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

NASDAQ:DSGX • CA2499061083

71.56 USD
-0.42 (-0.58%)
Last: Mar 13, 2026, 11:46 AM
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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. DSGX scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. DSGX is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting 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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years DSGX had a positive operating cash flow.
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 83.03% of its industry peers.
  • DSGX has a better Return On Equity (10.02%) than 74.37% of its industry peers.
  • DSGX has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.58%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DSGX outperforms 84.48% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DSGX is below the industry average of 10.89%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (9.58%) for DSGX is above the 3 year average (8.86%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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

  • DSGX has a Profit Margin of 22.10%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DSGX outperforms 88.45% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DSGX has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 28.79%, DSGX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DSGX has grown nicely.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 76.80%, DSGX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.12% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DSGX has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, DSGX has more shares outstanding
  • DSGX has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the 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

  • An Altman-Z score of 15.05 indicates that DSGX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 15.05, DSGX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.31% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 15.05
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC10.14%
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.
  • 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.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.83, DSGX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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. DSGX Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.73% over the past year.
  • DSGX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 30.86% yearly.
  • The Revenue has grown by 13.63% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 14.85% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.73%
EPS 3Y18.17%
EPS 5Y30.86%
EPS Q2Q%20.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.63%
Revenue growth 3Y15.3%
Revenue growth 5Y14.85%
Sales Q2Q%15.08%

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

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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 38.47, which means the current valuation is very expensive for DSGX.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DSGX is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.71, DSGX is valued a bit more expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.18, the valuation of DSGX can be described as expensive.
  • DSGX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DSGX to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.82), we can say DSGX is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.47
Fwd PE 27.18
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

  • DSGX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DSGX is cheaper than 75.09% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DSGX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.06% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.21
EV/EBITDA 20.51
DSGX Per share dataDSGX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of DSGX 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)0.96
PEG (5Y)1.25
EPS Next 2Y26.33%
EPS Next 3Y22.6%

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5. DSGX Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for DSGX!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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DSGX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE

NASDAQ:DSGX (3/13/2026, 11:46:09 AM)

71.56

-0.42 (-0.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)03-11
Earnings (Next)06-02
Inst Owners88.87%
Inst Owner Change9.91%
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.16B
Revenue(TTM)651.00M
Net Income(TTM)155.53M
Analysts77.78
Price Target98.8 (38.07%)
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 38.47
Fwd PE 27.18
P/S 8.75
P/FCF 25.21
P/OCF 24.57
P/B 3.97
P/tB 33.38
EV/EBITDA 20.51
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY2.6%
EPS(NY)2.63
Fwd EY3.68%
FCF(TTM)2.84
FCFY3.97%
OCF(TTM)2.91
OCFY4.07%
SpS8.18
BVpS18.04
TBVpS2.14
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)1.25
Graham Number27.48
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 15.05
F-Score6
WACC10.14%
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)12.73%
EPS 3Y18.17%
EPS 5Y30.86%
EPS Q2Q%20.93%
EPS Next Y40.02%
EPS Next 2Y26.33%
EPS Next 3Y22.6%
EPS Next 5Y21.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.63%
Revenue growth 3Y15.3%
Revenue growth 5Y14.85%
Sales Q2Q%15.08%
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 5 / 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 38.47 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.97.