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

NYSE:DDL - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US25445D1019 - ADR - Currency: USD

2.04  -0.07 (-3.32%)

After market: 2.04 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, DDL scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DDL was compared to 41 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. DDL has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. DDL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DDL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DDL had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years DDL reported 4 times negative net income.
In multiple years DDL reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 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

DDL has a better Return On Assets (4.15%) than 63.41% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of DDL (36.95%) is better than 97.56% of its industry peers.
DDL has a Return On Invested Capital (4.91%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.15%
ROE 36.95%
ROIC 4.91%
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

DDL has a Profit Margin (1.28%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Operating Margin of DDL (0.93%) is worse than 63.41% of its industry peers.
DDL has a better Gross Margin (30.11%) than 78.05% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DDL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.93%
PM (TTM) 1.28%
GM 30.11%
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

DDL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for DDL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
DDL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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

DDL has an Altman-Z score of 1.04. This is a bad value and indicates that DDL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
DDL has a worse Altman-Z score (1.04) than 85.37% of its industry peers.
DDL has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.93. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.93 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DDL (1.93) is better than 78.05% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.01 is on the high side and indicates that DDL has dependencies on debt financing.
DDL's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.01 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DDL is outperformed by 85.37% 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 2.01
Debt/FCF 1.93
Altman-Z 1.04
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC8.85%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.02 indicates that DDL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
DDL has a Current ratio of 1.02. This is in the lower half of the industry: DDL underperforms 60.98% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that DDL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DDL's Quick ratio of 0.91 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DDL outperforms 75.61% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.02
Quick Ratio 0.91
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 389.72% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, DDL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.50% in the last year.
DDL shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 42.83% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)389.72%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%725%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.5%
Revenue growth 3Y4.66%
Revenue growth 5Y42.83%
Sales Q2Q%18.26%

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 15.42% yearly.
DDL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.28% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.82%
EPS Next 2Y15.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.6%
Revenue Next 2Y12.28%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
DDL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDDL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
DDL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDDL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 -10 -20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.74, the valuation of DDL can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DDL is valued cheaper than 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.91. DDL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.56, the valuation of DDL can be described as reasonable.
97.56% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DDL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
DDL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.85.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.74
Fwd PE 8.56
DDL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDDL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

DDL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DDL is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.84
EV/EBITDA -14.32
DDL Per share dataDDL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
DDL's earnings are expected to grow with 15.42% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.84
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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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 (5/22/2025, 6:31:52 PM)

After market: 2.04 0 (0%)

2.04

-0.07 (-3.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)05-12 2025-05-12
Earnings (Next)08-05 2025-08-05
Inst Owners36.73%
Inst Owner Change0.99%
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap442.65M
Analysts77.14
Price Target3.74 (83.33%)
Short Float %1.44%
Short Ratio1.79
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)16.4%
PT rev (3m)-14.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-11.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)-25.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.53%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.74
Fwd PE 8.56
P/S 0.14
P/FCF 3.84
P/OCF 3.43
P/B 3.99
P/tB 3.99
EV/EBITDA -14.32
EPS(TTM)0.19
EY9.31%
EPS(NY)0.24
Fwd EY11.68%
FCF(TTM)0.53
FCFY26.06%
OCF(TTM)0.59
OCFY29.14%
SpS14.76
BVpS0.51
TBVpS0.51
PEG (NY)1.84
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.15%
ROE 36.95%
ROCE 11.62%
ROIC 4.91%
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 0.93%
PM (TTM) 1.28%
GM 30.11%
FCFM 3.6%
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-Score8
Asset Turnover3.24
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.01
Debt/FCF 1.93
Debt/EBITDA 4.88
Cap/Depr 85.67%
Cap/Sales 0.43%
Interest Coverage 4.59
Cash Conversion 282.25%
Profit Quality 281.56%
Current Ratio 1.02
Quick Ratio 0.91
Altman-Z 1.04
F-Score8
WACC8.85%
ROIC/WACC0.55
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)389.72%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%725%
EPS Next Y5.82%
EPS Next 2Y15.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.5%
Revenue growth 3Y4.66%
Revenue growth 5Y42.83%
Sales Q2Q%18.26%
Revenue Next Year8.6%
Revenue Next 2Y12.28%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y264.81%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year4.32%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y361.33%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y496%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A