DECISIVE DIVIDEND CORP (DE.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX-V:DE - CA24345T1003 - Common Stock
7.22 CAD
-0.08 (-1.1%)
Taking everything into account, DE scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DE was compared to 4 industry peers in the Industrial Conglomerates industry. DE has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. DE is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! DE also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make DE suitable for dividend and growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DE had positive earnings in the past year.
DE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
DE had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
DE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
DE has a Return On Assets of 3.56%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of DE (10.32%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.59%, DE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
DE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.22%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.39%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.56% | ||
| ROE | 10.32% | ||
| ROIC | 5.59% |
ROA(3y)3.61%
ROA(5y)2.66%
ROE(3y)9.98%
ROE(5y)7.35%
ROIC(3y)6.22%
ROIC(5y)5.84%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 4.02%, DE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DE has remained more or less at the same level.
DE's Operating Margin of 8.04% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DE outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
DE's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 37.84%, DE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DE has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.02% | ||
| GM | 37.84% |
OM growth 3Y-5.56%
OM growth 5Y0.91%
PM growth 3Y-24.48%
PM growth 5Y-0.36%
GM growth 3Y3.06%
GM growth 5Y0.18%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DE is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DE has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for DE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
DE has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
DE has an Altman-Z score of 1.96. This is not the best score and indicates that DE is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
DE has a better Altman-Z score (1.96) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DE is 5.58, which is a neutral value as it means it would take DE, 5.58 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.58. This is amongst the best in the industry. DE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
DE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.25. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
DE's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.25 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DE outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.96 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC7.28%
2.3 Liquidity
DE has a Current Ratio of 2.25. This indicates that DE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
DE has a better Current ratio (2.25) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
DE has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that DE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.16, DE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 31.82% over the past year.
DE shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.12% yearly.
DE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.56%.
DE shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 21.96% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.82%
EPS 3Y-17.64%
EPS 5Y9.12%
EPS Q2Q%300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.56%
Revenue growth 3Y26.95%
Revenue growth 5Y21.96%
Sales Q2Q%26.35%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, DE will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 121.27% on average per year.
DE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 15.55% yearly.
EPS Next Y267.2%
EPS Next 2Y121.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year22.97%
Revenue Next 2Y14.63%
Revenue Next 3Y19.02%
Revenue Next 5Y15.55%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 24.90, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of DE.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
DE is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.75, DE is valued correctly.
75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
DE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.80, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
DE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DE is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DE's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
DE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as DE's earnings are expected to grow with 121.27% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.09
PEG (5Y)2.73
EPS Next 2Y121.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.28%, DE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.14, DE pays a better dividend. On top of this DE pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.28% |
5.2 History
The dividend of DE has a limited annual growth rate of 4.79%.
DE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
DE has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.79%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
157.81% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DE's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP157.81%
EPS Next 2Y121.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX-V:DE (9/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
7.22
-0.08 (-1.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryIndustrial Conglomerates
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.2%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners10.61%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap144.33M
Analysts80
Price Target10.01 (38.64%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.28% |
Yearly Dividend0.43
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.79%
DP157.81%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)110.86%
Min EPS beat(2)15.34%
Max EPS beat(2)206.37%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)44.24%
Min EPS beat(4)-26.47%
Max EPS beat(4)206.37%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-63.24%
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)12.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)10.84%
Max Revenue beat(2)13.26%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.26%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.55%
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)20.77%
PT rev (3m)20.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.75 | ||
| P/S | 0.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.65 | ||
| P/B | 2.55 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.68 |
EPS(TTM)0.29
EY4.02%
EPS(NY)0.49
Fwd EY6.78%
FCF(TTM)0.66
FCFY9.12%
OCF(TTM)1.09
OCFY15.04%
SpS7.27
BVpS2.83
TBVpS-0.99
PEG (NY)0.09
PEG (5Y)2.73
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.56% | ||
| ROE | 10.32% | ||
| ROCE | 8.43% | ||
| ROIC | 5.59% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.72% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.1% | ||
| OM | 8.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.02% | ||
| GM | 37.84% | ||
| FCFM | 9.06% |
ROA(3y)3.61%
ROA(5y)2.66%
ROE(3y)9.98%
ROE(5y)7.35%
ROIC(3y)6.22%
ROIC(5y)5.84%
ROICexc(3y)6.49%
ROICexc(5y)6.12%
ROICexgc(3y)17.84%
ROICexgc(5y)16.93%
ROCE(3y)9.38%
ROCE(5y)8.81%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-18.62%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-1.84%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.77%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.52%
OM growth 3Y-5.56%
OM growth 5Y0.91%
PM growth 3Y-24.48%
PM growth 5Y-0.36%
GM growth 3Y3.06%
GM growth 5Y0.18%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.89
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.58 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.2 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 81.35% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.88% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.2 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 97.84% | ||
| Profit Quality | 225.34% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.96 |
F-Score6
WACC7.28%
ROIC/WACC0.77
Cap/Depr(3y)54.37%
Cap/Depr(5y)46.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.45%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.97%
Profit Quality(3y)198.63%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.82%
EPS 3Y-17.64%
EPS 5Y9.12%
EPS Q2Q%300%
EPS Next Y267.2%
EPS Next 2Y121.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.56%
Revenue growth 3Y26.95%
Revenue growth 5Y21.96%
Sales Q2Q%26.35%
Revenue Next Year22.97%
Revenue Next 2Y14.63%
Revenue Next 3Y19.02%
Revenue Next 5Y15.55%
EBIT growth 1Y6.41%
EBIT growth 3Y19.9%
EBIT growth 5Y23.07%
EBIT Next Year161.5%
EBIT Next 3Y63.57%
EBIT Next 5Y47.32%
FCF growth 1Y20.51%
FCF growth 3Y42.9%
FCF growth 5Y6.96%
OCF growth 1Y53.9%
OCF growth 3Y48.42%
OCF growth 5Y21.33%