DESWELL INDUSTRIES INC (DSWL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:DSWL - VG2506391011 - Common Stock
3.38 USD
-0.08 (-2.31%)
DSWL gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 123 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. While DSWL has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. DSWL has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. 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.
In the past year DSWL had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years DSWL has been profitable.
Of the past 5 years DSWL 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
DSWL's Return On Assets of 9.27% is amongst the best of the industry. DSWL outperforms 90.24% of its industry peers.
DSWL has a better Return On Equity (10.91%) than 74.80% of its industry peers.
DSWL has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.55%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DSWL outperforms 52.85% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DSWL is significantly below the industry average of 9.33%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.27% | ||
| ROE | 10.91% | ||
| ROIC | 2.55% |
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
The Profit Margin of DSWL (16.47%) is better than 95.12% of its industry peers.
DSWL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of DSWL (4.90%) is better than 64.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DSWL has grown nicely.
DSWL has a worse Gross Margin (20.18%) than 67.48% of its industry peers.
DSWL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.47% | ||
| GM | 20.18% |
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.
DSWL has about the same amout of 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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.67 indicates that DSWL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
DSWL has a Altman-Z score of 3.67. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DSWL outperforms 53.66% of its industry peers.
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 | 3.67 |
ROIC/WACC0.28
WACC9.12%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.45 indicates that DSWL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 5.45, DSWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.74% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 4.91 indicates that DSWL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
DSWL has a Quick ratio of 4.91. This is amongst the best in the industry. DSWL outperforms 86.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 45.73% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.04% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
DSWL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.53%.
DSWL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.67% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)45.73%
EPS 3Y11.04%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%19.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.71%
Revenue growth 5Y0.67%
Sales Q2Q%2.52%
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 4.83, the valuation of DSWL can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DSWL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.42. DSWL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DSWL is valued cheaper than 98.37% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -10.25 |
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 5.78%, DSWL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
DSWL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.06. 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 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.78% |
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
28.62% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DSWL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP28.62%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:DSWL (10/17/2025, 8:07:15 PM)
3.38
-0.08 (-2.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners3.05%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners71.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap53.88M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.43%
Short Ratio0.66
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.78% |
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.89%
DP28.62%
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 | 4.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.98 | ||
| P/B | 0.53 | ||
| P/tB | 0.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -10.25 |
EPS(TTM)0.7
EY20.71%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.83
FCFY24.5%
OCF(TTM)0.85
OCFY25.12%
SpS4.24
BVpS6.41
TBVpS6.41
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.27% | ||
| ROE | 10.91% | ||
| ROCE | 3.23% | ||
| ROIC | 2.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.7% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.7% | ||
| OM | 4.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.47% | ||
| GM | 20.18% | ||
| FCFM | 19.53% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y20.29%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 21.86% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.49% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 280.03% | ||
| Profit Quality | 118.53% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.67 |
F-Score7
WACC9.12%
ROIC/WACC0.28
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)45.73%
EPS 3Y11.04%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%19.68%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.71%
Revenue growth 5Y0.67%
Sales Q2Q%2.52%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-12.4%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.37%
EBIT growth 5Y17.72%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y2.92%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y0.92%
OCF growth 1Y2.47%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y0.62%