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DCM60

Data Communications Management Corp

Advertising & MarketingVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+35Sentiment+30Risk penalty-3Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion97AI synthesis40Observations23

Data Communications Management Corp has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 6.78, indicating a capital structure heavily reliant on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 1.65, suggesting it can cover its short-term obligations but with limited buffer. The company's cash and equivalents amount to CAD 1.94 million, which is significantly lower than its long-term debt of CAD 253.54 million [doc:DCM.TO_FinancialSnapshot]. In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity (ROE) is 24.73%, which is relatively strong, but its return on assets (ROA) is only 2.58%, indicating that the company is not efficiently utilizing its assets to generate returns. This discrepancy may be due to the high leverage in its capital structure, which amplifies returns on equity but also increases financial risk [doc:DCM.TO_ValuationSnapshot]. The company's revenue is derived from a diverse set of clients, including Canadian Schedule I banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and government agencies. However, the financial data does not provide a breakdown of revenue by segment or geography, making it difficult to assess the concentration of risk in specific markets or product lines [doc:DCM.TO_Description]. Looking at the company's growth trajectory, the financial data does not include forward-looking revenue projections or historical growth rates. The absence of this data limits the ability to assess the company's future performance. The company's operating cash flow is CAD 25.06 million, and its free cash flow is CAD 16.33 million, indicating that it generates positive cash flow from operations after accounting for capital expenditures [doc:DCM.TO_FinancialSnapshot]. The company's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key flag of negative net cash after subtracting total debt suggests that the company may face challenges in meeting its long-term obligations. The company's capital structure and high debt levels could also increase its vulnerability to interest rate fluctuations and economic downturns [doc:DCM.TO_RiskAssessment]. Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on the company's recent performance or strategic initiatives. The company's financial data and risk assessment suggest that it is operating in a capital-intensive industry with significant debt obligations. The company's ability to maintain its profitability and manage its debt will be critical to its long-term success [doc:DCM.TO_FinancialSnapshot].

30-day price · DCM+0.09 (+5.8%)
Low$1.49High$1.85Close$1.64As of7 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyData Communications Management Corp
TickerDCM.TO
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Services
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryAdvertising & Marketing
AI analysis

Business. Data Communications Management Corp provides print and digital solutions to simplify marketing, communications, and operations workflow for clients in sectors such as banking, insurance, and government [doc:DCM.TO_Description].

Classification. The company is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, Cyclical Consumer Services business sector, and Advertising & Marketing industry with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:DCM.TO_Classification].

Data Communications Management Corp has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 6.78, indicating a capital structure heavily reliant on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 1.65, suggesting it can cover its short-term obligations but with limited buffer. The company's cash and equivalents amount to CAD 1.94 million, which is significantly lower than its long-term debt of CAD 253.54 million [doc:DCM.TO_FinancialSnapshot]. In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity (ROE) is 24.73%, which is relatively strong, but its return on assets (ROA) is only 2.58%, indicating that the company is not efficiently utilizing its assets to generate returns. This discrepancy may be due to the high leverage in its capital structure, which amplifies returns on equity but also increases financial risk [doc:DCM.TO_ValuationSnapshot]. The company's revenue is derived from a diverse set of clients, including Canadian Schedule I banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and government agencies. However, the financial data does not provide a breakdown of revenue by segment or geography, making it difficult to assess the concentration of risk in specific markets or product lines [doc:DCM.TO_Description]. Looking at the company's growth trajectory, the financial data does not include forward-looking revenue projections or historical growth rates. The absence of this data limits the ability to assess the company's future performance. The company's operating cash flow is CAD 25.06 million, and its free cash flow is CAD 16.33 million, indicating that it generates positive cash flow from operations after accounting for capital expenditures [doc:DCM.TO_FinancialSnapshot]. The company's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key flag of negative net cash after subtracting total debt suggests that the company may face challenges in meeting its long-term obligations. The company's capital structure and high debt levels could also increase its vulnerability to interest rate fluctuations and economic downturns [doc:DCM.TO_RiskAssessment]. Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on the company's recent performance or strategic initiatives. The company's financial data and risk assessment suggest that it is operating in a capital-intensive industry with significant debt obligations. The company's ability to maintain its profitability and manage its debt will be critical to its long-term success [doc:DCM.TO_FinancialSnapshot].
Key takeaways
  • The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio, indicating a capital structure heavily reliant on debt financing.
  • The company's return on equity is strong, but its return on assets is low, suggesting inefficiencies in asset utilization.
  • The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 1.65.
  • The company's revenue is derived from a diverse set of clients, but the financial data does not provide a breakdown of revenue by segment or geography.
  • The company's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk.
  • The company's operating cash flow and free cash flow are positive, indicating that it generates sufficient cash from operations to cover its expenses and capital expenditures.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCAD
Revenue$450.4M
Gross profit$116.7M
Operating income$32.2M
Net income$9.3M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$25.1M
CapEx-$4.4M
Free cash flow$16.3M
Total assets$357.9M
Total liabilities$320.5M
Total equity$37.4M
Cash & equivalents$1.9M
Long-term debt$253.5M
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
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Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$37.4M
Net cash-$251.6M
Current ratio1.6
Debt/Equity6.8
ROA2.6%
ROE24.7%
Cash conversion2.7%
CapEx/Revenue-1.0%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Advertising & Marketing · cohort 1 companies
MetricDCMActivity
Op margin7.1%2.0% medp25 2.0% · p75 2.0%top quartile
Net margin2.1%-8.4% medp25 -8.4% · p75 -8.4%top quartile
Gross margin25.9%39.1% medp25 21.0% · p75 60.6%below median
CapEx / revenue-1.0%0.8% medp25 0.8% · p75 0.8%bottom quartile
Debt / equity678.0%354.4% medp25 354.4% · p75 354.4%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target3.22 CAD
Median price target3.25 CAD
High price target4.00 CAD
Low price target2.40 CAD
Mean recommendation1.33 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count2.00
Buy count1.00
Hold count0.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate0.18 CAD
Last actual EPS0.18 CAD
Source data
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