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DESWELL INDUSTRIES INC (DSWL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:DSWL - Nasdaq - VG2506391011 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

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Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to DSWL. DSWL was compared to 124 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. DSWL has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. DSWL is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally DSWL also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make DSWL suitable for dividend investing!


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DSWL was profitable.
In the past year DSWL had a positive cash flow from operations.
DSWL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years DSWL 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
DSWL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDSWL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5M -5M 10M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.58%, DSWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.71% of the companies in the same industry.
DSWL has a better Return On Equity (10.47%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.63%, DSWL is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.65% of the companies in the same industry.
DSWL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.76%. This is significantly below the industry average of 9.53%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.58%
ROE 10.47%
ROIC 2.63%
ROA(3y)5.32%
ROA(5y)4.44%
ROE(3y)6.52%
ROE(5y)5.5%
ROIC(3y)2.76%
ROIC(5y)2.42%
DSWL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDSWL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 15.47%, DSWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.74% of the companies in the same industry.
DSWL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DSWL's Operating Margin of 4.94% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DSWL outperforms 65.32% of its industry peers.
DSWL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 20.06%, DSWL is not doing good in the industry: 64.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DSWL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.94%
PM (TTM) 15.47%
GM 20.06%
OM growth 3Y10.29%
OM growth 5Y49.37%
PM growth 3Y-4.19%
PM growth 5Y11.47%
GM growth 3Y-0.49%
GM growth 5Y5.32%
DSWL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDSWL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DSWL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
DSWL has more shares outstanding than it did 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.
DSWL Yearly Shares OutstandingDSWL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
DSWL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDSWL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.12 indicates that DSWL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of DSWL (3.12) is comparable to the rest of the 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 3.12
ROIC/WACC0.28
WACC9.39%
DSWL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDSWL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M 80M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 4.52 indicates that DSWL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
DSWL has a better Current ratio (4.52) than 79.84% of its industry peers.
DSWL has a Quick Ratio of 3.97. This indicates that DSWL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DSWL (3.97) is better than 79.84% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.52
Quick Ratio 3.97
DSWL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDSWL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 70.32% over the past year.
DSWL shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.28% yearly.
Looking at the last year, DSWL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.40% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DSWL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.82% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)70.32%
EPS 3Y-1.88%
EPS 5Y12.28%
EPS Q2Q%76.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.4%
Revenue growth 3Y2.24%
Revenue growth 5Y0.82%
Sales Q2Q%-6.77%

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.
DSWL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDSWL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 4.62, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of DSWL.
DSWL's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DSWL is cheaper than 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
DSWL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.03.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.62
Fwd PE N/A
DSWL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDSWL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DSWL is valued cheaper than 98.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.13
EV/EBITDA -9.98
DSWL Per share dataDSWL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

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)0.38
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.63%, DSWL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
DSWL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.79. DSWL pays more dividend than 99.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, DSWL pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.63%

5.2 History

The dividend of DSWL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.90%!
DSWL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
DSWL has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.9%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years7
DSWL Yearly Dividends per shareDSWL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2

5.3 Sustainability

30.88% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DSWL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of DSWL is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP30.88%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
DSWL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDSWL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5M 10M
DSWL Dividend Payout.DSWL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DSWL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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DESWELL INDUSTRIES INC

NASDAQ:DSWL (8/5/2025, 8:10:50 PM)

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-0.02 (-0.5%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners2.91%
Inst Owner Change-1.05%
Ins Owners71.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap47.82M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.48%
Short Ratio0.87
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.63%
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.9%
DP30.88%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date07-03 2025-07-03 (0.1)
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 RankSector Rank
PE 4.62
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.72
P/FCF 4.13
P/OCF 4
P/B 0.48
P/tB 0.48
EV/EBITDA -9.98
EPS(TTM)0.65
EY21.67%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.73
FCFY24.23%
OCF(TTM)0.75
OCFY25.01%
SpS4.19
BVpS6.2
TBVpS6.2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.38
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.58%
ROE 10.47%
ROCE 3.33%
ROIC 2.63%
ROICexc 7.8%
ROICexgc 7.8%
OM 4.94%
PM (TTM) 15.47%
GM 20.06%
FCFM 17.34%
ROA(3y)5.32%
ROA(5y)4.44%
ROE(3y)6.52%
ROE(5y)5.5%
ROIC(3y)2.76%
ROIC(5y)2.42%
ROICexc(3y)6.13%
ROICexc(5y)5.29%
ROICexgc(3y)6.13%
ROICexgc(5y)5.29%
ROCE(3y)3.49%
ROCE(5y)3.06%
ROICexcg growth 3Y17.35%
ROICexcg growth 5Y57.24%
ROICexc growth 3Y17.35%
ROICexc growth 5Y57.24%
OM growth 3Y10.29%
OM growth 5Y49.37%
PM growth 3Y-4.19%
PM growth 5Y11.47%
GM growth 3Y-0.49%
GM growth 5Y5.32%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 24.41%
Cap/Sales 0.55%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 248.14%
Profit Quality 112.1%
Current Ratio 4.52
Quick Ratio 3.97
Altman-Z 3.12
F-Score7
WACC9.39%
ROIC/WACC0.28
Cap/Depr(3y)52.47%
Cap/Depr(5y)42.91%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.99%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)70.32%
EPS 3Y-1.88%
EPS 5Y12.28%
EPS Q2Q%76.41%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.4%
Revenue growth 3Y2.24%
Revenue growth 5Y0.82%
Sales Q2Q%-6.77%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.86%
EBIT growth 3Y12.77%
EBIT growth 5Y50.59%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y393.11%
FCF growth 3Y67.08%
FCF growth 5Y58.31%
OCF growth 1Y256.96%
OCF growth 3Y58.77%
OCF growth 5Y43.51%