DCH
NEUTRAL
$5.94
Live
Dauch Corporation · NYSE
Target $9.15
(+54.1%)
$3.68
52W Range
$9.25
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 26, 2026
Market cap
$1.41B
P/E
N/A
ROE
-3.3%
Profit margin
-0.3%
Debt/Equity
6.64
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
80%
DCH exhibits a critical disconnect between valuation and financial health, highlighted by a weak Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 and a concerning Debt/Equity ratio of 6.64. While the stock appears deeply undervalued on a Forward P/E (6.34) and Price/Sales (0.24) basis, the underlying balance sheet is fragile. Strong earnings surprises and a bullish analyst consensus suggest a potential turnaround, but the lack of revenue growth and poor deterministic health scores make this a high-risk speculative play.
Key Strengths
Extremely low Price/Sales ratio (0.24) suggesting deep value
Attractive Forward P/E of 6.34 relative to sector averages
Strong history of earnings beats with high average surprises (202.42%)
Healthy short-term liquidity with a Current Ratio of 2.95
Significant analyst upside potential with a target price of $9.15
Key Risks
Severe leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 6.64
Weak financial health as indicated by a Piotroski F-Score of 2/9
Stagnant top-line growth (YoY Revenue Growth of only 0.20%)
Negative net profit margins (-0.34%) and negative ROE (-3.28%)
Bearish technical trend (0/100) indicating strong selling pressure
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$7.85
+32.2% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
36
Weak
85
50
30
15
0
AI Verdict
Speculative Value Trap Risk
Key drivers: Extreme leverage, Deep valuation discount, Earnings volatility, Stagnant revenue
Confidence
85%
Value
85/100
Trades at a massive discount to revenue and forward earnings.
Positives
- P/S of 0.24
- Forward P/E of 6.34
- PEG of 0.43
Watchpoints
- Lack of Graham Number for defensive baseline
Future
50/100
Earnings recovery is evident, but lacks top-line support.
Positives
- Strong YoY EPS growth (+216.7%)
- Consistent earnings beats
Watchpoints
- Flat revenue growth (0.20%)
- Cyclical industry headwinds
Past
30/100
Long-term performance is poor with inconsistent profitability.
Positives
- 1Y price recovery (+60.5%)
Watchpoints
- 5Y change of -39.7%
- Highly volatile quarterly EPS
Health
15/100
Severe balance sheet distress despite short-term liquidity.
Positives
- Current Ratio 2.95
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score 2/9
- Debt/Equity 6.64
- Negative ROE
Dividend
0/100
Non-dividend paying stock.
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend paid
- 0/100 dividend strength
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$5.94
Analyst Target
$9.15
Upside/Downside
+54.1%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for DCH and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-24
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DCH
Dauch Corporation
Primary
|
-39.7% | -14.4% | +60.5% | -8.5% | -0.8% | -2.9% |
|
DFH
Dream Finders Homes, Inc.
Peer
|
-38.3% | -3.0% | -33.3% | -34.5% | +5.5% | +2.6% |
|
WINA
Winmark Corporation
Peer
|
+143.2% | +25.4% | +15.2% | -3.9% | -5.2% | +4.9% |
|
REAL
The RealReal, Inc.
Peer
|
-47.8% | +923.7% | +124.5% | +17.7% | +28.0% | +24.7% |
|
CRI
Carter's, Inc.
