DESWELL INDUSTRIES INC (DSWL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:DSWL - VG2506391011 - Common Stock
3.63 USD
+0.17 (+4.91%)
Taking everything into account, DSWL scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DSWL was compared to 123 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. DSWL is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. DSWL has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. 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.
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
DSWL has a Return On Assets of 9.27%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DSWL outperforms 88.62% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of DSWL (10.91%) is better than 76.42% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.55%, DSWL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DSWL is significantly below the industry average of 8.98%.
| 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
DSWL has a better Profit Margin (16.47%) than 94.31% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DSWL has grown nicely.
DSWL's Operating Margin of 4.90% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DSWL outperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DSWL has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 20.18%, DSWL is not doing good in the industry: 67.48% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DSWL is destroying value.
DSWL has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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
An Altman-Z score of 3.72 indicates that DSWL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
DSWL has a Altman-Z score (3.72) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 | 3.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.28
WACC9.18%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.45 indicates that DSWL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 5.45, DSWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.11% 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.
DSWL has a Quick ratio of 4.91. This is amongst the best in the industry. DSWL outperforms 84.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DSWL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 45.73%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, DSWL shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.04% on average per year.
DSWL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.53%.
Measured over the past years, DSWL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.67% on average per year.
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
DSWL is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.19.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DSWL indicates a rather cheap valuation: DSWL is cheaper than 98.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.56. DSWL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
97.56% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DSWL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -9.99 |
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
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.70%, DSWL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
DSWL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.18. DSWL pays more dividend than 98.37% of the companies in the same industry.
DSWL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.7% |
5.2 History
The dividend of DSWL has a limited annual growth rate of 5.89%.
DSWL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
28.62% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DSWL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP28.62%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:DSWL (11/17/2025, 4:30:01 PM)
3.63
+0.17 (+4.91%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners3.05%
Inst Owner Change-15.99%
Ins Owners71.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap57.86M
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 | 5.7% |
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 | 5.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.28 | ||
| P/B | 0.57 | ||
| P/tB | 0.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -9.99 |
EPS(TTM)0.7
EY19.28%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.83
FCFY22.82%
OCF(TTM)0.85
OCFY23.39%
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 | 3.72 |
F-Score7
WACC9.18%
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%.