DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE (DSGX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:DSGX • CA2499061083

64.72 USD
-1.05 (-1.6%)
At close: Feb 12, 2026
64.12 USD
-0.6 (-0.93%)
Pre-Market: 2/13/2026, 4:12:51 AM
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Fundamental Rating

7

DSGX gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 277 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 not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. These ratings could make DSGX a good candidate 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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years DSGX has been profitable.
  • 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's Return On Assets of 8.54% is amongst the best of the industry. DSGX outperforms 81.59% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.02%, DSGX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.01% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of DSGX (9.58%) is better than 83.75% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DSGX is in line with the industry average of 10.83%.
  • 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

  • The Profit Margin of DSGX (22.10%) is better than 86.28% of its industry peers.
  • 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 92.06% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DSGX has grown nicely.
  • DSGX has a better Gross Margin (76.80%) than 71.12% 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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DSGX is destroying value.
  • DSGX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • 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 13.65 indicates that DSGX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of DSGX (13.65) is better than 96.03% 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 13.65
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC10.3%
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.
  • DSGX's Current ratio of 1.83 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DSGX outperforms 54.51% of its industry peers.
  • 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's Quick ratio of 1.83 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DSGX outperforms 54.87% of its industry peers.
  • 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. Growth

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.
  • 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 11.39% 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)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

  • 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.
  • 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 36.56, DSGX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as DSGX.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DSGX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.67), we can say DSGX is valued slightly more expensively.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 29.04, which means the current valuation is very expensive for DSGX.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as DSGX.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.69, DSGX is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.56
Fwd PE 29.04
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 74.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 68.59% 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 22.79
EV/EBITDA 18.34
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)2.66
PEG (5Y)1.18
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%

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DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE

NASDAQ:DSGX (2/12/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

Premarket: 64.12 -0.6 (-0.93%)

64.72

-1.05 (-1.6%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)12-03
Earnings (Next)03-03
Inst Owners86.36%
Inst Owner Change-2.81%
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.57B
Revenue(TTM)703.71M
Net Income(TTM)155.53M
Analysts77.78
Price Target98.8 (52.66%)
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 36.56
Fwd PE 29.04
P/S 7.91
P/FCF 22.79
P/OCF 22.21
P/B 3.59
P/tB 30.18
EV/EBITDA 18.34
EPS(TTM)1.77
EY2.73%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY3.44%
FCF(TTM)2.84
FCFY4.39%
OCF(TTM)2.91
OCFY4.5%
SpS8.18
BVpS18.04
TBVpS2.14
PEG (NY)2.66
PEG (5Y)1.18
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 13.65
F-Score6
WACC10.3%
ROIC/WACC0.93
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 36.56 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.59.