Peer
|
-55.4% | -37.3% | +0.6% | +16.8% | +6.5% | -3.4% |
DCH
Dauch Corporation
Primary
5Y
-39.7%
3Y
-14.4%
1Y
+60.5%
6M
-8.5%
1M
-0.8%
1W
-2.9%
DFH
Dream Finders Homes, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-38.3%
3Y
-3.0%
1Y
-33.3%
6M
-34.5%
1M
+5.5%
1W
+2.6%
WIN
Winmark Corporation
Peer
5Y
+143.2%
3Y
+25.4%
1Y
+15.2%
6M
-3.9%
1M
-5.2%
1W
+4.9%
REA
The RealReal, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-47.8%
3Y
+923.7%
1Y
+124.5%
6M
+17.7%
1M
+28.0%
1W
+24.7%
CRI
Carter's, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-55.4%
3Y
-37.3%
1Y
+0.6%
6M
+16.8%
1M
+6.5%
1W
-3.4%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E
6.34
PEG Ratio
0.43
P/B Ratio
1.1
P/S Ratio
0.24
EV/Revenue
0.85
EV/EBITDA
7.2
Market Cap
$1.41B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
-0.34%
Operating Margin
1.48%
Gross Margin
12.07%
ROE
-3.28%
ROA
2.43%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+0.2%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+0.22%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
6.64
High debt
Current Ratio
2.95
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.18
Good
Cash/Share
$3.0
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$1.4B
Gross Margin
10.2%
Op. Margin
1.6%
Net Margin
-5.4%
Total Assets
$6.7B
Liabilities
$6.0B
Equity
$0.6B
Debt/Equity
9.42x
Operating CF
$0.1B
CapEx
$-0.1B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
41%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-08
$N/A
2026-02-13
$0.07
+519.9% surprise
2025-11-07
$0.16
+37.4% surprise
2025-08-08
$0.21
+50.0% surprise
Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison
Comparing DCH against 353 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector
(23 bullish, 111 neutral, 219 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-3.28%
This Stock
vs
-48.88%
Sector Avg
-93.3%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
-0.34%
This Stock
vs
-6.31%
Sector Avg
-94.6%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
6.64
This Stock
vs
1.54
Sector Avg
+331.5%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
0.2%
This Stock
vs
30.61%
Sector Avg
-99.3%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
2.95
This Stock
vs
2.42
Sector Avg
+21.8%
(Stronger)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DCH
Dauch Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $1.41B | - | -3.3% | -0.3% | $5.94 | |
|
DFH
Dream Finders Homes, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $1.4B | 7.11 | 14.4% | 5.0% | $15.21 | Compare |
|
WINA
Winmark Corporation
|
BEARISH | $1.43B | 36.16 | -% | 48.2% | $400.3 | Compare |
|
REAL
The RealReal, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $1.44B | - | -% | -6.0% | $12.08 | Compare |
|
CRI
Carter's, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $1.37B | 14.7 | 10.3% | 3.2% | $37.2 | Compare |
DCH
Dauch Corporation
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$1.4B
P/E
-
ROE
-3.3%
Price
$5.94
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | WALKER DAVID B. | Director | Purchase | 35,000 | $182,000 |
| 2026-02-27 | LYNCH MICHAEL JOSEPH | Officer | Stock Award | 39,120 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | KEMP TERRI M | Officer | Stock Award | 27,384 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | MAY CHRISTOPHER JOHN | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 39,120 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | OAL TOLGA I | Officer | Stock Award | 31,296 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | DAUCH DAVID C | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 166,620 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | LYNCH MICHAEL JOSEPH | Officer | Stock Award | 128,509 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | KEMP TERRI M | Officer | Stock Award | 79,764 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | MAY CHRISTOPHER JOHN | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 113,738 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | OAL TOLGA I | Officer | Stock Award | 79,764 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | BANNERT MARKUS | Officer | Stock Award | 83,267 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | DAUCH DAVID C | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 537,667 | - |
| 2026-02-05 | BANNERT MARKUS | Officer | Stock Award | 90,909 | - |
| 2026-02-05 | BANNERT MARKUS | Officer | Stock Award | 90,909 | - |
| 2026-02-02 | LYNCH MICHAEL JOSEPH | Officer | Stock Award | 287,879 | - |
WALKER DAVID B.
Director
2026-03-13
35,000 shares
·
$182,000
LYNCH MICHAEL JOSEPH
Officer
2026-02-27
39,120 shares
KEMP TERRI M
Officer
2026-02-27
27,384 shares
MAY CHRISTOPHER JOHN
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-27
39,120 shares
OAL TOLGA I
Officer
2026-02-27
31,296 shares
DAUCH DAVID C
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-27
166,620 shares
LYNCH MICHAEL JOSEPH
Officer
2026-02-26
128,509 shares
KEMP TERRI M
Officer
2026-02-26
79,764 shares
MAY CHRISTOPHER JOHN
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-26
113,738 shares
OAL TOLGA I
Officer
2026-02-26
79,764 shares
BANNERT MARKUS
Officer
2026-02-26
83,267 shares
DAUCH DAVID C
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-26
537,667 shares
BANNERT MARKUS
Officer
2026-02-05
90,909 shares
BANNERT MARKUS
Officer
2026-02-05
90,909 shares
LYNCH MICHAEL JOSEPH
Officer
2026-02-02
287,879 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
10 analysts
BWS Financial
2026-04-21
Buy
Buy
TD Cowen
2026-04-15
Hold
Hold
Deutsche Bank
2026-03-05
Hold
Buy
BWS Financial
2026-02-17
Buy
Buy
RBC Capital
2026-02-17
Outperform
Outperform
BWS Financial
2026-01-27
Buy
RBC Capital
2026-01-23
Outperform
Outperform
Stifel
2026-01-23
Hold
Hold
UBS
2026-01-14
Buy
Buy
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