DINGDONG CAYMAN LTD -SPN ADR (DDL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:DDL - US25445D1019 - ADR
1.865 USD
+0.05 (+3.04%)
Overall DDL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated DDL against 39 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While DDL seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. DDL may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DDL had positive earnings in the past year.
DDL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
DDL had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In multiple years DDL reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
DDL has a Return On Assets (4.89%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of DDL (35.06%) is better than 92.31% of its industry peers.
DDL has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.95%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DDL outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.89% | ||
| ROE | 35.06% | ||
| ROIC | 5.95% |
ROA(3y)-1.94%
ROA(5y)-29.63%
ROE(3y)-83.86%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.38%, DDL is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 0.97%, DDL is doing worse than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 29.66%, DDL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DDL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.38% | ||
| GM | 29.66% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y14.42%
GM growth 5Y11.93%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
DDL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DDL has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for DDL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DDL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
DDL has an Altman-Z score of 1.22. This is a bad value and indicates that DDL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.22, DDL is not doing good in the industry: 82.05% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
DDL has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.37. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.37 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.37, DDL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.05% of the companies in the same industry.
DDL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.13. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
DDL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.13. This is in the lower half of the industry: DDL underperforms 71.79% of its industry peers.
Although DDL does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.22 |
ROIC/WACC1.81
WACC3.29%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.04 indicates that DDL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.04, DDL is doing worse than 64.10% of the companies in the same industry.
DDL has a Quick Ratio of 1.04. This is a bad value and indicates that DDL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.93, DDL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DDL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 384.33%, which is quite impressive.
DDL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 15.14%.
The Revenue has been growing by 42.83% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)384.33%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%58.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.14%
Revenue growth 3Y4.66%
Revenue growth 5Y42.83%
Sales Q2Q%6.73%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.01% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
DDL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.96% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.44%
EPS Next 2Y12.6%
EPS Next 3Y18.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.4%
Revenue Next 2Y8.36%
Revenue Next 3Y9.96%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.48, the valuation of DDL can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DDL is valued cheaper than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
DDL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.49.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.47, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of DDL.
DDL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DDL is cheaper than 97.44% of the companies in the same industry.
DDL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.99.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DDL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.87% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -12.14 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DDL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
DDL's earnings are expected to grow with 18.01% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.6%
EPS Next 3Y18.01%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DDL does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:DDL (10/15/2025, 2:21:01 PM)
1.865
+0.05 (+3.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners36.81%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap404.68M
Analysts77.5
Price Target2.98 (59.79%)
Short Float %0.7%
Short Ratio1.52
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)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)-2.56%
PT rev (3m)-20.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.47 | ||
| P/S | 0.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.73 | ||
| P/B | 3.06 | ||
| P/tB | 3.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -12.14 |
EPS(TTM)0.22
EY11.8%
EPS(NY)0.29
Fwd EY15.45%
FCF(TTM)0.5
FCFY26.83%
OCF(TTM)0.5
OCFY26.83%
SpS15.43
BVpS0.61
TBVpS0.61
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.89% | ||
| ROE | 35.06% | ||
| ROCE | 11.49% | ||
| ROIC | 5.95% | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 0.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.38% | ||
| GM | 29.66% | ||
| FCFM | 3.24% |
ROA(3y)-1.94%
ROA(5y)-29.63%
ROE(3y)-83.86%
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
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 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y14.42%
GM growth 5Y11.93%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover3.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.37 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 223.35% | ||
| Profit Quality | 234.5% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.22 |
F-Score7
WACC3.29%
ROIC/WACC1.81
Cap/Depr(3y)67.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)125.79%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.46%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.16%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)384.33%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%58.8%
EPS Next Y6.44%
EPS Next 2Y12.6%
EPS Next 3Y18.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.14%
Revenue growth 3Y4.66%
Revenue growth 5Y42.83%
Sales Q2Q%6.73%
Revenue Next Year6.4%
Revenue Next 2Y8.36%
Revenue Next 3Y9.96%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1836.53%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year54.03%
EBIT Next 3Y43.18%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y437.46%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y437.46%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A