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DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE (DSGX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:DSGX - CA2499061083 - Common Stock

79.27 USD
-1.18 (-1.47%)
Last: 11/18/2025, 8:00:01 PM
79.27 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/18/2025, 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 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 not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. This makes DSGX very considerable for growth and quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DSGX was profitable.
In the past year DSGX had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 (8.46%) is better than 81.14% of its industry peers.
DSGX's Return On Equity of 9.91% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DSGX outperforms 75.44% of its industry peers.
DSGX has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.19%) than 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 12.08%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.86%) for DSGX is below the current ROIC(9.19%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.46%
ROE 9.91%
ROIC 9.19%
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 21.70%, 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.
DSGX's Operating Margin of 27.36% is amongst the best of the industry. DSGX outperforms 90.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DSGX has grown nicely.
DSGX's Gross Margin of 76.06% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DSGX outperforms 70.82% of its industry peers.
DSGX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.36%
PM (TTM) 21.7%
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.
DSGX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DSGX has been increased compared to 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 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

DSGX has an Altman-Z score of 17.39. This indicates that DSGX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 17.39, DSGX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.31% 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 17.39
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC10.16%
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

DSGX has a Current 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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.70, DSGX is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.74% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.70 indicates that DSGX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.70, DSGX is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.09% 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 1.7
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.19% 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.
Looking at the last year, DSGX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.68% in the last year.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, DSGX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 21.92% on average per year.
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 Y10.91%
EPS Next 2Y15.63%
EPS Next 3Y24.27%
EPS Next 5Y21.92%
Revenue Next Year10.23%
Revenue Next 2Y10.74%
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 46.91 indicates a quite expensive valuation of DSGX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DSGX is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DSGX to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.51), we can say DSGX is valued expensively.
DSGX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.93.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DSGX is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.98. DSGX is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 46.91
Fwd PE 35.93
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 75.44% of the companies in the same industry.
70.11% 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 29.4
EV/EBITDA 24.74
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 DSGX does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
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 24.27% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)4.3
PEG (5Y)1.52
EPS Next 2Y15.63%
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 (11/18/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 79.27 0 (0%)

79.27

-1.18 (-1.47%)

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 Change5.81%
Ins Owners0.26%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.81B
Revenue(TTM)684.78M
Net Income(TTM)148.63M
Analysts77.5
Price Target98.8 (24.64%)
Short Float %0.91%
Short Ratio1.37
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)-0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.94%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 46.91
Fwd PE 35.93
P/S 9.95
P/FCF 29.4
P/OCF 28.6
P/B 4.54
P/tB 43.29
EV/EBITDA 24.74
EPS(TTM)1.69
EY2.13%
EPS(NY)2.21
Fwd EY2.78%
FCF(TTM)2.7
FCFY3.4%
OCF(TTM)2.77
OCFY3.5%
SpS7.97
BVpS17.45
TBVpS1.83
PEG (NY)4.3
PEG (5Y)1.52
Graham Number25.76
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.46%
ROE 9.91%
ROCE 12.13%
ROIC 9.19%
ROICexc 10.88%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 27.36%
PM (TTM) 21.7%
GM 76.06%
FCFM 33.84%
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 88.32%
Profit Quality 155.89%
Current Ratio 1.7
Quick Ratio 1.7
Altman-Z 17.39
F-Score7
WACC10.16%
ROIC/WACC0.9
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 Y10.91%
EPS Next 2Y15.63%
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 Year10.23%
Revenue Next 2Y10.74%
Revenue Next 3Y10.27%
Revenue Next 5Y10.6%
EBIT growth 1Y21.76%
EBIT growth 3Y19.76%
EBIT growth 5Y27.58%
EBIT Next Year72.41%
EBIT Next 3Y29.84%
EBIT Next 5Y23.17%
FCF growth 1Y17.98%
FCF growth 3Y7.45%
FCF growth 5Y16.41%
OCF growth 1Y17.68%
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 10.91% in the next year.