DESWELL INDUSTRIES INC (DSWL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:DSWL - VG2506391011 - Common Stock
3.51 USD
+0.08 (+2.33%)
Overall DSWL gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated DSWL against 123 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. DSWL has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. DSWL has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally DSWL also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make DSWL suitable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year DSWL was profitable.
In the past year DSWL had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 9.27%, DSWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.91%, DSWL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.80% of the companies in the same industry.
DSWL has a Return On Invested Capital (2.55%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DSWL is significantly below the industry average of 9.33%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.27% | ||
| ROE | 10.91% | ||
| ROIC | 2.55% |
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 16.47%, DSWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.12% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DSWL has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 4.90%, DSWL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.23% of the companies in the same industry.
DSWL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of DSWL (20.18%) is worse than 67.48% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DSWL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.47% | ||
| GM | 20.18% |
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
DSWL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for DSWL remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DSWL has more shares outstanding
DSWL has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
DSWL has an Altman-Z score of 3.70. This indicates that DSWL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
DSWL has a Altman-Z score of 3.70. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DSWL outperforms 52.85% of its industry peers.
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.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.7 |
ROIC/WACC0.28
WACC9.15%
2.3 Liquidity
DSWL has a Current Ratio of 5.45. This indicates that DSWL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 5.45, DSWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.74% of the companies in the same industry.
DSWL has a Quick Ratio of 4.91. This indicates that DSWL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DSWL (4.91) is better than 86.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 45.73% over the past year.
DSWL shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.04% yearly.
Looking at the last year, DSWL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.53% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.67% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)45.73%
EPS 3Y11.04%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%19.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.71%
Revenue growth 5Y0.67%
Sales Q2Q%2.52%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 5.01, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of DSWL.
DSWL's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DSWL is cheaper than 96.75% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DSWL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.89), we can say DSWL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
DSWL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DSWL is cheaper than 99.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -10.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of DSWL 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
DSWL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.75%, which is a nice return.
DSWL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.94. DSWL pays more dividend than 99.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, DSWL pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.75% |
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
DSWL pays out 28.62% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP28.62%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:DSWL (10/27/2025, 5:20:01 PM)
3.51
+0.08 (+2.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners3.05%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners71.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap55.95M
Revenue(TTM)67.61M
Net Income(TTM)11.14M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.03%
Short Ratio0.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.75% |
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.89%
DP28.62%
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 | 5.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.13 | ||
| P/B | 0.55 | ||
| P/tB | 0.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -10.09 |
EPS(TTM)0.7
EY19.94%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.83
FCFY23.6%
OCF(TTM)0.85
OCFY24.19%
SpS4.24
BVpS6.41
TBVpS6.41
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number10.05
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.27% | ||
| ROE | 10.91% | ||
| ROCE | 3.23% | ||
| ROIC | 2.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.7% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.7% | ||
| OM | 4.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.47% | ||
| GM | 20.18% | ||
| FCFM | 19.53% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 21.86% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.49% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 280.03% | ||
| Profit Quality | 118.53% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.7 |
F-Score7
WACC9.15%
ROIC/WACC0.28
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)45.73%
EPS 3Y11.04%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%19.68%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.71%
Revenue growth 5Y0.67%
Sales Q2Q%2.52%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-12.4%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.37%
EBIT growth 5Y17.72%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y2.92%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y0.92%
OCF growth 1Y2.47%
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 6 / 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 28.62%.