DUN & BRADSTREET HOLDINGS IN (DNB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:DNB - US26484T1060 - Common Stock
9.15 USD
+0.04 (+0.44%)
9.17 USD
+0.02 (+0.22%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to DNB. DNB was compared to 82 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of DNB have multiple concerns. DNB has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DNB had positive earnings in the past year.
DNB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
DNB had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years DNB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
DNB has a Return On Assets of -0.44%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DNB underperforms 63.86% of its industry peers.
DNB's Return On Equity of -1.16% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DNB is outperformed by 63.86% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of DNB (2.11%) is worse than 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
DNB has a better Operating Margin (8.49%) than 68.67% of its industry peers.
DNB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DNB has a better Gross Margin (61.53%) than 73.49% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DNB has declined.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DNB 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
DNB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.60, we must say that DNB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.60, DNB is not doing good in the industry: 75.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
DNB has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.18. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DNB would need 13.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DNB has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (13.18) than 61.45% of its industry peers.
DNB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.05. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
DNB has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.05) than 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
DNB has a Current 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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.61, DNB is doing worse than 90.36% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
DNB's Quick ratio of 0.61 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DNB is outperformed by 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -3.13% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.97% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, DNB shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.38% on average per year.
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.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.43, the valuation of DNB can be described as reasonable.
87.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DNB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DNB to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.86), we can say DNB is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.43 indicates a reasonable valuation of DNB.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DNB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
DNB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.29.
| 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 78.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DNB is valued a bit cheaper than 67.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.16, 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 2.41.
| 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-39.05%
Market Cap4.08B
Analysts50.77
Price Target9.33 (1.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
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