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

  • 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 2026 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

  • DSGX has a better Return On Assets (8.64%) than 84.13% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of DSGX (10.12%) is better than 74.91% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.73%, DSGX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DSGX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.98%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.91%.
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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 22.46%, DSGX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DSGX has grown nicely.
  • DSGX has a better Operating Margin (26.68%) than 91.51% of its industry peers.
  • DSGX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • DSGX's Gross Margin of 77.08% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DSGX outperforms 71.22% 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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DSGX is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DSGX has more shares outstanding
  • 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 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

  • DSGX has an Altman-Z score of 13.04. This indicates that DSGX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of DSGX (13.04) is better than 93.73% 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 13.04
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC9.46%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 2.16 indicates that DSGX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Current ratio value of 2.16, DSGX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.62% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DSGX has a Quick Ratio of 2.16. This indicates that DSGX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • DSGX's Quick ratio of 2.16 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DSGX outperforms 61.99% 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 25.39% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has grown by 11.98% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 15.89% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.73%
EPS 3Y16.05%
EPS 5Y25.39%
EPS Q2Q%20.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.98%
Revenue growth 3Y14.47%
Revenue growth 5Y15.89%
Sales Q2Q%15.1%

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 21.72% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.40% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y28.97%
EPS Next 2Y21.78%
EPS Next 3Y28.86%
EPS Next 5Y21.72%
Revenue Next Year11.44%
Revenue Next 2Y11.12%
Revenue Next 3Y10.97%
Revenue Next 5Y10.4%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last 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. DSGX Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 35.72, which means the current valuation is very expensive for DSGX.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as DSGX.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.18, DSGX is valued a bit more expensive.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.70 indicates a quite expensive valuation of DSGX.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as DSGX.
  • DSGX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 37.96, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.72
Fwd PE 27.7
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DSGX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DSGX is cheaper than 74.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DSGX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.27% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.94
EV/EBITDA 18
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.
  • The excellent profitability rating of DSGX may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as DSGX's earnings are expected to grow with 28.86% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.23
PEG (5Y)1.41
EPS Next 2Y21.78%
EPS Next 3Y28.86%

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5. DSGX Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for DSGX!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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DSGX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE

NASDAQ:DSGX (4/13/2026, 8:21:30 PM)

After market: 66.44 0 (0%)

66.44

+3.36 (+5.33%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)03-11
Earnings (Next)06-02
Inst Owners88.65%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners0.22%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.72B
Revenue(TTM)728.99M
Net Income(TTM)163.77M
Analysts77.78
Price Target98.8 (48.71%)
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)-8.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.57%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.65%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.72
Fwd PE 27.7
P/S 7.84
P/FCF 21.94
P/OCF 21.47
P/B 3.53
P/tB 21.89
EV/EBITDA 18
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY2.8%
EPS(NY)2.4
Fwd EY3.61%
FCF(TTM)3.03
FCFY4.56%
OCF(TTM)3.1
OCFY4.66%
SpS8.47
BVpS18.82
TBVpS3.03
PEG (NY)1.23
PEG (5Y)1.41
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 13.04
F-Score6
WACC9.46%
ROIC/WACC0.92
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 3Y16.05%
EPS 5Y25.39%
EPS Q2Q%20.93%
EPS Next Y28.97%
EPS Next 2Y21.78%
EPS Next 3Y28.86%
EPS Next 5Y21.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.98%
Revenue growth 3Y14.47%
Revenue growth 5Y15.89%
Sales Q2Q%15.1%
Revenue Next Year11.44%
Revenue Next 2Y11.12%
Revenue Next 3Y10.97%
Revenue Next 5Y10.4%
EBIT growth 1Y10.22%
EBIT growth 3Y15.91%
EBIT growth 5Y23.2%
EBIT Next Year71.14%
EBIT Next 3Y29.4%
EBIT Next 5Y22.08%
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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The financial health rating of DESCARTES SYSTEMS GRP/THE (DSGX) is 8 / 10.