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DATADOG INC - CLASS A (DDOG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:DDOG - Nasdaq - US23804L1035 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

105  -1.32 (-1.24%)

After market: 105 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to DDOG. DDOG was compared to 281 industry peers in the Software industry. DDOG has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. DDOG is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. These ratings would make DDOG suitable for growth investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DDOG had positive earnings in the past year.
DDOG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: DDOG reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years DDOG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
DDOG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDDOG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

DDOG's Return On Assets of 3.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DDOG outperforms 70.82% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of DDOG (6.77%) is better than 72.24% of its industry peers.
DDOG's Return On Invested Capital of 1.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DDOG outperforms 67.97% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.18%
ROE 6.77%
ROIC 1.18%
ROA(3y)0.91%
ROA(5y)0.11%
ROE(3y)1.87%
ROE(5y)0.21%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
DDOG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDDOG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 -10 -15

1.3 Margins

DDOG has a better Profit Margin (6.85%) than 71.89% of its industry peers.
DDOG has a Operating Margin of 2.02%. This is in the better half of the industry: DDOG outperforms 67.26% of its industry peers.
DDOG has a Gross Margin of 80.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DDOG outperforms 83.99% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DDOG has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.02%
PM (TTM) 6.85%
GM 80.79%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.52%
GM growth 5Y1.37%
DDOG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDDOG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DDOG is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DDOG has more shares outstanding
DDOG has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DDOG is higher compared to a year ago.
DDOG Yearly Shares OutstandingDDOG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
DDOG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDDOG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 8.22 indicates that DDOG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
DDOG has a Altman-Z score of 8.22. This is amongst the best in the industry. DDOG outperforms 83.27% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DDOG is 2.08, which is a good value as it means it would take DDOG, 2.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.08, DDOG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.26% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.36 indicates that DDOG is not too dependend on debt financing.
DDOG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.36. This is in the lower half of the industry: DDOG underperforms 61.21% of its industry peers.
Although DDOG 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 0.36
Debt/FCF 2.08
Altman-Z 8.22
ROIC/WACC0.11
WACC10.56%
DDOG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDDOG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

DDOG has a Current Ratio of 2.64. This indicates that DDOG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DDOG (2.64) is better than 70.11% of its industry peers.
DDOG has a Quick Ratio of 2.64. This indicates that DDOG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
DDOG's Quick ratio of 2.64 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DDOG outperforms 70.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.64
Quick Ratio 2.64
DDOG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDDOG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.98% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 54.87% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 26.12% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
DDOG shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 49.22% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.98%
EPS 3Y54.87%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-10.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.12%
Revenue growth 3Y37.67%
Revenue growth 5Y49.22%
Sales Q2Q%25.11%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, DDOG will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 19.43% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, DDOG will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 20.11% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-1.76%
EPS Next 2Y9.72%
EPS Next 3Y14.77%
EPS Next 5Y19.43%
Revenue Next Year20.27%
Revenue Next 2Y19.94%
Revenue Next 3Y20.65%
Revenue Next 5Y20.11%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
DDOG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDDOG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
DDOG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDDOG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 57.69, the valuation of DDOG can be described as expensive.
DDOG's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DDOG to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.22), we can say DDOG is valued expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 58.73, which means the current valuation is very expensive for DDOG.
DDOG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
DDOG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 20.86.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 57.69
Fwd PE 58.73
DDOG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDDOG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DDOG is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DDOG is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 46.78
EV/EBITDA 281.47
DDOG Per share dataDDOG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as DDOG's earnings are expected to grow with 14.77% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y9.72%
EPS Next 3Y14.77%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DDOG does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

DATADOG INC - CLASS A

NASDAQ:DDOG (5/2/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 105 0 (0%)

105

-1.32 (-1.24%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)02-13 2025-02-13/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2025-05-06/bmo
Inst Owners88.58%
Inst Owner Change0.45%
Ins Owners2.83%
Ins Owner Change13.99%
Market Cap36.26B
Analysts80.82
Price Target146.92 (39.92%)
Short Float %3.29%
Short Ratio1.92
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.5%
Min EPS beat(2)10.09%
Max EPS beat(2)12.91%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15.36%
Min EPS beat(4)10.09%
Max EPS beat(4)23.78%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)19.38%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)31.64%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)52.64%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.83%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.83%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.3%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.17%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.45%
PT rev (1m)-9.54%
PT rev (3m)-10.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 57.69
Fwd PE 58.73
P/S 13.51
P/FCF 46.78
P/OCF 41.65
P/B 13.36
P/tB 15.43
EV/EBITDA 281.47
EPS(TTM)1.82
EY1.73%
EPS(NY)1.79
Fwd EY1.7%
FCF(TTM)2.24
FCFY2.14%
OCF(TTM)2.52
OCFY2.4%
SpS7.77
BVpS7.86
TBVpS6.81
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.18%
ROE 6.77%
ROCE 1.38%
ROIC 1.18%
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 2.02%
PM (TTM) 6.85%
GM 80.79%
FCFM 28.88%
ROA(3y)0.91%
ROA(5y)0.11%
ROE(3y)1.87%
ROE(5y)0.21%
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 3Y1.52%
GM growth 5Y1.37%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.36
Debt/FCF 2.08
Debt/EBITDA 8.97
Cap/Depr 173.85%
Cap/Sales 3.56%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 797.13%
Profit Quality 421.83%
Current Ratio 2.64
Quick Ratio 2.64
Altman-Z 8.22
F-Score6
WACC10.56%
ROIC/WACC0.11
Cap/Depr(3y)167.26%
Cap/Depr(5y)165.21%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.45%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.63%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.98%
EPS 3Y54.87%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-10.91%
EPS Next Y-1.76%
EPS Next 2Y9.72%
EPS Next 3Y14.77%
EPS Next 5Y19.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.12%
Revenue growth 3Y37.67%
Revenue growth 5Y49.22%
Sales Q2Q%25.11%
Revenue Next Year20.27%
Revenue Next 2Y19.94%
Revenue Next 3Y20.65%
Revenue Next 5Y20.11%
EBIT growth 1Y262.25%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year18.05%
EBIT Next 3Y24.09%
EBIT Next 5Y22.11%
FCF growth 1Y29.71%
FCF growth 3Y45.72%
FCF growth 5Y295.6%
OCF growth 1Y31.92%
OCF growth 3Y44.84%
OCF growth 5Y104.74%