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DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES (DFS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DFS - US2547091080 - Common Stock

200.05 USD
-0.43 (-0.21%)
Last: 5/16/2025, 8:04:00 PM
198.1 USD
-1.95 (-0.97%)
After Hours: 5/16/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

DFS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 55 industry peers in the Consumer Finance industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of DFS get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. DFS is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DFS was profitable.
In the past year DFS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years DFS has always been profitable.
DFS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
DFS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDFS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of DFS (3.73%) is better than 73.08% of its industry peers.
DFS has a better Return On Equity (29.08%) than 88.46% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.73%
ROE 29.08%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)2.69%
ROA(5y)2.78%
ROE(3y)24.58%
ROE(5y)24.76%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
DFS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDFS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 24.89%, DFS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
DFS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
DFS does not have Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 24.89%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-17.54%
PM growth 5Y-0.44%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
DFS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDFS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DFS does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for DFS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DFS has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, DFS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
DFS Yearly Shares OutstandingDFS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
DFS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDFS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

2.2 Solvency

DFS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.66. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.66 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DFS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.66) than 86.54% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53 indicates that DFS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.53, DFS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.53
Debt/FCF 1.66
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC13.23%
DFS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDFS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
DFS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDFS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 117.90% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, DFS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.94% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, DFS shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 36.14%.
Measured over the past years, DFS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.34% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)117.9%
EPS 3Y-3.52%
EPS 5Y11.94%
EPS Q2Q%286.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.14%
Revenue growth 3Y14.01%
Revenue growth 5Y9.34%
Sales Q2Q%0.97%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -0.72% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.79% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-8.36%
EPS Next 2Y0.39%
EPS Next 3Y4.38%
EPS Next 5Y-0.72%
Revenue Next Year-0.89%
Revenue Next 2Y1.36%
Revenue Next 3Y2.03%
Revenue Next 5Y2.79%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
DFS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDFS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B 20B
DFS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDFS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.47, the valuation of DFS can be described as reasonable.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as DFS.
DFS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.44, DFS is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DFS is on the same level as its industry peers.
DFS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.47
Fwd PE 12.44
DFS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDFS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

DFS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.96
EV/EBITDA N/A
DFS Per share dataDFS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.88
EPS Next 2Y0.39%
EPS Next 3Y4.38%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DFS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.40%.
DFS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.44.
DFS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.4%

5.2 History

The dividend of DFS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.46%!
DFS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
DFS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.46%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years15
DFS Yearly Dividends per shareDFS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

13.98% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DFS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP13.98%
EPS Next 2Y0.39%
EPS Next 3Y4.38%
DFS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDFS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B
DFS Dividend Payout.DFS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DFS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES

NYSE:DFS (5/16/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 198.1 -1.95 (-0.97%)

200.05

-0.43 (-0.21%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryConsumer Finance
Earnings (Last)04-23 2025-04-23/amc
Earnings (Next)07-15 2025-07-15/amc
Inst Owners85.15%
Inst Owner Change-25.8%
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap50.34B
Revenue(TTM)22.16B
Net Income(TTM)5.51B
Analysts72.38
Price Target204 (1.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.4%
Yearly Dividend3.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.46%
DP13.98%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date05-23 2025-05-23 (0.7)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)40.29%
Min EPS beat(2)24.9%
Max EPS beat(2)55.67%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)45.64%
Min EPS beat(4)6.78%
Max EPS beat(4)95.2%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)7.01%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)3.88%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)6.05%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.66%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.57%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.61%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.27%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.89%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.79%
PT rev (1m)-0.32%
PT rev (3m)-9.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.15%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.47
Fwd PE 12.44
P/S 2.27
P/FCF 5.96
P/OCF 5.78
P/B 2.65
P/tB 2.69
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)19.11
EY9.55%
EPS(NY)16.09
Fwd EY8.04%
FCF(TTM)33.59
FCFY16.79%
OCF(TTM)34.63
OCFY17.31%
SpS88.06
BVpS75.35
TBVpS74.34
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.88
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.73%
ROE 29.08%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 24.89%
GM N/A
FCFM 38.14%
ROA(3y)2.69%
ROA(5y)2.78%
ROE(3y)24.58%
ROE(5y)24.76%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-17.54%
PM growth 5Y-0.44%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.15
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.53
Debt/FCF 1.66
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 121.4%
Cap/Sales 1.18%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 153.27%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score9
WACC13.23%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)65.85%
Cap/Depr(5y)57.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.73%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.83%
Profit Quality(3y)216.26%
Profit Quality(5y)259.05%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)117.9%
EPS 3Y-3.52%
EPS 5Y11.94%
EPS Q2Q%286.36%
EPS Next Y-8.36%
EPS Next 2Y0.39%
EPS Next 3Y4.38%
EPS Next 5Y-0.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.14%
Revenue growth 3Y14.01%
Revenue growth 5Y9.34%
Sales Q2Q%0.97%
Revenue Next Year-0.89%
Revenue Next 2Y1.36%
Revenue Next 3Y2.03%
Revenue Next 5Y2.79%
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y21.87%
FCF growth 3Y11.88%
FCF growth 5Y6.65%
OCF growth 1Y21.08%
OCF growth 3Y11.86%
OCF growth 5Y6.34%

DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES / DFS FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DFS.


Can you provide the valuation status for DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES (DFS). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of DFS stock?

DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES (DFS) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES (DFS) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES (DFS) is 10.47 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.65.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for DFS stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES (DFS) is expected to decline by -8.36% in the next year.