DECISIVE DIVIDEND CORP (DE.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX-V:DE - CA24345T1003 - Common Stock
7.45 CAD
+0.01 (+0.13%)
Overall DE gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated DE against 4 industry peers in the Industrial Conglomerates industry. While DE belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. DE is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! Finally 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.
In the past year DE had a positive cash flow from operations.
DE had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years DE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
DE's Return On Assets of 3.56% is amongst the best of 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.
DE has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.59%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DE 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
DE's Profit Margin of 4.02% is amongst the best of the industry. DE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
DE's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
DE has a Operating Margin of 8.04%. This is in the better half of the industry: DE outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DE has remained more or less at the same level.
DE has a Gross Margin of 37.84%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
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
DE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, DE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
DE has an Altman-Z score of 1.99. 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.
The Altman-Z score of DE (1.99) is better 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of DE (1.25) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.99 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC7.3%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.25 indicates that DE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
DE has a better Current ratio (2.25) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.16 indicates that DE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DE (1.16) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 31.82%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.12% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, DE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.56% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DE shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 21.96% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 121.27% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, DE will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 15.55% on average per year.
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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.69, which means the current valuation is very expensive for DE.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.40. DE is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.22, which indicates a correct valuation of DE.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DE is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
DE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as DE.
75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of DE may justify a higher PE ratio.
DE's earnings are expected to grow with 121.27% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)2.82
EPS Next 2Y121.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.26%, DE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
DE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.12. DE pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, DE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.26% |
5.2 History
The dividend of DE has a limited annual growth rate of 4.79%.
DE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 (10/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
7.45
+0.01 (+0.13%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryIndustrial Conglomerates
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.19%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners10.5%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap149.15M
Analysts80
Price Target10.01 (34.36%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.26% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)20.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.82%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.22 | ||
| P/S | 1.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.33 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.87 | ||
| P/B | 2.64 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.9 |
EPS(TTM)0.29
EY3.89%
EPS(NY)0.49
Fwd EY6.57%
FCF(TTM)0.66
FCFY8.82%
OCF(TTM)1.08
OCFY14.55%
SpS7.26
BVpS2.83
TBVpS-0.99
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)2.82
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 | 1.99 |
F-Score6
WACC7.3%
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 Year168.13%
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%