3.55 USD
+0.18 (+5.34%)
Overall DSWL gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated DSWL against 124 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. DSWL has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. DSWL has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally DSWL also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, DSWL could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DSWL had positive earnings in the past year.
DSWL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years DSWL has always been profitable.
DSWL had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
DSWL's Return On Assets of 9.73% is amongst the best of the industry. DSWL outperforms 89.52% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.54%, DSWL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.81% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of DSWL (2.92%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DSWL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.65%. This is significantly below the industry average of 9.32%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.92%) for DSWL is above the 3 year average (2.65%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.73% | ||
| ROE | 11.54% | ||
| ROIC | 2.92% |
ROA(3y)6.04%
ROA(5y)6.56%
ROE(3y)7.15%
ROE(5y)8.01%
ROIC(3y)2.65%
ROIC(5y)2.63%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 18.99%, DSWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.16% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DSWL has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of DSWL (6.10%) is better than 66.94% of its industry peers.
DSWL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 22.18%, DSWL is doing worse than 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DSWL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.99% | ||
| GM | 22.18% |
OM growth 3Y7.95%
OM growth 5Y16.94%
PM growth 3Y19.99%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.42%
GM growth 5Y2.09%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DSWL is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for DSWL remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
DSWL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
DSWL has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
DSWL has an Altman-Z score of 3.58. This indicates that DSWL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 3.58, DSWL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.84% of the companies in the same industry.
DSWL has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.58 |
ROIC/WACC0.33
WACC8.92%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.28 indicates that DSWL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
DSWL has a Current ratio of 5.28. This is amongst the best in the industry. DSWL outperforms 82.26% of its industry peers.
DSWL has a Quick Ratio of 4.77. This indicates that DSWL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DSWL (4.77) is better than 83.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.77 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DSWL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.83%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.04% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.72% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, DSWL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.67% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.83%
EPS 3Y11.04%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%21.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.72%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.71%
Revenue growth 5Y0.67%
Sales Q2Q%-5.53%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.55, the valuation of DSWL can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DSWL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 99.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DSWL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.50), we can say DSWL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
DSWL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DSWL is cheaper than 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -10.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DSWL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.15%, DSWL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
DSWL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.47. DSWL pays more dividend than 99.19% of the companies in the same industry.
DSWL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.15% |
5.2 History
The dividend of DSWL has a limited annual growth rate of 5.89%.
DSWL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
As DSWL did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.89%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
DSWL pays out 25.56% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP25.56%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:DSWL (12/23/2025, 8:00:01 PM)
3.55
+0.18 (+5.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners2.86%
Inst Owner Change-15.99%
Ins Owners71.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap56.59M
Revenue(TTM)65.66M
Net Income(TTM)12.47M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.23%
Short Ratio0.71
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.15% |
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.89%
DP25.56%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.69 | ||
| P/B | 0.52 | ||
| P/tB | 0.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -10.56 |
EPS(TTM)0.78
EY21.97%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.72
FCFY20.38%
OCF(TTM)0.76
OCFY21.31%
SpS4.12
BVpS6.78
TBVpS6.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number10.91
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.73% | ||
| ROE | 11.54% | ||
| ROCE | 3.7% | ||
| ROIC | 2.92% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.04% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.04% | ||
| OM | 6.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.99% | ||
| GM | 22.18% | ||
| FCFM | 17.56% |
ROA(3y)6.04%
ROA(5y)6.56%
ROE(3y)7.15%
ROE(5y)8.01%
ROIC(3y)2.65%
ROIC(5y)2.63%
ROICexc(3y)7.45%
ROICexc(5y)6.56%
ROICexgc(3y)7.45%
ROICexgc(5y)6.56%
ROCE(3y)3.35%
ROCE(5y)3.34%
ROICexgc growth 3Y20.29%
ROICexgc growth 5Y26.32%
ROICexc growth 3Y20.29%
ROICexc growth 5Y26.32%
OM growth 3Y7.95%
OM growth 5Y16.94%
PM growth 3Y19.99%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.42%
GM growth 5Y2.09%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 35.34% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.81% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 219.06% | ||
| Profit Quality | 92.45% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.77 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.58 |
F-Score6
WACC8.92%
ROIC/WACC0.33
Cap/Depr(3y)31.02%
Cap/Depr(5y)42.11%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.69%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.93%
Profit Quality(3y)288.78%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.83%
EPS 3Y11.04%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%21.59%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.72%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.71%
Revenue growth 5Y0.67%
Sales Q2Q%-5.53%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y21.34%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.37%
EBIT growth 5Y17.72%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-13.83%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y0.92%
OCF growth 1Y-13.8%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y0.62%
DESWELL INDUSTRIES INC / DSWL FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DESWELL INDUSTRIES INC (DSWL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to DSWL.
Can you provide the valuation status for DESWELL INDUSTRIES INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to DESWELL INDUSTRIES INC (DSWL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of DSWL stock?
DESWELL INDUSTRIES INC (DSWL) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for DSWL stock?
The dividend rating of DESWELL INDUSTRIES INC (DSWL) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 25.56%.