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DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE (DSGX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:DSGX - CA2499061083 - Common Stock

83.1 USD
+0.26 (+0.31%)
Last: 11/11/2025, 8:00:01 PM
83.1 USD
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After Hours: 11/11/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

DSGX gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 281 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 showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! With these ratings, DSGX could be worth investigating further 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.
DSGX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of DSGX (8.44%) is better than 83.63% of its industry peers.
DSGX's Return On Equity of 9.88% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DSGX outperforms 77.94% of its industry peers.
DSGX's Return On Invested Capital of 9.18% is amongst the best of the industry. DSGX outperforms 82.56% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DSGX is below the industry average of 11.95%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.86%) for DSGX is below the current ROIC(9.18%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.44%
ROE 9.88%
ROIC 9.18%
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 2015 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 21.64%, DSGX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.48% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DSGX has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 27.33%, DSGX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.39% of the companies in the same industry.
DSGX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of DSGX (76.06%) is better than 70.82% of its industry peers.
DSGX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.33%
PM (TTM) 21.64%
GM 76.06%
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 2015 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.
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.
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 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 17.87 indicates that DSGX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
DSGX's Altman-Z score of 17.87 is amongst the best of the industry. DSGX outperforms 93.95% 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 17.87
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC10.07%
DSGX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDSGX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.70 indicates that DSGX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.70, DSGX is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.45% of the companies in the same industry.
DSGX has a Quick Ratio of 1.70. This is a normal value and indicates that DSGX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DSGX has a Quick ratio (1.70) which is in line with 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 1.7
Quick Ratio 1.7
DSGX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDSGX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 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 14.19%, which is quite good.
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 12.68% 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)14.19%
EPS 3Y18.17%
EPS 5Y30.86%
EPS Q2Q%7.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.68%
Revenue growth 3Y15.3%
Revenue growth 5Y14.85%
Sales Q2Q%10.05%

3.2 Future

DSGX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.92% yearly.
DSGX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.60% yearly.
EPS Next Y44.21%
EPS Next 2Y27.62%
EPS Next 3Y24.27%
EPS Next 5Y21.92%
Revenue Next Year10.01%
Revenue Next 2Y10.49%
Revenue Next 3Y10.27%
Revenue Next 5Y10.6%

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 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 500M 1B
DSGX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDSGX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 49.17, the valuation of DSGX can be described as expensive.
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 26.35, DSGX is valued quite expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.92 indicates a quite expensive valuation of DSGX.
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 (33.72), we can say DSGX is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 49.17
Fwd PE 30.92
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

76.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DSGX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DSGX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DSGX is cheaper than 69.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.88
EV/EBITDA 25.52
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.
DSGX's earnings are expected to grow with 24.27% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)1.59
EPS Next 2Y27.62%
EPS Next 3Y24.27%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for DSGX!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE

NASDAQ:DSGX (11/11/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 83.1 0 (0%)

83.1

+0.26 (+0.31%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)09-03 2025-09-03/amc
Earnings (Next)12-03 2025-12-03/amc
Inst Owners92.55%
Inst Owner Change-3.33%
Ins Owners0.26%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.14B
Revenue(TTM)684.78M
Net Income(TTM)148.19M
Analysts77.5
Price Target98.8 (18.89%)
Short Float %1.01%
Short Ratio1.76
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.34%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.83%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.85%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.34%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.83%
Max EPS beat(4)2.86%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.75%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)0.74%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)0.6%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.29%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.69%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.1%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.16%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.19%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.38%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-2.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5%
EPS NY rev (1m)29.89%
EPS NY rev (3m)22.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.73%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 49.17
Fwd PE 30.92
P/S 10.43
P/FCF 30.88
P/OCF 30.03
P/B 4.76
P/tB 45.38
EV/EBITDA 25.52
EPS(TTM)1.69
EY2.03%
EPS(NY)2.69
Fwd EY3.23%
FCF(TTM)2.69
FCFY3.24%
OCF(TTM)2.77
OCFY3.33%
SpS7.97
BVpS17.45
TBVpS1.83
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)1.59
Graham Number25.76
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.44%
ROE 9.88%
ROCE 12.12%
ROIC 9.18%
ROICexc 10.87%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 27.33%
PM (TTM) 21.64%
GM 76.06%
FCFM 33.78%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 7.9%
Cap/Sales 0.95%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 88.24%
Profit Quality 156.09%
Current Ratio 1.7
Quick Ratio 1.7
Altman-Z 17.87
F-Score7
WACC10.07%
ROIC/WACC0.91
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)14.19%
EPS 3Y18.17%
EPS 5Y30.86%
EPS Q2Q%7.5%
EPS Next Y44.21%
EPS Next 2Y27.62%
EPS Next 3Y24.27%
EPS Next 5Y21.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.68%
Revenue growth 3Y15.3%
Revenue growth 5Y14.85%
Sales Q2Q%10.05%
Revenue Next Year10.01%
Revenue Next 2Y10.49%
Revenue Next 3Y10.27%
Revenue Next 5Y10.6%
EBIT growth 1Y21.74%
EBIT growth 3Y19.76%
EBIT growth 5Y27.58%
EBIT Next Year76.74%
EBIT Next 3Y30.71%
EBIT Next 5Y23.67%
FCF growth 1Y17.77%
FCF growth 3Y7.45%
FCF growth 5Y16.41%
OCF growth 1Y17.48%
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 of DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE (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.


How financially healthy is DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE?

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


What is the earnings growth outlook for DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE (DSGX) is expected to grow by 44.21% in the next year.