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DELUXE CORP (DLX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DLX - US2480191012 - Common Stock

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Last: 12/1/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, DLX scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DLX was compared to 82 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. DLX has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. DLX is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally DLX also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DLX was profitable.
In the past year DLX had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years DLX has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years DLX had a positive operating cash flow.
DLX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDLX 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 100M -100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

DLX has a Return On Assets of 3.20%. This is in the better half of the industry: DLX outperforms 62.20% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of DLX (12.46%) is better than 70.73% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.98%, DLX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DLX is below the industry average of 10.51%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.98%) for DLX is above the 3 year average (6.34%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.2%
ROE 12.46%
ROIC 7.98%
ROA(3y)1.61%
ROA(5y)1.47%
ROE(3y)7.88%
ROE(5y)7.23%
ROIC(3y)6.34%
ROIC(5y)7.11%
DLX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDLX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20

1.3 Margins

DLX has a Profit Margin (3.91%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DLX has declined.
DLX's Operating Margin of 12.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DLX outperforms 79.27% of its industry peers.
DLX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 53.04%, DLX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.68% of the companies in the same industry.
DLX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.18%
PM (TTM) 3.91%
GM 53.04%
OM growth 3Y-1.37%
OM growth 5Y-8.08%
PM growth 3Y-7.02%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.92%
GM growth 5Y-2.26%
DLX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDLX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DLX is still creating some value.
DLX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
DLX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
DLX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
DLX Yearly Shares OutstandingDLX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
DLX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDLX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

DLX has an Altman-Z score of 1.71. This is a bad value and indicates that DLX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of DLX (1.71) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DLX is 12.14, which is on the high side as it means it would take DLX, 12.14 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DLX (12.14) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DLX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.13. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of DLX (2.13) is worse than 81.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.13
Debt/FCF 12.14
Altman-Z 1.71
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC7.88%
DLX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDLX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

DLX has a Current Ratio of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that DLX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.99, DLX is not doing good in the industry: 74.39% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that DLX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DLX has a Quick ratio of 0.91. This is in the lower half of the industry: DLX underperforms 70.73% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.99
Quick Ratio 0.91
DLX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDLX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

DLX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.20%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, DLX shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -13.54% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, DLX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.94% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.10% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.2%
EPS 3Y-12.17%
EPS 5Y-13.54%
EPS Q2Q%29.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.94%
Revenue growth 3Y1.61%
Revenue growth 5Y1.1%
Sales Q2Q%2.24%

3.2 Future

DLX is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.07% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, DLX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.42% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.83%
EPS Next 2Y6.92%
EPS Next 3Y7.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.35%
Revenue Next 2Y0.14%
Revenue Next 3Y0.42%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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.
DLX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDLX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
DLX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDLX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 5.64, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of DLX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DLX is valued cheaper than 93.90% of the companies in the same industry.
DLX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.33 indicates a rather cheap valuation of DLX.
DLX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DLX is cheaper than 96.34% of the companies in the same industry.
DLX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.21.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.64
Fwd PE 5.33
DLX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDLX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DLX is valued cheaper than 91.46% of the companies in the same industry.
DLX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DLX is cheaper than 91.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.57
EV/EBITDA 5.89
DLX Per share dataDLX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DLX's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of DLX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.92%
EPS Next 3Y7.07%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DLX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.88%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.48, DLX pays a better dividend. On top of this DLX pays more dividend than 97.56% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, DLX pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.88%

5.2 History

The dividend of DLX has a limited annual growth rate of 0.62%.
DLX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
DLX has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.62%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years17
DLX Yearly Dividends per shareDLX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

DLX pays out 66.44% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of DLX is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP66.44%
EPS Next 2Y6.92%
EPS Next 3Y7.07%
DLX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDLX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M
DLX Dividend Payout.DLX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DLX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DELUXE CORP

NYSE:DLX (12/1/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

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20.09

-0.23 (-1.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Inst Owners90.03%
Inst Owner Change-0.46%
Ins Owners1.68%
Ins Owner Change1.87%
Market Cap904.25M
Revenue(TTM)2.12B
Net Income(TTM)82.73M
Analysts80
Price Target28.9 (43.85%)
Short Float %6.42%
Short Ratio9.43
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.88%
Yearly Dividend1.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.62%
DP66.44%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years17
Ex-Date11-17 2025-11-17 (0.3)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)15.68%
Min EPS beat(2)14.81%
Max EPS beat(2)16.56%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)8.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.1%
Max EPS beat(4)16.56%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)9.57%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)11.24%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)8.73%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.8%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.44%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.1%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.7%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.1%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.84%
PT rev (1m)5.92%
PT rev (3m)5.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.96%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.64
Fwd PE 5.33
P/S 0.43
P/FCF 7.57
P/OCF 3.95
P/B 1.36
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.89
EPS(TTM)3.56
EY17.72%
EPS(NY)3.77
Fwd EY18.78%
FCF(TTM)2.65
FCFY13.21%
OCF(TTM)5.08
OCFY25.29%
SpS47.07
BVpS14.75
TBVpS-24.26
PEG (NY)1.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number34.37
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.2%
ROE 12.46%
ROCE 11.81%
ROIC 7.98%
ROICexc 8.07%
ROICexgc 43.22%
OM 12.18%
PM (TTM) 3.91%
GM 53.04%
FCFM 5.64%
ROA(3y)1.61%
ROA(5y)1.47%
ROE(3y)7.88%
ROE(5y)7.23%
ROIC(3y)6.34%
ROIC(5y)7.11%
ROICexc(3y)6.48%
ROICexc(5y)7.41%
ROICexgc(3y)36.57%
ROICexgc(5y)37.66%
ROCE(3y)9.38%
ROCE(5y)10.53%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.45%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-8.74%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.9%
ROICexc growth 5Y-14.14%
OM growth 3Y-1.37%
OM growth 5Y-8.08%
PM growth 3Y-7.02%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.92%
GM growth 5Y-2.26%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.82
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.13
Debt/FCF 12.14
Debt/EBITDA 3.56
Cap/Depr 78.7%
Cap/Sales 5.16%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 57.61%
Profit Quality 144.34%
Current Ratio 0.99
Quick Ratio 0.91
Altman-Z 1.71
F-Score7
WACC7.88%
ROIC/WACC1.01
Cap/Depr(3y)59.84%
Cap/Depr(5y)64.25%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.64%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.71%
Profit Quality(3y)229.97%
Profit Quality(5y)496.64%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.2%
EPS 3Y-12.17%
EPS 5Y-13.54%
EPS Q2Q%29.76%
EPS Next Y4.83%
EPS Next 2Y6.92%
EPS Next 3Y7.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.94%
Revenue growth 3Y1.61%
Revenue growth 5Y1.1%
Sales Q2Q%2.24%
Revenue Next Year-1.35%
Revenue Next 2Y0.14%
Revenue Next 3Y0.42%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y21.25%
EBIT growth 3Y0.23%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.07%
EBIT Next Year121.32%
EBIT Next 3Y33.65%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y78.98%
FCF growth 3Y0.33%
FCF growth 5Y-14.61%
OCF growth 1Y24.95%
OCF growth 3Y-2.69%
OCF growth 5Y-7.49%

DELUXE CORP / DLX FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for DLX stock?

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


What is the valuation status for DLX stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to DELUXE CORP (DLX). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for DELUXE CORP?

DELUXE CORP (DLX) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for DLX stock?

The financial health rating of DELUXE CORP (DLX) is 1 / 10.


Is the dividend of DELUXE CORP sustainable?

The dividend rating of DELUXE CORP (DLX) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 66.44%.