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DINGDONG CAYMAN LTD -SPN ADR (DDL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:DDL - US25445D1019 - ADR

1.75 USD
+0.02 (+1.16%)
Last: 11/13/2025, 12:59:56 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to DDL. DDL was compared to 39 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. DDL scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. DDL 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. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DDL was profitable.
In the past year DDL had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years DDL reported 4 times negative net income.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: DDL reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
DDL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDDL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -2B -4B -6B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of DDL (4.89%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DDL has a Return On Equity of 35.06%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DDL outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
DDL's Return On Invested Capital of 5.95% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DDL outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector 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
DDL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDDL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500 -500

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.38%, DDL is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.28% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Operating Margin value of 0.97%, DDL is not doing good in the industry: 61.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
DDL has a better Gross Margin (29.66%) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DDL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
DDL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDDL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DDL is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DDL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, DDL has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for DDL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
DDL Yearly Shares OutstandingDDL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
DDL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDDL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.21, we must say that DDL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
DDL's Altman-Z score of 1.21 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DDL is outperformed by 84.62% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DDL is 1.37, which is an excellent value as it means it would take DDL, only 1.37 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DDL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.37. This is amongst the best in the industry. DDL outperforms 82.05% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.13 is on the high side and indicates that DDL has dependencies on debt financing.
DDL's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.13 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DDL is outperformed by 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.13
Debt/FCF 1.37
Altman-Z 1.21
ROIC/WACC1.84
WACC3.23%
DDL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDDL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -2B -4B -6B

2.3 Liquidity

DDL has a Current Ratio of 1.04. This is a normal value and indicates that DDL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.04, DDL is not doing good in the industry: 61.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.93 indicates that DDL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.93, DDL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.04
Quick Ratio 0.93
DDL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDDL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 384.33% over the past year.
The Revenue has grown by 15.14% in the past year. This is quite good.
DDL shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 42.83% yearly.
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

DDL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 18.01% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, DDL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.96% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.35%
EPS Next 2Y17.9%
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.
DDL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDDL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 10B 20B 30B
DDL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDDL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 -10 -20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.95, the valuation of DDL can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DDL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
DDL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.34, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.52, the valuation of DDL can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DDL is valued cheaper than 94.87% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DDL to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.43), we can say DDL is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.95
Fwd PE 5.52
DDL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDDL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DDL is valued cheaper than 94.87% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.49
EV/EBITDA -12.53
DDL Per share dataDDL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DDL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap 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)0.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y17.9%
EPS Next 3Y18.01%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for DDL!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

DINGDONG CAYMAN LTD -SPN ADR

NYSE:DDL (11/13/2025, 12:59:56 PM)

1.75

+0.02 (+1.16%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04
Earnings (Next)03-04 2026-03-04/amc
Inst Owners36.81%
Inst Owner Change-0.59%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap379.73M
Revenue(TTM)23.90B
Net Income(TTM)330.55M
Analysts75.56
Price Target2.98 (70.29%)
Short Float %0.39%
Short Ratio0.7
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)0%
PT rev (3m)-20.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.79%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.95
Fwd PE 5.52
P/S 0.11
P/FCF 3.49
P/OCF 3.49
P/B 2.87
P/tB 2.87
EV/EBITDA -12.53
EPS(TTM)0.22
EY12.57%
EPS(NY)0.32
Fwd EY18.11%
FCF(TTM)0.5
FCFY28.68%
OCF(TTM)0.5
OCFY28.68%
SpS15.48
BVpS0.61
TBVpS0.61
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.74
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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
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 3Y14.42%
GM growth 5Y11.93%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover3.54
Health
Industry RankSector 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 1.21
F-Score7
WACC3.23%
ROIC/WACC1.84
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 Y10.35%
EPS Next 2Y17.9%
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

DINGDONG CAYMAN LTD -SPN ADR / DDL FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DINGDONG CAYMAN LTD -SPN ADR (DDL) stock?

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


What is the valuation status of DINGDONG CAYMAN LTD -SPN ADR (DDL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to DINGDONG CAYMAN LTD -SPN ADR (DDL). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for DINGDONG CAYMAN LTD -SPN ADR?

DINGDONG CAYMAN LTD -SPN ADR (DDL) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the valuation of DINGDONG CAYMAN LTD -SPN ADR based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DINGDONG CAYMAN LTD -SPN ADR (DDL) is 7.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.87.


What is the expected EPS growth for DINGDONG CAYMAN LTD -SPN ADR (DDL) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DINGDONG CAYMAN LTD -SPN ADR (DDL) is expected to grow by 10.35% in the next year.