is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.83
Quick Ratio 1.83
DSGX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDSGX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. DSGX Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • DSGX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.32%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 30.86% 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 11.39%.
  • DSGX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.85% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.32%
EPS 3Y18.17%
EPS 5Y30.86%
EPS Q2Q%19.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.39%
Revenue growth 3Y15.3%
Revenue growth 5Y14.85%
Sales Q2Q%11.23%

3.2 Future

  • DSGX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.86% yearly.
  • DSGX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.56% yearly.
EPS Next Y40.02%
EPS Next 2Y26.33%
EPS Next 3Y22.6%
EPS Next 5Y21.86%
Revenue Next Year10.8%
Revenue Next 2Y10.88%
Revenue Next 3Y10.9%
Revenue Next 5Y10.56%

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.
  • Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
DSGX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDSGX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 500M 1B 1.5B
DSGX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDSGX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6

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4. DSGX Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 40.32, which means the current valuation is very expensive for DSGX.
  • 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 (26.29), we can say DSGX is valued expensively.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.10, DSGX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as DSGX.
  • DSGX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.60.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 40.32
Fwd PE 27.1
DSGX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDSGX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DSGX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DSGX is cheaper than 76.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 67.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DSGX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.14
EV/EBITDA 20.44
DSGX Per share dataDSGX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

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.
  • DSGX's earnings are expected to grow with 22.60% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)1.31
EPS Next 2Y26.33%
EPS Next 3Y22.6%

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5. DSGX Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

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

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DSGX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE

NASDAQ:DSGX (3/9/2026, 2:13:38 PM)

71.36

-0.38 (-0.53%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)12-03
Earnings (Next)03-11
Inst Owners88.87%
Inst Owner Change9.91%
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.14B
Revenue(TTM)703.71M
Net Income(TTM)155.53M
Analysts77.78
Price Target98.8 (38.45%)
Short Float %1.52%
Short Ratio1.97
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.72%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.85%
Max EPS beat(2)7.29%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.23%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.83%
Max EPS beat(4)7.29%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.38%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)0.32%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)0.57%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.67%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.29%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.69%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.29%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.18%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.02%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.39%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)23.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)26.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.51%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 40.32
Fwd PE 27.1
P/S 8.72
P/FCF 25.14
P/OCF 24.5
P/B 3.96
P/tB 33.29
EV/EBITDA 20.44
EPS(TTM)1.77
EY2.48%
EPS(NY)2.63
Fwd EY3.69%
FCF(TTM)2.84
FCFY3.98%
OCF(TTM)2.91
OCFY4.08%
SpS8.18
BVpS18.04
TBVpS2.14
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)1.31
Graham Number26.8
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.54%
ROE 10.02%
ROCE 12.65%
ROIC 9.58%
ROICexc 11.59%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 28.79%
PM (TTM) 22.1%
GM 76.8%
FCFM 34.7%
ROA(3y)8.11%
ROA(5y)7.3%
ROE(3y)9.67%
ROE(5y)8.67%
ROIC(3y)8.86%
ROIC(5y)7.93%
ROICexc(3y)11.36%
ROICexc(5y)9.99%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)11.7%
ROCE(5y)10.48%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y6.45%
ROICexc growth 5Y18.03%
OM growth 3Y3.87%
OM growth 5Y11.08%
PM growth 3Y2.7%
PM growth 5Y14.15%
GM growth 3Y-0.17%
GM growth 5Y0.52%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 7.46%
Cap/Sales 0.91%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 86.93%
Profit Quality 157%
Current Ratio 1.83
Quick Ratio 1.83
Altman-Z 15
F-Score6
WACC10.15%
ROIC/WACC0.94
Cap/Depr(3y)8.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)8.08%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.1%
Profit Quality(3y)168.32%
Profit Quality(5y)189.61%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.32%
EPS 3Y18.17%
EPS 5Y30.86%
EPS Q2Q%19.05%
EPS Next Y40.02%
EPS Next 2Y26.33%
EPS Next 3Y22.6%
EPS Next 5Y21.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.39%
Revenue growth 3Y15.3%
Revenue growth 5Y14.85%
Sales Q2Q%11.23%
Revenue Next Year10.8%
Revenue Next 2Y10.88%
Revenue Next 3Y10.9%
Revenue Next 5Y10.56%
EBIT growth 1Y21.35%
EBIT growth 3Y19.76%
EBIT growth 5Y27.58%
EBIT Next Year75.09%
EBIT Next 3Y30.66%
EBIT Next 5Y23.12%
FCF growth 1Y21.44%
FCF growth 3Y7.45%
FCF growth 5Y16.41%
OCF growth 1Y20.72%
OCF growth 3Y7.57%
OCF growth 5Y16.02%

DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE / DSGX FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE (DSGX) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to DSGX.


What is the valuation status for DSGX stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE (DSGX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of DSGX stock?

DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE (DSGX) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE (DSGX) is 40.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.96.