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DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE (DSGX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:DSGX - CA2499061083 - Common Stock

88.57 USD
+2.08 (+2.4%)
Last: 1/15/2026, 4:30:01 PM
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After Hours: 1/15/2026, 4:30:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to DSGX. DSGX was compared to 276 industry peers in the Software industry. DSGX scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. DSGX is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! This makes DSGX very considerable for growth and quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • DSGX had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year DSGX had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years DSGX has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years DSGX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

  • DSGX has a better Return On Assets (8.54%) than 81.16% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.02%, DSGX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DSGX's Return On Invested Capital of 9.58% is amongst the best of the industry. DSGX outperforms 83.33% 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 10.78%.
  • 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

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 22.10%, DSGX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.51% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DSGX has grown nicely.
  • DSGX has a Operating Margin of 28.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DSGX outperforms 92.39% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DSGX has grown nicely.
  • DSGX's Gross Margin of 76.80% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DSGX outperforms 71.38% 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 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. Health

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.
  • 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 17.83. This indicates that DSGX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • DSGX has a Altman-Z score of 17.83. This is amongst the best in the industry. DSGX outperforms 95.65% 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 17.83
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC10.01%
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

  • DSGX has a Current 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.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.83, DSGX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.83 indicates that DSGX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • DSGX's Quick ratio of 1.83 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DSGX outperforms 55.80% of its industry peers.
  • DSGX does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has 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. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.32% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 30.86% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • Looking at the last year, DSGX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.39% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 14.85% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.56% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y45.31%
EPS Next 2Y25.36%
EPS Next 3Y22.6%
EPS Next 5Y21.86%
Revenue Next Year10.76%
Revenue Next 2Y10.77%
Revenue Next 3Y10.77%
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • DSGX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 50.04.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as DSGX.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.54, DSGX is valued quite expensively.
  • DSGX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.16.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as DSGX.
  • DSGX is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 50.04
Fwd PE 34.16
DSGX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDSGX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • DSGX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DSGX is cheaper than 72.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DSGX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DSGX is cheaper than 68.84% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 31.19
EV/EBITDA 24.83
DSGX Per share dataDSGX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • DSGX's 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 22.60% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)1.62
EPS Next 2Y25.36%
EPS Next 3Y22.6%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE

NASDAQ:DSGX (1/15/2026, 4:30:01 PM)

After market: 88.57 0 (0%)

88.57

+2.08 (+2.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)12-03
Earnings (Next)03-03
Inst Owners86.36%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.62B
Revenue(TTM)703.71M
Net Income(TTM)155.53M
Analysts77.78
Price Target98.8 (11.55%)
Short Float %0.86%
Short Ratio1.32
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)-0.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)31.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)30.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.52%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 50.04
Fwd PE 34.16
P/S 10.82
P/FCF 31.19
P/OCF 30.4
P/B 4.91
P/tB 41.31
EV/EBITDA 24.83
EPS(TTM)1.77
EY2%
EPS(NY)2.59
Fwd EY2.93%
FCF(TTM)2.84
FCFY3.21%
OCF(TTM)2.91
OCFY3.29%
SpS8.18
BVpS18.04
TBVpS2.14
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)1.62
Graham Number26.81
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 17.83
F-Score6
WACC10.01%
ROIC/WACC0.96
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 Y45.31%
EPS Next 2Y25.36%
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 Year10.76%
Revenue Next 2Y10.77%
Revenue Next 3Y10.77%
Revenue Next 5Y10.56%
EBIT growth 1Y21.35%
EBIT growth 3Y19.76%
EBIT growth 5Y27.58%
EBIT Next Year75.09%
EBIT Next 3Y30.9%
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 50.04 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.91.