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DYE & DURHAM LTD (DND.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:DND - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA2674881040 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD

11.04  +0.23 (+2.13%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, DND scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DND was compared to 62 industry peers in the Software industry. While DND is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, DND is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DND had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year DND had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years DND reported 4 times negative net income.
In the past 5 years DND always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
DND.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDND.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -6.83%, DND perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.77% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -50.62%, DND is not doing good in the industry: 66.13% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
DND has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.06%. This is in the better half of the industry: DND outperforms 69.35% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DND is significantly below the industry average of 12.52%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.06%) for DND is above the 3 year average (2.65%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.83%
ROE -50.62%
ROIC 4.06%
ROA(3y)-5.16%
ROA(5y)-4.96%
ROE(3y)-28.09%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)2.65%
ROIC(5y)4.08%
DND.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDND.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Operating Margin value of 20.81%, DND belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.94% of the companies in the same industry.
DND's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of DND (88.72%) is better than 95.16% of its industry peers.
DND's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.81%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 88.72%
OM growth 3Y-17.25%
OM growth 5Y-21.21%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.77%
GM growth 5Y-0.64%
DND.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDND.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DND has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
DND has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DND has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for DND is higher compared to a year ago.
DND.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingDND.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
DND.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDND.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.13, we must say that DND is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.13, DND is not doing good in the industry: 61.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
DND has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.57. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DND would need 13.57 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 13.57, DND is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.06% of the companies in the same industry.
DND has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.25. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
DND has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (4.25) than 74.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.25
Debt/FCF 13.57
Altman-Z 0.13
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC8.85%
DND.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDND.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.66 indicates that DND may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.66, DND is not doing good in the industry: 70.97% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.66 indicates that DND may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DND has a worse Quick ratio (0.66) than 70.97% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.66
Quick Ratio 0.66
DND.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDND.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 84.66% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, DND shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.46% in the last year.
DND shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 59.89% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)84.66%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%5.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.46%
Revenue growth 3Y29.88%
Revenue growth 5Y59.89%
Sales Q2Q%0.94%

3.2 Future

DND is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 20.19% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.58% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y35.94%
EPS Next 2Y30.02%
EPS Next 3Y20.19%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.04%
Revenue Next 2Y0.37%
Revenue Next 3Y4.07%
Revenue Next 5Y2.58%

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 decreasing.
DND.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDND.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2029 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
DND.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDND.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 -0.5 -1 -1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for DND. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year DND is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
DND.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDND.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 40 -40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DND is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
DND's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DND is cheaper than 95.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.02
EV/EBITDA 8.86
DND.CA Per share dataDND.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 -10 -15 -20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as DND's earnings are expected to grow with 20.19% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y30.02%
EPS Next 3Y20.19%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.67%, DND is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
DND's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.67. DND pays more dividend than 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, DND's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.67%

5.2 History

DND has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
DND has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
DND.CA Yearly Dividends per shareDND.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of DND are negative and hence is the payout ratio. DND will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-3.41%
EPS Next 2Y30.02%
EPS Next 3Y20.19%
DND.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDND.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M

DYE & DURHAM LTD

TSX:DND (8/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

11.04

+0.23 (+2.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)05-13 2025-05-13/amc
Earnings (Next)09-02 2025-09-02/amc
Inst Owners49.9%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.65%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap741.45M
Analysts80
Price Target16.3 (47.64%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.67%
Yearly Dividend0.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-3.41%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date05-21 2025-05-21 (0.01875)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-104.34%
Min EPS beat(2)-133.38%
Max EPS beat(2)-75.3%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.81%
Min EPS beat(4)-133.38%
Max EPS beat(4)248.52%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-90.1%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-1083.63%
EPS beat(16)1
Avg EPS beat(16)-863.38%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.52%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.19%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.6%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.91%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.97%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.03%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.98%
PT rev (1m)-3.03%
PT rev (3m)-21.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-58.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.58
P/FCF 6.02
P/OCF 4.85
P/B 2.44
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.86
EPS(TTM)-0.25
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.34
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.83
FCFY16.6%
OCF(TTM)2.28
OCFY20.61%
SpS6.98
BVpS4.53
TBVpS-22.79
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.83%
ROE -50.62%
ROCE 5.65%
ROIC 4.06%
ROICexc 4.15%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 20.81%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 88.72%
FCFM 26.24%
ROA(3y)-5.16%
ROA(5y)-4.96%
ROE(3y)-28.09%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)2.65%
ROIC(5y)4.08%
ROICexc(3y)2.84%
ROICexc(5y)4.41%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3.68%
ROCE(5y)5.67%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.82%
ROICexc growth 5Y-26.63%
OM growth 3Y-17.25%
OM growth 5Y-21.21%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.77%
GM growth 5Y-0.64%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.21
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.25
Debt/FCF 13.57
Debt/EBITDA 4.82
Cap/Depr 17.42%
Cap/Sales 6.33%
Interest Coverage 1.17
Cash Conversion 56.99%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.66
Quick Ratio 0.66
Altman-Z 0.13
F-Score4
WACC8.85%
ROIC/WACC0.46
Cap/Depr(3y)20.96%
Cap/Depr(5y)20.42%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.95%
Cap/Sales(5y)6%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)84.66%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%5.71%
EPS Next Y35.94%
EPS Next 2Y30.02%
EPS Next 3Y20.19%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.46%
Revenue growth 3Y29.88%
Revenue growth 5Y59.89%
Sales Q2Q%0.94%
Revenue Next Year1.04%
Revenue Next 2Y0.37%
Revenue Next 3Y4.07%
Revenue Next 5Y2.58%
EBIT growth 1Y45.26%
EBIT growth 3Y7.48%
EBIT growth 5Y25.98%
EBIT Next Year209.88%
EBIT Next 3Y52.15%
EBIT Next 5Y28.13%
FCF growth 1Y2.93%
FCF growth 3Y26.63%
FCF growth 5Y100.32%
OCF growth 1Y4.31%
OCF growth 3Y31.58%
OCF growth 5Y77.73%