DUN & BRADSTREET HOLDINGS IN (DNB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:DNB - US26484T1060 - Common Stock
9.15 USD
+0.04 (+0.44%)
9.17 USD
+0.02 (+0.22%)
Overall DNB gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated DNB against 82 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. DNB may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. DNB is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year DNB was profitable.
DNB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years DNB always reported negative net income.
Each year in the past 5 years DNB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of DNB (-0.44%) is worse than 63.86% of its industry peers.
DNB has a worse Return On Equity (-1.16%) than 63.86% of its industry peers.
DNB's Return On Invested Capital of 2.11% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DNB is outperformed by 62.65% of its industry peers.
DNB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.76%. This is significantly below the industry average of 12.76%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.11%) for DNB is above the 3 year average (1.76%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.44% | ||
| ROE | -1.16% | ||
| ROIC | 2.11% |
ROA(3y)-0.29%
ROA(5y)-0.7%
ROE(3y)-0.77%
ROE(5y)-1.85%
ROIC(3y)1.76%
ROIC(5y)1.54%
1.3 Margins
The Operating Margin of DNB (8.49%) is better than 68.67% of its industry peers.
DNB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of DNB (61.53%) is better than 73.49% of its industry peers.
DNB's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 61.53% |
OM growth 3Y4.09%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.54%
GM growth 5Y-1.84%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
DNB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for DNB has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DNB has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, DNB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
DNB has an Altman-Z score of 0.60. This is a bad value and indicates that DNB is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
DNB's Altman-Z score of 0.60 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DNB is outperformed by 75.90% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DNB is 13.18, which is on the high side as it means it would take DNB, 13.18 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DNB's Debt to FCF ratio of 13.18 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DNB is outperformed by 61.45% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.05 is on the high side and indicates that DNB has dependencies on debt financing.
DNB's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.05 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DNB is outperformed by 69.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.6 |
ROIC/WACC0.27
WACC7.92%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.61 indicates that DNB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DNB has a worse Current ratio (0.61) than 90.36% of its industry peers.
DNB has a Quick Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that DNB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DNB (0.61) is worse than 89.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for DNB have decreased by -4.90% in the last year.
DNB shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -3.13% yearly.
Looking at the last year, DNB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.97% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.38% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.9%
EPS 3Y-3.13%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-17.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.97%
Revenue growth 3Y3.22%
Revenue growth 5Y8.38%
Sales Q2Q%1.56%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.07% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.67% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-0.51%
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3Y5.62%
EPS Next 5Y10.07%
Revenue Next Year1.89%
Revenue Next 2Y3.2%
Revenue Next 3Y3.99%
Revenue Next 5Y4.67%
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 Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
DNB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.43.
DNB's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DNB is cheaper than 87.95% of the companies in the same industry.
DNB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.07, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.43 indicates a reasonable valuation of DNB.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DNB is valued cheaper than 87.95% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.59. DNB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DNB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DNB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.28 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3Y5.62%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DNB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.19%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.18, DNB pays a better dividend. On top of this DNB pays more dividend than 87.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DNB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.19% |
5.2 History
DNB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
DNB has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of DNB are negative and hence is the payout ratio. DNB will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-169.35%
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3Y5.62%
9.15
+0.04 (+0.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners85.92%
Inst Owner Change-7.4%
Ins Owners5.23%
Ins Owner Change-32.57%
Market Cap4.08B
Analysts50.77
Price Target9.33 (1.97%)
Short Float %4.19%
Short Ratio4.55
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.19% |
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-169.35%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.32%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.95%
Max EPS beat(2)3.31%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.41%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.95%
Max EPS beat(4)3.31%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.59%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.12%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.5%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.74%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.85%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.63%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.41%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.35%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.07%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.03%
PT rev (1m)-6.99%
PT rev (3m)-9.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.64%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.92%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.56%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.43 | ||
| P/S | 1.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.98 | ||
| P/B | 1.23 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.28 |
EPS(TTM)0.97
EY10.6%
EPS(NY)1.09
Fwd EY11.87%
FCF(TTM)0.6
FCFY6.52%
OCF(TTM)1.02
OCFY11.13%
SpS5.39
BVpS7.41
TBVpS-9.52
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.44% | ||
| ROE | -1.16% | ||
| ROCE | 2.67% | ||
| ROIC | 2.11% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 8.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 61.53% | ||
| FCFM | 11.06% |
ROA(3y)-0.29%
ROA(5y)-0.7%
ROE(3y)-0.77%
ROE(5y)-1.85%
ROIC(3y)1.76%
ROIC(5y)1.54%
ROICexc(3y)1.8%
ROICexc(5y)1.58%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)2.22%
ROCE(5y)1.95%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y13.17%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y4.09%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.54%
GM growth 5Y-1.84%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.41 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 32.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.83% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 57.69% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.6 |
F-Score4
WACC7.92%
ROIC/WACC0.27
Cap/Depr(3y)36.04%
Cap/Depr(5y)31.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.45%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.9%
EPS 3Y-3.13%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-17.39%
EPS Next Y-0.51%
EPS Next 2Y4.2%
EPS Next 3Y5.62%
EPS Next 5Y10.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.97%
Revenue growth 3Y3.22%
Revenue growth 5Y8.38%
Sales Q2Q%1.56%
Revenue Next Year1.89%
Revenue Next 2Y3.2%
Revenue Next 3Y3.99%
Revenue Next 5Y4.67%
EBIT growth 1Y13.06%
EBIT growth 3Y7.44%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year20.99%
EBIT Next 3Y11.25%
EBIT Next 5Y9.32%
FCF growth 1Y-17.39%
FCF growth 3Y-12.51%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-15.08%
OCF growth 3Y-4.63%
OCF growth 5YN/A