DUN & BRADSTREET HOLDINGS IN (DNB)
US26484T1060 - Common Stock
DNB gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 81 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. DNB may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. DNB has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DNB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DNB had a positive cash flow from operations.
DNB had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
DNB had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -0.51%, DNB is not doing good in the industry: 63.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Equity of DNB (-1.37%) is worse than 63.75% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.50%, DNB is not doing good in the industry: 66.25% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
DNB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.54%. This is significantly below the industry average of 12.24%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.51% | ||
| ROE | -1.37% | ||
| ROIC | 1.5% |
ROA(3y)-0.42%
ROA(5y)-2.28%
ROE(3y)-1.13%
ROE(5y)-7.55%
ROIC(3y)1.54%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
DNB's Operating Margin of 6.63% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DNB outperforms 52.50% of its industry peers.
DNB's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
DNB has a better Gross Margin (64.09%) than 76.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DNB has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 64.09% |
OM growth 3Y5.28%
OM growth 5Y-24.18%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.25%
GM growth 5Y-0.94%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DNB is destroying value.
DNB has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
DNB has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DNB is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.57, we must say that DNB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of DNB (0.57) is worse than 77.50% of its industry peers.
DNB has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.02. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DNB would need 14.02 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 14.02, DNB is not doing good in the industry: 68.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.03 is on the high side and indicates that DNB has dependencies on debt financing.
DNB's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.03 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DNB is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.57 |
ROIC/WACC0.19
WACC8.07%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.63 indicates that DNB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DNB's Current ratio of 0.63 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DNB is outperformed by 91.25% of its industry peers.
DNB has a Quick Ratio of 0.63. 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 (0.63) is worse than 91.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DNB shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -9.09%.
DNB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.02%.
Measured over the past years, DNB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.16% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.09%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS growth Q2Q0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.02%
Revenue growth 3Y10.01%
Revenue growth 5Y6.16%
Revenue growth Q2Q5.95%
3.2 Future
DNB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.86% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.45% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.71%
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y8.3%
EPS Next 5Y11.86%
Revenue Next Year4.98%
Revenue Next 2Y5.07%
Revenue Next 3Y5.21%
Revenue Next 5Y5.45%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.72, the valuation of DNB can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DNB indicates a rather cheap valuation: DNB is cheaper than 95.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.28. DNB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.37 indicates a reasonable valuation of DNB.
DNB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DNB is cheaper than 98.75% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 20.88. DNB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DNB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
72.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DNB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates DNB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)2.62
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y8.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DNB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.17%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
DNB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.07. DNB pays more dividend than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, DNB has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.17% |
5.2 History
DNB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of DNB decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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-183.19%
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y8.3%
DUN & BRADSTREET HOLDINGS IN
NYSE:DNB (5/3/2024, 7:04:00 PM)
After market: 9.72 0 (0%)9.72
+0.23 (+2.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
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Market Cap4.27B
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Dividend Yield | 2.17% |
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Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | 9.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.37 | ||
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PEG (NY)2.62
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.51% | ||
| ROE | -1.37% | ||
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| OM | 6.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 64.09% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.25
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 1.03 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.09%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y
EPS growth Q2Q
EPS Next Y3.71%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.02%
Revenue growth 3Y10.01%
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