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M D C Holdings Inc (MDC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:MDC - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US5526761086 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

62.98  +0.03 (+0.05%)

After market: 62.98 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

MDC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 64 industry peers in the Household Durables industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of MDC get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. MDC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. MDC also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make MDC suitable for dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MDC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MDC had a positive cash flow from operations.
MDC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: MDC reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
MDC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMDC 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 0 200M -200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

MDC's Return On Assets of 7.08% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MDC outperforms 62.69% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 11.81%, MDC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.72% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 6.75%, MDC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.24% of the companies in the same industry.
MDC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.24%. This is in line with the industry average of 11.72%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.24%) for MDC is well above the current ROIC(6.75%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.08%
ROE 11.81%
ROIC 6.75%
ROA(3y)9.67%
ROA(5y)9.11%
ROE(3y)17.29%
ROE(5y)16.48%
ROIC(3y)11.24%
ROIC(5y)10.2%
MDC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMDC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

MDC has a Profit Margin of 8.59%. This is in the better half of the industry: MDC outperforms 68.66% of its industry peers.
MDC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of MDC (10.03%) is better than 61.19% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MDC has grown nicely.
MDC has a worse Gross Margin (19.29%) than 82.09% of its industry peers.
MDC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.03%
PM (TTM) 8.59%
GM 19.29%
OM growth 3Y-5.46%
OM growth 5Y1.73%
PM growth 3Y-2.84%
PM growth 5Y4.67%
GM growth 3Y-4.58%
GM growth 5Y-0.69%
MDC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMDC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MDC is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MDC has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for MDC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MDC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
MDC Yearly Shares OutstandingMDC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M
MDC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMDC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

MDC has an Altman-Z score of 3.68. This indicates that MDC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.68, MDC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.69% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MDC is 3.28, which is a good value as it means it would take MDC, 3.28 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MDC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.28. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MDC outperforms 52.24% of its industry peers.
MDC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.50. This is a neutral value indicating MDC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.50, MDC is doing worse than 61.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.5
Debt/FCF 3.28
Altman-Z 3.68
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC9.28%
MDC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMDC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

MDC has a Current Ratio of 7.70. This indicates that MDC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of MDC (7.70) is better than 85.07% of its industry peers.
MDC has a Quick Ratio of 2.69. This indicates that MDC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.69, MDC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 7.7
Quick Ratio 2.69
MDC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMDC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for MDC have decreased strongly by -31.16% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MDC shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.85% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, MDC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -18.80% in the last year.
MDC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.66% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-31.16%
EPS 3Y0.91%
EPS 5Y10.85%
EPS Q2Q%44.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.8%
Revenue growth 3Y5.97%
Revenue growth 5Y8.66%
Sales Q2Q%-11.39%

3.2 Future

MDC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.76% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, MDC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.39% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-1.74%
EPS Next 2Y2.76%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.2%
Revenue Next 2Y7.39%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
MDC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMDC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
MDC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMDC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.93, which indicates a very decent valuation of MDC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MDC is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.91. MDC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.14, the valuation of MDC can be described as correct.
MDC's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.77. MDC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.93
Fwd PE 12.14
MDC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMDC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

MDC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MDC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MDC is cheaper than 68.66% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.12
EV/EBITDA 9.33
MDC Per share dataMDC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

MDC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.1
EPS Next 2Y2.76%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MDC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.49%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.64, MDC pays a better dividend. On top of this MDC pays more dividend than 88.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, MDC pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.49%

5.2 History

The dividend of MDC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.41%!
MDC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
MDC has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.41%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years6
MDC Yearly Dividends per shareMDC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

MDC pays out 38.93% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
MDC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP38.93%
EPS Next 2Y2.76%
EPS Next 3YN/A
MDC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMDC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 200M -200M 400M 600M 800M
MDC Dividend Payout.MDC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MDC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

M D C Holdings Inc

NYSE:MDC (4/18/2024, 8:07:10 PM)

After market: 62.98 0 (0%)

62.98

+0.03 (+0.05%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)04-25 2024-04-25/amc
Earnings (Next)07-25 2024-07-25/amc
Inst Owners26.27%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.23%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap4.73B
Analysts48.33
Price Target58.14 (-7.68%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.49%
Yearly Dividend2.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.41%
DP38.93%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.26%
Min EPS beat(2)3.38%
Max EPS beat(2)15.13%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)44.26%
Min EPS beat(4)3.38%
Max EPS beat(4)93.72%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)17.75%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)12.15%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)14.32%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.41%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)9.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)20.29%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)7.44%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.75%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.81%
PT rev (1m)-3.39%
PT rev (3m)8.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.76%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)8.96%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)12.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.36%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.93
Fwd PE 12.14
P/S 1.02
P/FCF 9.12
P/OCF 8.42
P/B 1.4
P/tB 1.4
EV/EBITDA 9.33
EPS(TTM)5.28
EY8.38%
EPS(NY)5.19
Fwd EY8.24%
FCF(TTM)6.91
FCFY10.97%
OCF(TTM)7.48
OCFY11.88%
SpS61.86
BVpS45.01
TBVpS44.93
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.1
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.08%
ROE 11.81%
ROCE 9.36%
ROIC 6.75%
ROICexc 9.88%
ROICexgc 10.89%
OM 10.03%
PM (TTM) 8.59%
GM 19.29%
FCFM 11.17%
ROA(3y)9.67%
ROA(5y)9.11%
ROE(3y)17.29%
ROE(5y)16.48%
ROIC(3y)11.24%
ROIC(5y)10.2%
ROICexc(3y)13.75%
ROICexc(5y)12.3%
ROICexgc(3y)15.03%
ROICexgc(5y)13.54%
ROCE(3y)15.67%
ROCE(5y)14.28%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-6.21%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.3%
OM growth 3Y-5.46%
OM growth 5Y1.73%
PM growth 3Y-2.84%
PM growth 5Y4.67%
GM growth 3Y-4.58%
GM growth 5Y-0.69%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.82
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.5
Debt/FCF 3.28
Debt/EBITDA 3.46
Cap/Depr 168.85%
Cap/Sales 0.93%
Interest Coverage 507.7
Cash Conversion 114.36%
Profit Quality 130.01%
Current Ratio 7.7
Quick Ratio 2.69
Altman-Z 3.68
F-Score5
WACC9.28%
ROIC/WACC0.73
Cap/Depr(3y)122.4%
Cap/Depr(5y)114.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.67%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.69%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-31.16%
EPS 3Y0.91%
EPS 5Y10.85%
EPS Q2Q%44.44%
EPS Next Y-1.74%
EPS Next 2Y2.76%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.8%
Revenue growth 3Y5.97%
Revenue growth 5Y8.66%
Sales Q2Q%-11.39%
Revenue Next Year6.2%
Revenue Next 2Y7.39%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-48.03%
EBIT growth 3Y0.19%
EBIT growth 5Y10.54%
EBIT Next Year47.13%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-40.85%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-37.98%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A