DOUBLEVERIFY HOLDINGS INC (DV) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:DV - US25862V1052 - Common Stock
11.18 USD
+0.03 (+0.27%)
Overall DV gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated DV against 95 industry peers in the Media industry. DV has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. DV shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. These ratings could make DV a good candidate for growth investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year DV was profitable.
In the past year DV had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years DV has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years DV had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
DV's Return On Assets of 4.06% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DV outperforms 74.74% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of DV (4.84%) is better than 64.21% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.98%, DV is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DV is below the industry average of 8.55%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.98%) for DV is above the 3 year average (4.71%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.06% | ||
| ROE | 4.84% | ||
| ROIC | 4.98% |
ROA(3y)4.78%
ROA(5y)4.32%
ROE(3y)5.59%
ROE(5y)5.07%
ROIC(3y)4.71%
ROIC(5y)3.99%
1.3 Margins
DV has a better Profit Margin (7.38%) than 73.68% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DV has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 12.07%, DV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.32% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DV has declined.
The Gross Margin of DV (82.10%) is better than 94.74% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.38% | ||
| GM | 82.1% |
OM growth 3Y16.07%
OM growth 5Y-10.13%
PM growth 3Y-0.94%
PM growth 5Y-7.66%
GM growth 3Y-0.57%
GM growth 5Y-0.97%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
DV has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
DV has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DV has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, DV has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.68 indicates that DV is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of DV (6.68) is better than 91.58% of its industry peers.
DV has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.11. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.11 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DV's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.11 is amongst the best of the industry. DV outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that DV is not too dependend on debt financing.
DV has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.01. This is amongst the best in the industry. DV outperforms 86.32% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.68 |
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC8.77%
2.3 Liquidity
DV has a Current Ratio of 4.41. 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 4.41, DV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.84% of the companies in the same industry.
DV has a Quick Ratio of 4.41. 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 4.41, DV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.84% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.41 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DV shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -11.43%.
Measured over the past years, DV shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 16.45% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 16.54% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 29.17% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.43%
EPS 3Y21.14%
EPS 5Y16.45%
EPS Q2Q%50%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.54%
Revenue growth 3Y25.45%
Revenue growth 5Y29.17%
Sales Q2Q%21.25%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 47.38% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.83% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y5.57%
EPS Next 2Y14.22%
EPS Next 3Y12.86%
EPS Next 5Y47.38%
Revenue Next Year14.02%
Revenue Next 2Y12.95%
Revenue Next 3Y12.6%
Revenue Next 5Y12.83%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 36.06 indicates a quite expensive valuation of DV.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as DV.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.03, DV is valued a bit more expensive.
DV is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.78.
DV's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
DV is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.27, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
DV's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DV indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DV is cheaper than 68.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of DV may justify a higher PE ratio.
DV's earnings are expected to grow with 12.86% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)6.47
PEG (5Y)2.19
EPS Next 2Y14.22%
EPS Next 3Y12.86%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DV does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:DV (11/5/2025, 9:41:01 AM)
11.18
+0.03 (+0.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.29%
Inst Owner Change0.98%
Ins Owners0.75%
Ins Owner Change-6.86%
Market Cap1.83B
Revenue(TTM)714.26M
Net Income(TTM)52.72M
Analysts74.48
Price Target18.67 (66.99%)
Short Float %6.95%
Short Ratio2.97
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-24.68%
Min EPS beat(2)-56.48%
Max EPS beat(2)7.12%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-56.48%
Max EPS beat(4)39.61%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)8.98%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)14.82%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)16.61%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.75%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.75%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.86%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.95%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.26%
PT rev (1m)-4.91%
PT rev (3m)0.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.78 | ||
| P/S | 2.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.2 | ||
| P/B | 1.68 | ||
| P/tB | 4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.85 |
EPS(TTM)0.31
EY2.77%
EPS(NY)0.42
Fwd EY3.73%
FCF(TTM)0.92
FCFY8.19%
OCF(TTM)1.1
OCFY9.8%
SpS4.37
BVpS6.66
TBVpS2.8
PEG (NY)6.47
PEG (5Y)2.19
Graham Number6.82
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.06% | ||
| ROE | 4.84% | ||
| ROCE | 7.23% | ||
| ROIC | 4.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.34% | ||
| OM | 12.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.38% | ||
| GM | 82.1% | ||
| FCFM | 20.98% |
ROA(3y)4.78%
ROA(5y)4.32%
ROE(3y)5.59%
ROE(5y)5.07%
ROIC(3y)4.71%
ROIC(5y)3.99%
ROICexc(3y)6.45%
ROICexc(5y)5.25%
ROICexgc(3y)19.19%
ROICexgc(5y)18.51%
ROCE(3y)6.84%
ROCE(5y)5.79%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.44%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-18.15%
ROICexc growth 3Y30%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.7%
OM growth 3Y16.07%
OM growth 5Y-10.13%
PM growth 3Y-0.94%
PM growth 5Y-7.66%
GM growth 3Y-0.57%
GM growth 5Y-0.97%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 58.38% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.12% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 137.02 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 131.29% | ||
| Profit Quality | 284.3% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.68 |
F-Score5
WACC8.77%
ROIC/WACC0.57
Cap/Depr(3y)72.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)57.75%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.31%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.55%
Profit Quality(3y)168.72%
Profit Quality(5y)162.49%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.43%
EPS 3Y21.14%
EPS 5Y16.45%
EPS Q2Q%50%
EPS Next Y5.57%
EPS Next 2Y14.22%
EPS Next 3Y12.86%
EPS Next 5Y47.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.54%
Revenue growth 3Y25.45%
Revenue growth 5Y29.17%
Sales Q2Q%21.25%
Revenue Next Year14.02%
Revenue Next 2Y12.95%
Revenue Next 3Y12.6%
Revenue Next 5Y12.83%
EBIT growth 1Y16.81%
EBIT growth 3Y45.6%
EBIT growth 5Y16.08%
EBIT Next Year186.04%
EBIT Next 3Y55.82%
EBIT Next 5Y37.43%
FCF growth 1Y125.62%
FCF growth 3Y21.79%
FCF growth 5Y41.34%
OCF growth 1Y78.45%
OCF growth 3Y24.49%
OCF growth 5Y40.24%
DOUBLEVERIFY HOLDINGS INC / DV FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for DV stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to DV.
Can you provide the valuation status for DOUBLEVERIFY HOLDINGS INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to DOUBLEVERIFY HOLDINGS INC (DV). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of DV stock?
DOUBLEVERIFY HOLDINGS INC (DV) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of DOUBLEVERIFY HOLDINGS INC (DV) stock?
The financial health rating of DOUBLEVERIFY HOLDINGS INC (DV) is 9 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for DV stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DOUBLEVERIFY HOLDINGS INC (DV) is expected to grow by 5.57% in the next year.