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DATALEX PLC (DLE.I) Stock Fundamental Analysis

DUB:DLE - IE0000527006 - Common Stock

0.284 EUR
+0 (+1.43%)
Last: 9/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to DLE. DLE was compared to 101 industry peers in the Software industry. DLE may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. DLE does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DLE had negative earnings in the past year.
DLE had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years DLE always reported negative net income.
In multiple years DLE reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
DLE.I Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDLE.I 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 0 -20M -40M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -55.92%, DLE is doing worse than 87.04% of the companies in the same industry.
DLE has a worse Return On Equity (-7410.14%) than 87.04% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -55.92%
ROE -7410.14%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-58.08%
ROA(5y)-45.66%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
DLE.I Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDLE.I Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -2K -4K -6K

1.3 Margins

DLE's Gross Margin of 37.05% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DLE is outperformed by 75.93% of its industry peers.
DLE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DLE does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 37.05%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-8.24%
GM growth 5Y2.81%
DLE.I Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDLE.I Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DLE does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for DLE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DLE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, DLE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
DLE.I Yearly Shares OutstandingDLE.I Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
DLE.I Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDLE.I Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.04, we must say that DLE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.04, DLE is not doing good in the industry: 70.37% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
DLE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.09. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.09, DLE is doing worse than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.09
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.04
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC13.59%
DLE.I Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDLE.I Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M

2.3 Liquidity

DLE has a Current Ratio of 1.09. This is a normal value and indicates that DLE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DLE has a Current ratio (1.09) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.09 indicates that DLE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
DLE has a Quick ratio of 1.09. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DLE outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.09
Quick Ratio 1.09
DLE.I Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDLE.I Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

DLE shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.15%.
Looking at the last year, DLE shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.86% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DLE shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -9.45% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.15%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-19.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.86%
Revenue growth 3Y2.56%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.45%
Sales Q2Q%-10.91%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, DLE will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 36.20% on average per year.
DLE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.68% yearly.
EPS Next Y69.57%
EPS Next 2Y36.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.9%
Revenue Next 2Y7.68%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
DLE.I Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDLE.I Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 20M 40M 60M
DLE.I Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDLE.I Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0.05 -0.05 0.1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for DLE. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for DLE. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
DLE.I Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDLE.I Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
DLE.I Per share dataDLE.I EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.05 -0.05 0.1

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DLE's earnings are expected to grow with 36.20% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y36.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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DATALEX PLC

DUB:DLE (9/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

0.284

+0 (+1.43%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners4.17%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners13.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap53.43M
Analysts45.71
Price Target0.48 (69.01%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
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)-13.64%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.65%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 2.27
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 452.92
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.06
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.02
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.03
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.02
OCFYN/A
SpS0.12
BVpS0
TBVpS-0.01
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -55.92%
ROE -7410.14%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 37.05%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-58.08%
ROA(5y)-45.66%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
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 3Y-8.24%
GM growth 5Y2.81%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.5
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.09
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 52.88%
Cap/Sales 4.78%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.09
Quick Ratio 1.09
Altman-Z 1.04
F-Score5
WACC13.59%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)81.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)97.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.32%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.15%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-19.44%
EPS Next Y69.57%
EPS Next 2Y36.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.86%
Revenue growth 3Y2.56%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.45%
Sales Q2Q%-10.91%
Revenue Next Year3.9%
Revenue Next 2Y7.68%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-13.83%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year94.61%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y24.82%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y27.95%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A