DOUBLEVERIFY HOLDINGS INC (DV)

US25862V1052 - Common Stock

30.66  +0.17 (+0.56%)

Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, DV scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DV was compared to 276 industry peers in the Software industry. DV has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. DV is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! With these ratings, DV could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DV had positive earnings in the past year.
DV had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years DV has been profitable.
In the past 5 years DV always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 5.74%, DV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.12% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of DV (6.65%) is better than 78.83% of its industry peers.
DV has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DV outperforms 81.75% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DV is significantly below the industry average of 10.12%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.45%) for DV is above the 3 year average (4.10%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.74%
ROE 6.65%
ROIC 5.45%
ROA(3y)4.4%
ROA(5y)4.44%
ROE(3y)5.09%
ROE(5y)5.5%
ROIC(3y)4.1%
ROIC(5y)4.56%

1.3 Margins

DV has a Profit Margin of 12.47%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DV outperforms 84.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DV has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 14.96%, DV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.77% of the companies in the same industry.
DV's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DV's Gross Margin of 81.38% is amongst the best of the industry. DV outperforms 87.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DV has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.96%
PM (TTM) 12.47%
GM 81.38%
OM growth 3Y13.46%
OM growth 5Y25.08%
PM growth 3Y14.09%
PM growth 5Y32.4%
GM growth 3Y-1.58%
GM growth 5Y-0.22%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DV is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for DV has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DV has more shares outstanding
DV has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

DV has an Altman-Z score of 19.92. This indicates that DV is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
DV has a better Altman-Z score (19.92) than 95.62% of its industry peers.
DV has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.06. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.06 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.06, DV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.48% of the companies in the same industry.
DV has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.00, DV is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.06
Altman-Z 19.92
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC9.95%

2.3 Liquidity

DV has a Current Ratio of 6.36. This indicates that DV is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 6.36, DV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.34% of the companies in the same industry.
DV has a Quick Ratio of 6.36. This indicates that DV is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 6.36, DV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.34% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 6.36
Quick Ratio 6.36

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

DV shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 64.00%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, DV shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 83.14% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, DV shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 26.55%.
DV shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 40.57% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)64%
EPS 3Y46.89%
EPS 5Y83.14%
EPS growth Q2Q90%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.55%
Revenue growth 3Y32.9%
Revenue growth 5Y40.57%
Revenue growth Q2Q28.92%

3.2 Future

DV is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 47.93% yearly.
DV is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 21.12% yearly.
EPS Next Y-10.1%
EPS Next 2Y13.82%
EPS Next 3Y28.15%
EPS Next 5Y47.93%
Revenue Next Year21.73%
Revenue Next 2Y21.55%
Revenue Next 3Y21.5%
Revenue Next 5Y21.12%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 74.78, the valuation of DV can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DV is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.20, DV is valued quite expensively.
DV is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 83.18.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DV is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.60, DV is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 74.78
Fwd PE 83.18

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DV is valued a bit cheaper than 74.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 51.25
EV/EBITDA 38.97

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DV has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
DV's earnings are expected to grow with 28.15% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.9
EPS Next 2Y13.82%
EPS Next 3Y28.15%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DV does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

DOUBLEVERIFY HOLDINGS INC

NYSE:DV (4/24/2024, 11:13:27 AM)

30.66

+0.17 (+0.56%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
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ROA 5.74%
ROE 6.65%
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OM 14.96%
PM (TTM) 12.47%
GM 81.38%
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Asset Turnover0.46
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Debt/Equity 0
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Current Ratio 6.36
Quick Ratio 6.36
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