DSG:CA:TSX-Descartes Systems Group Inc. (The) (CAD)

EQUITY | Software - Application | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 160.71

Change

-0.51 (-0.32)%

Market Cap

CAD 2.29B

Volume

0.15M

Analyst Target

CAD 36.14
Analyst Rating

Verdict

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About

The Descartes Systems Group Inc is engaged in logistics & supply chain management business processes. It's a provider of on-demand, cloud-based SaaS solutions engaged in improving the productivity, performance and security of logistics intensive business.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Software - Application) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 44.35% 80% B- 91% A-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 44.35% 80% B- 90% A-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 47.64% 75% C 88% B+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 47.64% 75% C 87% B+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 200.34% 87% B+ 92% A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 200.34% 87% B+ 91% A-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 20.23% 60% D- 85% B
Dividend Return 20.23% 55% F 84% B
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 17.62% 100% F 49% F
Risk Adjusted Return 114.81% 95% A 98% N/A
Market Capitalization 2.29B 89% A- 91% A-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Software - Application) Ratio vs. Market (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 74.00 63% 8%
Price/Book Ratio 7.55 53% 8%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 66.15 21% 3%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 40.44 32% 9%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 10.28% 68% 68%
Return on Invested Capital 9.21% 79% 70%
Return on Assets 7.51% 84% 90%
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector