3.58 USD
+0.06 (+1.7%)
Overall DSWL gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated DSWL against 124 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. DSWL gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. DSWL has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally DSWL also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, DSWL could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DSWL had positive earnings in the past year.
DSWL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years DSWL has been profitable.
Of the past 5 years DSWL 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.73%, DSWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.54%, DSWL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.61% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.92%, DSWL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.03% of the companies in the same industry.
DSWL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.65%. This is significantly below the industry average of 9.30%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.65%) for DSWL is below the current ROIC(2.92%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.73% | ||
| ROE | 11.54% | ||
| ROIC | 2.92% |
ROA(3y)6.04%
ROA(5y)6.56%
ROE(3y)7.15%
ROE(5y)8.01%
ROIC(3y)2.65%
ROIC(5y)2.63%
1.3 Margins
DSWL has a Profit Margin of 18.99%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DSWL outperforms 95.97% of its industry peers.
DSWL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DSWL has a Operating Margin of 6.10%. This is in the better half of the industry: DSWL outperforms 66.94% of its industry peers.
DSWL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DSWL's Gross Margin of 22.18% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DSWL is outperformed by 64.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DSWL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.99% | ||
| GM | 22.18% |
OM growth 3Y7.95%
OM growth 5Y16.94%
PM growth 3Y19.99%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.42%
GM growth 5Y2.09%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DSWL is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DSWL has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
DSWL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for DSWL. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
DSWL has an Altman-Z score of 3.57. This indicates that DSWL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
DSWL has a Altman-Z score of 3.57. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DSWL outperforms 54.84% of its industry peers.
DSWL has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.57 |
ROIC/WACC0.32
WACC9.07%
2.3 Liquidity
DSWL has a Current Ratio of 5.28. This indicates that DSWL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DSWL (5.28) is better than 81.45% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 4.77 indicates that DSWL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
DSWL's Quick ratio of 4.77 is amongst the best of the industry. DSWL outperforms 83.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.77 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DSWL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.83%, which is quite impressive.
DSWL shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.04% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.72% in the past year.
DSWL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.67% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.83%
EPS 3Y11.04%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%21.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.72%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.71%
Revenue growth 5Y0.67%
Sales Q2Q%-5.53%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 4.59, the valuation of DSWL can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DSWL indicates a rather cheap valuation: DSWL is cheaper than 99.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DSWL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.92), we can say DSWL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DSWL is valued cheaper than 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -10.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DSWL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.76%, DSWL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.47, DSWL pays a better dividend. On top of this DSWL pays more dividend than 99.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DSWL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.76% |
5.2 History
The dividend of DSWL has a limited annual growth rate of 5.89%.
DSWL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
As DSWL did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.89%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
25.56% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DSWL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP25.56%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:DSWL (12/29/2025, 4:10:08 PM)
3.58
+0.06 (+1.7%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners2.86%
Inst Owner Change-15.99%
Ins Owners71.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap57.07M
Revenue(TTM)65.66M
Net Income(TTM)12.47M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.23%
Short Ratio0.71
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.76% |
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.89%
DP25.56%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.73 | ||
| P/B | 0.53 | ||
| P/tB | 0.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -10.65 |
EPS(TTM)0.78
EY21.79%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.72
FCFY20.2%
OCF(TTM)0.76
OCFY21.13%
SpS4.12
BVpS6.78
TBVpS6.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number10.91
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.73% | ||
| ROE | 11.54% | ||
| ROCE | 3.7% | ||
| ROIC | 2.92% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.04% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.04% | ||
| OM | 6.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.99% | ||
| GM | 22.18% | ||
| FCFM | 17.56% |
ROA(3y)6.04%
ROA(5y)6.56%
ROE(3y)7.15%
ROE(5y)8.01%
ROIC(3y)2.65%
ROIC(5y)2.63%
ROICexc(3y)7.45%
ROICexc(5y)6.56%
ROICexgc(3y)7.45%
ROICexgc(5y)6.56%
ROCE(3y)3.35%
ROCE(5y)3.34%
ROICexgc growth 3Y20.29%
ROICexgc growth 5Y26.32%
ROICexc growth 3Y20.29%
ROICexc growth 5Y26.32%
OM growth 3Y7.95%
OM growth 5Y16.94%
PM growth 3Y19.99%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.42%
GM growth 5Y2.09%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 35.34% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.81% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 219.06% | ||
| Profit Quality | 92.45% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.77 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.57 |
F-Score6
WACC9.07%
ROIC/WACC0.32
Cap/Depr(3y)31.02%
Cap/Depr(5y)42.11%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.69%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.93%
Profit Quality(3y)288.78%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.83%
EPS 3Y11.04%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%21.59%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.72%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.71%
Revenue growth 5Y0.67%
Sales Q2Q%-5.53%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y21.34%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.37%
EBIT growth 5Y17.72%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-13.83%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y0.92%
OCF growth 1Y-13.8%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y0.62%
DESWELL INDUSTRIES INC / DSWL FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DESWELL INDUSTRIES INC (DSWL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to DSWL.
Can you provide the valuation status for DESWELL INDUSTRIES INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to DESWELL INDUSTRIES INC (DSWL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of DSWL stock?
DESWELL INDUSTRIES INC (DSWL) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for DSWL stock?
The dividend rating of DESWELL INDUSTRIES INC (DSWL) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 25.56%.