DECISIVE DIVIDEND CORP (DE.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX-V:DE - TSX Venture Exchange - CA24345T1003 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to DE. DE was compared to 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 not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally DE also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes DE very considerable for dividend 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.
Of the past 5 years DE 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years DE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of DE (1.22%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 3.54%, DE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
DE's Return On Invested Capital of 3.78% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DE outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
DE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.22%. This is above the industry average of 3.48%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.22% | ||
| ROE | 3.54% | ||
| ROIC | 3.78% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.57%, DE belongs to the top 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.
The Operating Margin of DE (6.19%) is better than 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 37.44%, DE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
DE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.57% | ||
| GM | 37.44% |
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
Compared to 5 years ago, DE has more shares outstanding
DE has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
DE has an Altman-Z score of 1.69. This is a bad value and indicates that DE is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.69, DE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
DE has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.19. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DE would need 12.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DE has a better Debt to FCF ratio (12.19) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.25 is on the high side and indicates that DE has dependencies on debt 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 | 12.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.69 |
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC6.96%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.18 indicates that DE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
DE has a Current ratio of 2.18. This is amongst the best in the industry. DE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.23 indicates that DE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.23, DE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for DE have decreased strongly by -77.27% in the last year.
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 decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.21% 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)-77.27%
EPS 3Y-17.64%
EPS 5Y9.12%
EPS Q2Q%-25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.21%
Revenue growth 3Y26.95%
Revenue growth 5Y21.96%
Sales Q2Q%5.32%
3.2 Future
DE is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 101.99% yearly.
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 Y252.41%
EPS Next 2Y101.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.49%
Revenue Next 2Y9.25%
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 67.80, the valuation of DE can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DE is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DE to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.12), we can say DE is valued expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.24, the valuation of DE can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DE is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
DE is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 20.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 67.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as DE.
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 | 22.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.29 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of DE may justify a higher PE ratio.
DE's earnings are expected to grow with 101.99% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)7.43
EPS Next 2Y101.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.50%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.64, 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 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.5% |
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
416.10% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of DE is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP416.1%
EPS Next 2Y101.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX-V:DE (5/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
6.78
+0.29 (+4.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryIndustrial Conglomerates
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners17.19%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners10.26%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap134.31M
Analysts76
Price Target7.46 (10.03%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.5% |
Yearly Dividend0.43
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.79%
DP416.1%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-22.39%
Min EPS beat(2)-26.47%
Max EPS beat(2)-18.3%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-181.51%
Min EPS beat(4)-590.2%
Max EPS beat(4)-18.3%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-92.61%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.09%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)-18.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.09%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.41%
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)-1.68%
PT rev (3m)-1.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)21.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)21.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)15.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 67.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.24 | ||
| P/S | 1.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.51 | ||
| P/B | 2.36 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.29 |
EPS(TTM)0.1
EY1.47%
EPS(NY)0.35
Fwd EY5.2%
FCF(TTM)0.3
FCFY4.48%
OCF(TTM)0.64
OCFY9.51%
SpS6.45
BVpS2.87
TBVpS-1.04
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)7.43
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.22% | ||
| ROE | 3.54% | ||
| ROCE | 5.7% | ||
| ROIC | 3.78% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.02% | ||
| OM | 6.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.57% | ||
| GM | 37.44% | ||
| FCFM | 4.71% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.77
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.19 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.02 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 69.66% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.28% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.47 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | 299.21% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.69 |
F-Score4
WACC6.96%
ROIC/WACC0.54
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)-77.27%
EPS 3Y-17.64%
EPS 5Y9.12%
EPS Q2Q%-25%
EPS Next Y252.41%
EPS Next 2Y101.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.21%
Revenue growth 3Y26.95%
Revenue growth 5Y21.96%
Sales Q2Q%5.32%
Revenue Next Year12.49%
Revenue Next 2Y9.25%
Revenue Next 3Y19.02%
Revenue Next 5Y15.55%
EBIT growth 1Y-49.04%
EBIT growth 3Y19.9%
EBIT growth 5Y23.07%
EBIT Next Year148.62%
EBIT Next 3Y63.57%
EBIT Next 5Y47.32%
FCF growth 1Y-49.26%
FCF growth 3Y42.9%
FCF growth 5Y6.96%
OCF growth 1Y-19.08%
OCF growth 3Y48.42%
OCF growth 5Y21.33%