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DALLASNEWS CORP (DALN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:DALN - Nasdaq - US2350501019 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

4.2444  -0.1 (-2.23%)

Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, DALN scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DALN was compared to 94 industry peers in the Media industry. The financial health of DALN is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. DALN does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DALN was profitable.
DALN had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
DALN had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
DALN had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

DALN's Return On Assets of 0.21% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DALN outperforms 58.51% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 1.92%, DALN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.21%
ROE 1.92%
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 has a Profit Margin (0.10%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DALN has declined.
DALN's Gross Margin of 95.81% is amongst the best of the industry. DALN outperforms 98.94% of its industry peers.
DALN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 0.1%
GM 95.81%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, DALN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for DALN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
DALN has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the 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

Based on the Altman-Z score of -8.03, we must say that DALN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
DALN has a worse Altman-Z score (-8.03) than 86.17% of its industry peers.
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.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -8.03
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.09%
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 0.97 indicates that DALN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.97, DALN is doing worse than 69.15% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.92 indicates that DALN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DALN has a Quick ratio of 0.92. This is in the lower half of the industry: DALN underperforms 69.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.97
Quick Ratio 0.92
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

DALN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 101.85%, which is quite impressive.
DALN shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -57.32% yearly.
Looking at the last year, DALN shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -10.23% in the last year.
DALN shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -7.34% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)101.85%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-57.32%
EPS Q2Q%279.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.23%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.7%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.34%
Sales Q2Q%-8.51%

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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 212.22, the valuation of DALN can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DALN is on the same level as its industry peers.
DALN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.95.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 212.22
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

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

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 16.78%, DALN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
In the last 3 months the price of DALN has falen by -27.94%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
DALN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.93. DALN pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
DALN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 16.78%

5.2 History

The dividend of DALN decreases each year by -29.96%.
DALN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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

DALN pays out 653.44% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DALN's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP653.44%
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
DALN Dividend Payout.DALN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DALN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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DALLASNEWS CORP

NASDAQ:DALN (5/13/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

4.2444

-0.1 (-2.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)05-01 2025-05-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-28 2025-07-28
Inst Owners32.75%
Inst Owner Change0.75%
Ins Owners14.09%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap22.71M
Analysts82.86
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %3.67%
Short Ratio3.98
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 16.78%
Yearly Dividend0.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)-29.96%
DP653.44%
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 212.22
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.18
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 3.33
P/tB 3.33
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.02
EY0.47%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-2.3
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.02
OCFYN/A
SpS23.44
BVpS1.27
TBVpS1.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.21%
ROE 1.92%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 0.1%
GM 95.81%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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-Score4
Asset Turnover2.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 424.7%
Cap/Sales 5.44%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.97
Quick Ratio 0.92
Altman-Z -8.03
F-Score4
WACC9.09%
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)101.85%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-57.32%
EPS Q2Q%279.94%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.23%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.7%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.34%
Sales Q2Q%-8.51%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y12.65%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-429.97%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-366.86%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A