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DOMAN BUILDING MATERIALS GRO (DBM.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - TSX:DBM - CA25703L1004 - Common Stock

8.83 CAD
-0.03 (-0.34%)
Last: 11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to DBM. DBM was compared to 12 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. While DBM belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. DBM may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth Finally DBM also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DBM had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DBM had a positive cash flow from operations.
DBM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
DBM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
DBM.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDBM.CA 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 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

DBM has a Return On Assets of 4.08%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DBM outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
DBM has a better Return On Equity (11.88%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.37%, DBM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DBM is in line with the industry average of 7.90%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.74%) for DBM is below the current ROIC(10.37%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.08%
ROE 11.88%
ROIC 10.37%
ROA(3y)4.48%
ROA(5y)5.45%
ROE(3y)11.72%
ROE(5y)14.81%
ROIC(3y)8.74%
ROIC(5y)10%
DBM.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDBM.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

DBM has a Profit Margin (2.44%) which is in line with its industry peers.
DBM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.19%, DBM is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
DBM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 16.07%, DBM is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DBM has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.19%
PM (TTM) 2.44%
GM 16.07%
OM growth 3Y-13.05%
OM growth 5Y5.99%
PM growth 3Y-21.38%
PM growth 5Y9.56%
GM growth 3Y1.24%
GM growth 5Y2.09%
DBM.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDBM.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DBM is still creating some value.
DBM has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DBM has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, DBM has a worse debt to assets ratio.
DBM.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingDBM.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
DBM.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDBM.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

DBM has an Altman-Z score of 2.45. This is not the best score and indicates that DBM is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
DBM has a worse Altman-Z score (2.45) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DBM is 6.16, which is on the high side as it means it would take DBM, 6.16 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DBM has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.16) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.09 is on the high side and indicates that DBM has dependencies on debt financing.
DBM's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.09 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DBM is outperformed by 91.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.09
Debt/FCF 6.16
Altman-Z 2.45
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC7.43%
DBM.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDBM.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

DBM has a Current Ratio of 1.38. This is a normal value and indicates that DBM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DBM has a worse Current ratio (1.38) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.65 indicates that DBM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DBM has a worse Quick ratio (0.65) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.38
Quick Ratio 0.65
DBM.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDBM.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for DBM have decreased strongly by -29.89% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.06% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 28.20% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, DBM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.83% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.89%
EPS 3Y-22.88%
EPS 5Y18.06%
EPS Q2Q%23.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.2%
Revenue growth 3Y1.54%
Revenue growth 5Y14.83%
Sales Q2Q%19.91%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, DBM will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.65% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, DBM will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.34% on average per year.
EPS Next Y49.96%
EPS Next 2Y20.94%
EPS Next 3Y19.35%
EPS Next 5Y9.65%
Revenue Next Year21.87%
Revenue Next 2Y12.36%
Revenue Next 3Y12.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
DBM.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDBM.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
DBM.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDBM.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.48, which indicates a correct valuation of DBM.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DBM is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.89. DBM is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.90, the valuation of DBM can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DBM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DBM to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say DBM is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.48
Fwd PE 9.9
DBM.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDBM.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DBM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
DBM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DBM is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.73
EV/EBITDA 6.65
DBM.CA Per share dataDBM.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DBM's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of DBM may justify a higher PE ratio.
DBM's earnings are expected to grow with 19.35% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)0.8
EPS Next 2Y20.94%
EPS Next 3Y19.35%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.32%, DBM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
DBM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 8.52. DBM pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
DBM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.32%

5.2 History

The dividend of DBM has a limited annual growth rate of 0.01%.
DBM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
DBM has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
DBM.CA Yearly Dividends per shareDBM.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

DBM pays out 63.08% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DBM's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP63.08%
EPS Next 2Y20.94%
EPS Next 3Y19.35%
DBM.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDBM.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M
DBM.CA Dividend Payout.DBM.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DBM.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DOMAN BUILDING MATERIALS GRO

