DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE (DSGX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • Nasdaq • NASDAQ:DSGX • CA2499061083

66.78 USD
-1.11 (-1.63%)
At close: Feb 6, 2026
66.78 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/6/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, DSGX scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DSGX was compared to 278 industry peers in the Software industry. DSGX has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. 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. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • DSGX had positive earnings in the past year.
  • DSGX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years DSGX has been profitable.
  • 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

  • DSGX has a better Return On Assets (8.54%) than 81.30% of its industry peers.
  • DSGX's Return On Equity of 10.02% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DSGX outperforms 73.74% of its industry peers.
  • DSGX has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.58%) than 83.81% 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 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's Profit Margin of 22.10% is amongst the best of the industry. DSGX outperforms 85.97% of its industry peers.
  • DSGX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • DSGX's Operating Margin of 28.79% is amongst the best of the industry. DSGX outperforms 92.09% of its industry peers.
  • 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 71.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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

  • DSGX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
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 14.05. This indicates that DSGX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • DSGX has a Altman-Z score of 14.05. This is amongst the best in the industry. DSGX outperforms 95.68% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 14.05
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC10.18%
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.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.83, DSGX is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.40% 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. 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
  • The Revenue has grown by 11.39% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.86% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • Based on estimates for the next years, DSGX will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.56% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.72%
EPS Next 2Y16.22%
EPS Next 3Y17.6%
EPS Next 5Y21.86%
Revenue Next Year10.76%
Revenue Next 2Y10.85%
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • DSGX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 37.73.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as DSGX.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.92, DSGX is valued a bit more expensive.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.96 indicates a quite expensive valuation of DSGX.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DSGX is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DSGX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.78), we can say DSGX is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.73
Fwd PE 29.96
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DSGX is valued a bit cheaper than 74.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 69.06% 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 23.52
EV/EBITDA 18.95
DSGX Per share dataDSGX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive 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 17.60% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.75
PEG (5Y)1.22
EPS Next 2Y16.22%
EPS Next 3Y17.6%

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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 (2/6/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 66.78 0 (0%)

66.78

-1.11 (-1.63%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)12-03
Earnings (Next)03-03
Inst Owners86.36%
Inst Owner Change-2.4%
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.74B
Revenue(TTM)703.71M
Net Income(TTM)155.53M
Analysts77.78
Price Target98.8 (47.95%)
Short Float %1.26%
Short Ratio2.01
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)2.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)-21.73%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.68%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.73
Fwd PE 29.96
P/S 8.16
P/FCF 23.52
P/OCF 22.92
P/B 3.7
P/tB 31.14
EV/EBITDA 18.95
EPS(TTM)1.77
EY2.65%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY3.34%
FCF(TTM)2.84
FCFY4.25%
OCF(TTM)2.91
OCFY4.36%
SpS8.18
BVpS18.04
TBVpS2.14
PEG (NY)2.75
PEG (5Y)1.22
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 14.05
F-Score6
WACC10.18%
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 Y13.72%
EPS Next 2Y16.22%
EPS Next 3Y17.6%
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 2Y10.85%
Revenue Next 3Y10.9%
Revenue Next 5Y10.56%
EBIT growth 1Y21.35%
EBIT growth 3Y19.76%
EBIT growth 5Y27.58%
EBIT Next Year74.96%
EBIT Next 3Y31.1%
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 37.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.7.