DDL
NEUTRAL
$2.58
Live
Dingdong (Cayman) Limited · NYSE
Target $2.83
(+9.8%)
$1.65
52W Range
$3.41
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 26, 2026
Market cap
$559.27M
P/E
18.43
ROE
22.1%
Profit margin
0.9%
Debt/Equity
2.07
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
80%
DDL presents a complex profile with a stable Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, yet it trades at a significant premium to its Graham Number ($1.48) and Intrinsic Value ($0.98). While the company shows an extremely attractive Price/Sales ratio (0.02) and a low Forward P/E (6.86), these are offset by high leverage (Debt/Equity of 2.07) and razor-thin profit margins (0.91%). The recent trend of massive earnings beats suggests a turnaround in profitability, but the bearish technical trend and high debt load warrant a cautious approach.
Key Strengths
Extremely low Price/Sales ratio (0.02) suggesting deep undervaluation of revenue
Strong Return on Equity (ROE) of 22.06%
Consistent recent earnings beats with high average surprise (472.40%)
Attractive Forward P/E of 6.86 compared to current P/E of 18.43
Stable financial health baseline with a Piotroski F-Score of 6/9
Key Risks
High leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.07
Very thin operating margins (0.19%) leaving little room for error
Current price ($2.58) is significantly higher than the Graham Number ($1.48)
Bearish technical trend (0/100) and poor long-term price performance (-89% over 5Y)
Sluggish year-over-year revenue growth of 5.70%
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$1.65
-36.0% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
37
Weak
40
55
30
60
0
AI Verdict
Speculative Hold
Key drivers: Valuation gap between price and intrinsic value, High debt levels, Strong recent EPS surprises, Low P/S ratio
Confidence
85%
Value
40/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- P/S ratio is exceptionally low
- Forward P/E is very low
Watchpoints
- Price is 74% above Graham Number
- Price is 163% above Intrinsic Value
Future
55/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Strong EPS growth trajectory in recent quarters
- Positive analyst target price ($2.83)
Watchpoints
- Low YoY revenue growth (5.7%)
- Bearish technical momentum
Past
30/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Recent recovery in 6-month price action (+36.5%)
Watchpoints
- Devastating 5-year return (-89%)
- History of volatile and deeply negative earnings
Health
60/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates stability
Watchpoints
- High Debt/Equity (2.07)
- Tight Current Ratio (1.05)
Dividend
0/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend payments
- 0/100 dividend strength
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$2.58
Analyst Target
$2.83
Upside/Downside
+9.8%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for DDL and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-24
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DDL
Dingdong (Cayman) Limited
Primary
|
-89.0% | -25.2% | 0.0% | +36.5% | -2.6% | -4.8% |
|
CVGW
Calavo Growers, Inc.
Peer
|
-60.4% | +2.5% | +20.8% | +10.1% | +7.3% | +7.5% |
|
MAMA
Mama's Creations, Inc.
Peer
|
+558.5% | +767.2% | +146.8% | +44.9% | -0.6% | +2.9% |
|
NATR
Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc.
Peer
|
+32.0% | +160.5% | +121.4% | +82.0% | +10.2% | +7.9% |
|
GO
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.
Peer
|
-81.8% | -75.7% | -49.4% | -54.6% | +11.1% | -2.8% |
DDL
Dingdong (Cayman) Limited
Primary
5Y
-89.0%
3Y
-25.2%
1Y
0.0%
6M
+36.5%
1M
-2.6%
1W
-4.8%
CVG
Calavo Growers, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-60.4%
3Y
+2.5%
1Y
+20.8%
6M
+10.1%
1M
+7.3%
1W
+7.5%
MAM
Mama's Creations, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+558.5%
3Y
+767.2%
1Y
+146.8%
6M
+44.9%
1M
-0.6%
1W
+2.9%
NAT
Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+32.0%
3Y
+160.5%
1Y
+121.4%
6M
+82.0%
1M
+10.2%
1W
+7.9%
GO
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.
Peer
5Y
-81.8%
3Y
-75.7%
1Y
-49.4%
6M
-54.6%
1M
+11.1%
1W
-2.8%
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
18.43
Forward P/E
6.86
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
3.7
P/S Ratio
0.02
EV/Revenue
-0.02
EV/EBITDA
-2.45
Market Cap
$559.27M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
0.91%
Operating Margin
0.19%
Gross Margin
29.18%
ROE
22.06%
ROA
1.17%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+5.7%
Earnings Growth
-67.7%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+1.9%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-67.2%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
2.07
High debt
Current Ratio
1.05
Good
Quick Ratio
0.87
Poor
Cash/Share
$12.12
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-14
$N/A
2024-08-07
$0.46
+817.2% surprise
2024-02-29
$0.04
+300.0% surprise
2023-11-16
$0.04
+300.0% surprise
Consumer Defensive Sector Comparison
Comparing DDL against 155 companies in the Consumer Defensive sector
(9 bullish, 56 neutral, 90 bearish)
P/E Ratio
18.43
This Stock
vs
36.74
Sector Avg
-49.8%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
22.06%
This Stock
vs
-13.62%
Sector Avg
-262.0%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
0.91%
This Stock
vs
-8.54%
Sector Avg
-110.7%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
2.07
This Stock
vs
1.98
Sector Avg
+4.4%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
5.7%
This Stock
vs
121.62%
Sector Avg
-95.3%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.05
This Stock
vs
2.37
Sector Avg
-55.6%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DDL
Dingdong (Cayman) Limited
|
NEUTRAL | $559.27M | 18.43 | 22.1% | 0.9% | $2.58 | |
|
CVGW
Calavo Growers, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $495.47M | 30.8 | 8.0% | 2.6% | $27.72 | Compare |
|
MAMA
Mama's Creations, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $645.17M | 132.25 | 12.8% | 3.1% | $15.87 | Compare |
|
NATR
Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $469.38M | 25.29 | 12.7% | 4.1% | $26.81 | Compare |
|
GO
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.
|
BEARISH | $689.03M | - | -20.6% | -4.8% | $7.02 | Compare |
DDL
Dingdong (Cayman) Limited
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$559M
P/E
18.4
ROE
22.1%
Price
$2.58
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