TSX:DBM (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

8.83

-0.03 (-0.34%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25
Inst Owners3.95%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners20.64%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap773.77M
Revenue(TTM)3.18B
Net Income(TTM)77.56M
Analysts80
Price Target11.14 (26.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.32%
Yearly Dividend0.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.01%
DP63.08%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date09-29 2025-09-29 (0.14)
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.45%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.05%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.67%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.45%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.24%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.64%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.36%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.22%
PT rev (1m)-0.76%
PT rev (3m)7.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)10.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)24.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.73%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.48
Fwd PE 9.9
P/S 0.24
P/FCF 4.73
P/OCF 5.8
P/B 1.18
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.65
EPS(TTM)0.61
EY6.91%
EPS(NY)0.89
Fwd EY10.1%
FCF(TTM)1.87
FCFY21.14%
OCF(TTM)1.52
OCFY17.23%
SpS36.32
BVpS7.45
TBVpS-1.48
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)0.8
Graham Number10.11
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.08%
ROE 11.88%
ROCE 11.92%
ROIC 10.37%
ROICexc 10.48%
ROICexgc 24.23%
OM 5.19%
PM (TTM) 2.44%
GM 16.07%
FCFM 5.14%
ROA(3y)4.48%
ROA(5y)5.45%
ROE(3y)11.72%
ROE(5y)14.81%
ROIC(3y)8.74%
ROIC(5y)10%
ROICexc(3y)8.9%
ROICexc(5y)10.11%
ROICexgc(3y)17.27%
ROICexgc(5y)17.89%
ROCE(3y)10.04%
ROCE(5y)11.49%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-17.81%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.16%
ROICexc growth 3Y-20.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.39%
OM growth 3Y-13.05%
OM growth 5Y5.99%
PM growth 3Y-21.38%
PM growth 5Y9.56%
GM growth 3Y1.24%
GM growth 5Y2.09%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.67
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.09
Debt/FCF 6.16
Debt/EBITDA 2.7
Cap/Depr 30.64%
Cap/Sales 0.95%
Interest Coverage 2.67
Cash Conversion 50.49%
Profit Quality 210.93%
Current Ratio 1.38
Quick Ratio 0.65
Altman-Z 2.45
F-Score7
WACC7.43%
ROIC/WACC1.4
Cap/Depr(3y)16.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)13.7%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.45%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.36%
Profit Quality(3y)201.73%
Profit Quality(5y)183.17%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.89%
EPS 3Y-22.88%
EPS 5Y18.06%
EPS Q2Q%23.47%
EPS Next Y49.96%
EPS Next 2Y20.94%
EPS Next 3Y19.35%
EPS Next 5Y9.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.2%
Revenue growth 3Y1.54%
Revenue growth 5Y14.83%
Sales Q2Q%19.91%
Revenue Next Year21.87%
Revenue Next 2Y12.36%
Revenue Next 3Y12.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y54.58%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.71%
EBIT growth 5Y21.71%
EBIT Next Year127.8%
EBIT Next 3Y33.08%
EBIT Next 5Y23.15%
FCF growth 1Y-10.95%
FCF growth 3Y30.02%
FCF growth 5Y9%
OCF growth 1Y-31.98%
OCF growth 3Y29.67%
OCF growth 5Y9.62%

DOMAN BUILDING MATERIALS GRO / DBM.CA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for DBM stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DBM.CA.


What is the valuation status of DOMAN BUILDING MATERIALS GRO (DBM.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to DOMAN BUILDING MATERIALS GRO (DBM.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is DOMAN BUILDING MATERIALS GRO (DBM.CA) stock?

DOMAN BUILDING MATERIALS GRO (DBM.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of DOMAN BUILDING MATERIALS GRO based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DOMAN BUILDING MATERIALS GRO (DBM.CA) is 14.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.18.


What is the expected EPS growth for DOMAN BUILDING MATERIALS GRO (DBM.CA) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DOMAN BUILDING MATERIALS GRO (DBM.CA) is expected to grow by 49.96% in the next year.