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.

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1. DSGX Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year DSGX was profitable.
  • DSGX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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.
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 2026 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

  • DSGX's Return On Assets of 8.64% is amongst the best of the industry. DSGX outperforms 84.00% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.12%, DSGX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DSGX has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.73%) than 81.82% 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 10.92%.
Industry RankSector 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%
DSGX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDSGX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • DSGX has a better Profit Margin (22.46%) than 89.09% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DSGX has grown nicely.
  • DSGX has a better Operating Margin (26.68%) than 91.64% of its industry peers.
  • DSGX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • DSGX has a better Gross Margin (77.08%) than 72.00% 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 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%
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 2026 20 40 60

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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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for DSGX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • DSGX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • 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 2026 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 2026 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 14.62 indicates that DSGX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • DSGX has a better Altman-Z score (14.62) than 95.27% 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 14.62
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC9.94%
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 2026 500M 1B 1.5B

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 61.82% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.16 indicates that DSGX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • DSGX has a Quick ratio of 2.16. This is in the better half of the industry: DSGX outperforms 62.18% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.16
Quick Ratio 2.16
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 2026 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.
  • Measured over the past years, DSGX shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 30.86% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has grown by 11.98% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, DSGX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.85% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.73%
EPS 3Y18.17%
EPS 5Y30.86%
EPS Q2Q%20.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.98%
Revenue growth 3Y15.3%
Revenue growth 5Y14.85%
Sales Q2Q%15.1%

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.
  • The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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.
  • DSGX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.35.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 27.18, which means the current valuation is very expensive for DSGX.
  • DSGX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.61. DSGX is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
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

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DSGX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DSGX is valued a bit cheaper than 68.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.63
EV/EBITDA 20.59
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 low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap 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)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

  • 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 (3/31/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 71.56 0 (0%)

71.56

+0.63 (+0.89%)

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)728.99M
Net Income(TTM)163.77M
Analysts77.78
Price Target98.8 (38.07%)
Short Float %1.85%
Short Ratio2.09
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)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)18.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)18.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.57%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.47
Fwd PE 27.18
P/S 8.44
P/FCF 23.63
P/OCF 23.12
P/B 3.8
P/tB 23.58
EV/EBITDA 20.59
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY2.6%
EPS(NY)2.63
Fwd EY3.68%
FCF(TTM)3.03
FCFY4.23%
OCF(TTM)3.1
OCFY4.33%
SpS8.47
BVpS18.82
TBVpS3.03
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)1.25
Graham Number28.06
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 14.62
F-Score6
WACC9.94%
ROIC/WACC0.88
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 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)11.98%
Revenue growth 3Y15.3%
Revenue growth 5Y14.85%
Sales Q2Q%15.1%
Revenue Next Year10.8%
Revenue Next 2Y10.88%
Revenue Next 3Y10.9%
Revenue Next 5Y10.56%
EBIT growth 1Y10.22%
EBIT growth 3Y15.91%
EBIT growth 5Y23.2%
EBIT Next Year81.13%
EBIT Next 3Y31.4%
EBIT Next 5Y23.3%
FCF growth 1Y22.58%
FCF growth 3Y11.82%
FCF growth 5Y15.38%
OCF growth 1Y21.42%
OCF growth 3Y11.44%
OCF growth 5Y15.2%

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


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The financial health rating of DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE (DSGX) is 8 / 10.