DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME (DCM.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:DCM • CA23761M1023

1.47 CAD
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Last: Mar 6, 2026, 07:00 PM
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This DCM.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to DCM. DCM was compared to 24 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. DCM has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. DCM is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. DCM.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • DCM had positive earnings in the past year.
  • DCM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years DCM 4 years were profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years DCM had a positive operating cash flow.
DCM.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDCM.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

  • DCM has a Return On Assets of 2.86%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DCM outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
  • DCM has a better Return On Equity (26.86%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
  • DCM's Return On Invested Capital of 8.84% is amongst the best of the industry. DCM outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DCM is significantly above the industry average of 5.85%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (8.84%) for DCM is well below the 3 year average (13.16%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that DCM had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.86%
ROE 26.86%
ROIC 8.84%
ROA(3y)2.16%
ROA(5y)2.92%
ROE(3y)4.98%
ROE(5y)29.88%
ROIC(3y)13.16%
ROIC(5y)12.14%
DCM.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDCM.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500 1K

1.3 Margins

  • DCM has a Profit Margin of 2.31%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DCM outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DCM has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.41%, DCM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DCM has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of DCM (26.53%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DCM has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.41%
PM (TTM) 2.31%
GM 26.53%
OM growth 3Y13.19%
OM growth 5Y62.33%
PM growth 3Y3.8%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.84%
GM growth 5Y2.04%
DCM.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDCM.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

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2. DCM.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DCM is creating value.
  • DCM has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • DCM has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for DCM is higher compared to a year ago.
DCM.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingDCM.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
DCM.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDCM.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.97, we must say that DCM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • DCM has a Altman-Z score (0.97) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of DCM is 19.50, which is on the high side as it means it would take DCM, 19.50 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • DCM has a Debt to FCF ratio (19.50) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 6.09 is on the high side and indicates that DCM has dependencies on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 6.09, DCM is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 6.09
Debt/FCF 19.5
Altman-Z 0.97
ROIC/WACC1.43
WACC6.19%
DCM.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDCM.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

  • DCM has a Current Ratio of 1.76. This is a normal value and indicates that DCM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • DCM's Current ratio of 1.76 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DCM outperforms 70.83% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.47 indicates that DCM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • DCM has a better Quick ratio (1.47) than 70.83% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.76
Quick Ratio 1.47
DCM.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDCM.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. DCM.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • DCM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 362.27%, which is quite impressive.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 22.16% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • DCM shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.01%.
  • Measured over the past years, DCM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.15% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)362.27%
EPS 3Y22.16%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%137.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.01%
Revenue growth 3Y26.82%
Revenue growth 5Y11.15%
Sales Q2Q%-3.09%

3.2 Future

  • DCM is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 38.29% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.65% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-1.81%
EPS Next 2Y7.25%
EPS Next 3Y13.42%
EPS Next 5Y38.29%
Revenue Next Year-5.46%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.74%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.31%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.65%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
DCM.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDCM.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 100M 200M 300M 400M
DCM.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDCM.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 0.2 0.4 0.6

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4. DCM.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • DCM is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.35.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DCM is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.29. DCM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.10, the valuation of DCM can be described as very cheap.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DCM indicates a rather cheap valuation: DCM is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DCM to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.57), we can say DCM is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.35
Fwd PE 7.1
DCM.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDCM.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DCM indicates a rather cheap valuation: DCM is cheaper than 95.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DCM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.05
EV/EBITDA 5.17
DCM.CA Per share dataDCM.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • DCM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • DCM's earnings are expected to grow with 13.42% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.25%
EPS Next 3Y13.42%

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5. DCM.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.76%, DCM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • In the last 3 months the price of DCM has falen by -24.23%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
  • DCM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.06. DCM pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DCM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.76%

5.2 History

  • DCM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
DCM.CA Yearly Dividends per shareDCM.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y7.25%
EPS Next 3Y13.42%
DCM.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDCM.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M

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DCM.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME

TSX:DCM (3/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)11-11
Earnings (Next)03-11
Inst Owners13.36%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners22.66%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap80.94M
Revenue(TTM)459.06M
Net Income(TTM)10.59M
Analysts85.71
Price Target3.23 (119.73%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.76%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)143.56%
Min EPS beat(2)109.9%
Max EPS beat(2)177.23%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)80.29%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.99%
Max EPS beat(4)177.23%
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)-2.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.86%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.86%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.35
Fwd PE 7.1
P/S 0.18
P/FCF 6.05
P/OCF 4.15
P/B 2.05
P/tB 8.71
EV/EBITDA 5.17
EPS(TTM)0.2
EY13.61%
EPS(NY)0.21
Fwd EY14.09%
FCF(TTM)0.24
FCFY16.52%
OCF(TTM)0.35
OCFY24.09%
SpS8.34
BVpS0.72
TBVpS0.17
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.79
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.86%
ROE 26.86%
ROCE 12.98%
ROIC 8.84%
ROICexc 8.95%
ROICexgc 9.97%
OM 8.41%
PM (TTM) 2.31%
GM 26.53%
FCFM 2.91%
ROA(3y)2.16%
ROA(5y)2.92%
ROE(3y)4.98%
ROE(5y)29.88%
ROIC(3y)13.16%
ROIC(5y)12.14%
ROICexc(3y)13.81%
ROICexc(5y)12.57%
ROICexgc(3y)17.33%
ROICexgc(5y)16.43%
ROCE(3y)19.36%
ROCE(5y)17.85%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-13.71%
ROICexgc growth 5Y51.61%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y56.86%
OM growth 3Y13.19%
OM growth 5Y62.33%
PM growth 3Y3.8%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.84%
GM growth 5Y2.04%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.24
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 6.09
Debt/FCF 19.5
Debt/EBITDA 3.67
Cap/Depr 22.89%
Cap/Sales 1.34%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 29.83%
Profit Quality 126.3%
Current Ratio 1.76
Quick Ratio 1.47
Altman-Z 0.97
F-Score6
WACC6.19%
ROIC/WACC1.43
Cap/Depr(3y)27.37%
Cap/Depr(5y)21.71%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.39%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.17%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)362.27%
EPS 3Y22.16%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%137.2%
EPS Next Y-1.81%
EPS Next 2Y7.25%
EPS Next 3Y13.42%
EPS Next 5Y38.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.01%
Revenue growth 3Y26.82%
Revenue growth 5Y11.15%
Sales Q2Q%-3.09%
Revenue Next Year-5.46%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.74%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.31%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.65%
EBIT growth 1Y7.49%
EBIT growth 3Y43.54%
EBIT growth 5Y80.43%
EBIT Next Year122.56%
EBIT Next 3Y33.87%
EBIT Next 5Y35.26%
FCF growth 1Y-57.13%
FCF growth 3Y-20.16%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-43.08%
OCF growth 3Y-2.81%
OCF growth 5YN/A

DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME / DCM.CA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to DCM.CA.


Can you provide the valuation status for DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME (DCM.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME (DCM.CA) stock?

DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME (DCM.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DATA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEME (DCM.CA) is expected to decline by -1.81% in the next year.