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DALLASNEWS CORP (DALN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:DALN - US2350501019 - Common Stock

16.51 USD
+0.01 (+0.06%)
Last: 9/24/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to DALN. DALN was compared to 98 industry peers in the Media industry. While DALN has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. DALN has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DALN has reported negative net income.
In the past year DALN has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
DALN had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years DALN always reported negative operating cash flow.
DALN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDALN 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 0 10M -10M -20M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -6.77%, DALN is not doing good in the industry: 62.63% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Equity of DALN (-13.42%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.77%
ROE -13.42%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-8.26%
ROA(5y)-6.17%
ROE(3y)-105.85%
ROE(5y)-66.72%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
DALN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDALN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100 -150 -200

1.3 Margins

DALN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of DALN (95.98%) is better than 98.99% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DALN has remained more or less at the same level.
DALN does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 95.98%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-53.99%
GM growth 3Y0.78%
GM growth 5Y1.04%
DALN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDALN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DALN does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
DALN has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
DALN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for DALN. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
DALN Yearly Shares OutstandingDALN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M
DALN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDALN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.2 Solvency

DALN has an Altman-Z score of -5.01. This is a bad value and indicates that DALN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -5.01, DALN is doing worse than 85.86% of the companies in the same industry.
DALN 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 N/A
Altman-Z -5.01
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.77%
DALN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDALN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.30 indicates that DALN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.30, DALN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
DALN has a Quick Ratio of 2.28. This indicates that DALN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DALN (2.28) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.3
Quick Ratio 2.28
DALN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDALN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for DALN have decreased strongly by -47.02% in the last year.
DALN shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -57.32% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -8.00% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -7.34% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-47.02%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-57.32%
EPS Q2Q%-2409.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.7%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.34%
Sales Q2Q%-7.16%

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.
DALN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDALN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
DALN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDALN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

DALN reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
DALN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDALN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
DALN Per share dataDALN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DALN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 16.78%, which is a nice return.
DALN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.46. DALN pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, DALN pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 16.78%

5.2 History

The dividend of DALN decreases each year by -29.96%.
DALN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-29.96%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
DALN Yearly Dividends per shareDALN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

The Dividend Rate of DALN has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP0%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
DALN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDALN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M

DALLASNEWS CORP

NASDAQ:DALN (9/24/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

16.51

+0.01 (+0.06%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)07-29 2025-07-29
Earnings (Next)11-10 2025-11-10
Inst Owners45.98%
Inst Owner Change-98.94%
Ins Owners11.66%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap88.33M
Revenue(TTM)121.12M
Net Income(TTM)-5.16M
Analysts82.86
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 16.78%
Yearly Dividend0.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)-29.96%
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
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 RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.73
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 2.3
P/tB 2.3
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.96
EYN/A
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-4.54
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-3.29
OCFYN/A
SpS22.64
BVpS7.19
TBVpS7.19
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.77%
ROE -13.42%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 95.98%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-8.26%
ROA(5y)-6.17%
ROE(3y)-105.85%
ROE(5y)-66.72%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-53.99%
GM growth 3Y0.78%
GM growth 5Y1.04%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover1.59
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 445.02%
Cap/Sales 5.53%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.3
Quick Ratio 2.28
Altman-Z -5.01
F-Score3
WACC8.77%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)186.79%
Cap/Depr(5y)118.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.45%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.68%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-47.02%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-57.32%
EPS Q2Q%-2409.82%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.7%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.34%
Sales Q2Q%-7.16%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-27.35%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-61.09%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-30.3%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

DALLASNEWS CORP / DALN FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for DALLASNEWS CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to DALN.


What is the valuation status for DALN stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 0 / 10 to DALLASNEWS CORP (DALN). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is DALLASNEWS CORP (DALN) stock?

DALLASNEWS CORP (DALN) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of DALLASNEWS CORP (DALN) stock?

The dividend rating of DALLASNEWS CORP (DALN) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.