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Duck Creek Technologies Inc (DCT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:DCT - US2641201064 - Common Stock

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Last: 3/29/2023, 8:01:09 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

Overall DCT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated DCT against 281 industry peers in the Software industry. DCT has a great financial health rating, but its profitability evaluates not so good. While showing a medium growth rate, DCT is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DCT had positive earnings in the past year.
DCT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years DCT always reported negative net income.
Of the past 5 years DCT 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
DCT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDCT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 10M -10M 20M -20M

1.2 Ratios

The profitability ratios for DCT are negative, so there is not much use analyzing them.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA N/A
ROE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
DCT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDCT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 -1 -2 -3 -4

1.3 Margins

The Gross Margin of DCT (56.63%) is worse than 63.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DCT has remained more or less at the same level.
DCT 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 56.63%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.12%
GM growth 5Y-0.64%
DCT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDCT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DCT does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for DCT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
DCT has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
DCT Yearly Shares OutstandingDCT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
DCT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDCT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 15.48 indicates that DCT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
DCT's Altman-Z score of 15.48 is amongst the best of the industry. DCT outperforms 95.33% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for DCT. 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 0
Altman-Z 15.48
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC12.39%
DCT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDCT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

DCT has a Current Ratio of 4.68. This indicates that DCT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
DCT's Current ratio of 4.68 is amongst the best of the industry. DCT outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
DCT has a Quick Ratio of 4.68. This indicates that DCT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DCT (4.68) is better than 85.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.68
Quick Ratio 4.68
DCT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDCT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

DCT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.00%.
Looking at the last year, DCT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.81% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.09% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-50%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.81%
Revenue growth 3Y20.93%
Revenue growth 5Y14.09%
Sales Q2Q%9.76%

3.2 Future

DCT is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 29.83% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 14.02% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y21.11%
EPS Next 2Y28.3%
EPS Next 3Y29.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.08%
Revenue Next 2Y12.42%
Revenue Next 3Y14.02%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
DCT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDCT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
DCT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDCT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 189.90, the valuation of DCT can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as DCT.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DCT to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.45), we can say DCT is valued expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 96.14, DCT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as DCT.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DCT to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.46), we can say DCT is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 189.9
Fwd PE 96.14
DCT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDCT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

DCT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DCT is cheaper than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
DCT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DCT is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 101.39
EV/EBITDA 244.38
DCT Per share dataDCT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3 4 5

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates DCT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
DCT's earnings are expected to grow with 29.83% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)9
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.3%
EPS Next 3Y29.83%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DCT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.26%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
DCT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 42.74. DCT pays more dividend than 86.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.26, DCT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.42.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.26%

5.2 History

DCT has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
DCT Yearly Dividends per shareDCT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y28.3%
EPS Next 3Y29.83%
DCT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDCT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 10M -10M -20M

Duck Creek Technologies Inc

NASDAQ:DCT (3/29/2023, 8:01:09 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)03-29 2023-03-29/amc
Earnings (Next)06-27 2023-06-27/amc
Inst Owners0%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.33%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.52B
Revenue(TTM)310.08M
Net Income(TTM)-14.19M
Analysts46.67
Price Target16.47 (-13.27%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.26%
Yearly Dividend0.3
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)687.25%
Min EPS beat(2)67.06%
Max EPS beat(2)1307.44%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)570.06%
Min EPS beat(4)67.06%
Max EPS beat(4)1307.44%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.94%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.7%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.94%
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)0.89%
PT rev (3m)5.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)18.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.79%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.67%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 189.9
Fwd PE 96.14
P/S 8.14
P/FCF 101.39
P/OCF 85.71
P/B 3.45
P/tB 8.57
EV/EBITDA 244.38
EPS(TTM)0.1
EY0.53%
EPS(NY)0.2
Fwd EY1.04%
FCF(TTM)0.19
FCFY0.99%
OCF(TTM)0.22
OCFY1.17%
SpS2.33
BVpS5.5
TBVpS2.22
PEG (NY)9
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA N/A
ROE N/A
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 56.63%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
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 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.12%
GM growth 5Y-0.64%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.37
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 20.72%
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 4.68
Quick Ratio 4.68
Altman-Z 15.48
F-Score5
WACC12.39%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)19.14%
Cap/Depr(5y)28.52%
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-50%
EPS Next Y21.11%
EPS Next 2Y28.3%
EPS Next 3Y29.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.81%
Revenue growth 3Y20.93%
Revenue growth 5Y14.09%
Sales Q2Q%9.76%
Revenue Next Year13.08%
Revenue Next 2Y12.42%
Revenue Next 3Y14.02%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-38.21%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year48.99%
EBIT Next 3Y42.3%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y269.82%
FCF growth 3Y5.03%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y151.66%
OCF growth 3Y-10.23%
OCF growth 5YN/A

Duck Creek Technologies Inc / DCT FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of Duck Creek Technologies Inc (DCT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DCT.


What is the valuation status for DCT stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to Duck Creek Technologies Inc (DCT). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of DCT stock?

Duck Creek Technologies Inc (DCT) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.


What is the valuation of Duck Creek Technologies Inc based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for Duck Creek Technologies Inc (DCT) is 189.9 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.45.