The Descartes Systems Group Inc.

TSX:DSG Stock Report

Market Cap: CA$14.4b

Descartes Systems Group Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 3/6

Descartes Systems Group has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 24.9%, while the Software industry saw earnings growing at 29.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 14.6% per year. Descartes Systems Group's return on equity is 10.2%, and it has net margins of 21.8%.

Key information

24.9%

Earnings growth rate

24.4%

EPS growth rate

Software Industry Growth8.2%
Revenue growth rate14.6%
Return on equity10.2%
Net Margin21.8%
Last Earnings Update31 Oct 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Getting In Cheap On The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSE:DSG) Might Be Difficult

Jan 30
Getting In Cheap On The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSE:DSG) Might Be Difficult

Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Descartes Systems Group (TSE:DSG)

Jan 15
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Descartes Systems Group (TSE:DSG)

Is Now The Time To Put Descartes Systems Group (TSE:DSG) On Your Watchlist?

Dec 18
Is Now The Time To Put Descartes Systems Group (TSE:DSG) On Your Watchlist?

A Look At The Fair Value Of The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSE:DSG)

Dec 01
A Look At The Fair Value Of The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSE:DSG)

The Price Is Right For The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSE:DSG)

Oct 04
The Price Is Right For The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSE:DSG)

Is Now The Time To Put Descartes Systems Group (TSE:DSG) On Your Watchlist?

Aug 27
Is Now The Time To Put Descartes Systems Group (TSE:DSG) On Your Watchlist?

A Look At The Fair Value Of The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSE:DSG)

Aug 14
A Look At The Fair Value Of The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSE:DSG)

There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Descartes Systems Group's (TSE:DSG) Returns On Capital

Jun 30
There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Descartes Systems Group's (TSE:DSG) Returns On Capital

Descartes Systems Group (TSE:DSG) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth

May 23
Descartes Systems Group (TSE:DSG) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth

What You Can Learn From The Descartes Systems Group Inc.'s (TSE:DSG) P/E

May 08
What You Can Learn From The Descartes Systems Group Inc.'s (TSE:DSG) P/E

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Descartes Systems Group (TSE:DSG)

Mar 24
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Descartes Systems Group (TSE:DSG)

Estimating The Fair Value Of The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSE:DSG)

Feb 19
Estimating The Fair Value Of The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSE:DSG)

Is It Time To Consider Buying The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSE:DSG)?

Feb 05
Is It Time To Consider Buying The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSE:DSG)?

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Descartes Systems Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

TSX:DSG Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Oct 2463213813592
31 Jul 2460812813188
30 Apr 2458812112786
31 Jan 2457311612684
31 Oct 2355011412281
31 Jul 2352711411777
30 Apr 2350610811274
31 Jan 2348610210670
31 Oct 224739210368
31 Jul 22461919967
30 Apr 22442919464
31 Jan 22425869163
31 Oct 21406848861
31 Jul 21384728358
30 Apr 21364597956
31 Jan 21349527554
31 Oct 20339467454
31 Jul 20335437454
30 Apr 20331417454
31 Jan 20326377554
31 Oct 19313337352
31 Jul 19300327150
30 Apr 19286326949
31 Jan 19275316748
31 Oct 18268306647
31 Jul 18260286446
30 Apr 18250276144
31 Jan 18237275942
31 Oct 17227265539
31 Jul 17216265237
30 Apr 17209255036
31 Jan 17204244836
31 Oct 16199234735
31 Jul 16195224634
30 Apr 16189224533
31 Jan 16185214431
31 Oct 15181194330
31 Jul 15177184229
30 Apr 15174164129
31 Jan 15171154128
31 Oct 14167144027
31 Jul 14163123927
30 Apr 14158103827

Quality Earnings: DSG has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: DSG's current net profit margins (21.8%) are higher than last year (20.7%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: DSG's earnings have grown significantly by 24.9% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: DSG's earnings growth over the past year (21%) is below its 5-year average (24.9% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: DSG earnings growth over the past year (21%) did not outperform the Software industry 23.9%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: DSG's Return on Equity (10.2%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/02/02 12:41
End of Day Share Price 2025/01/31 00:00
Earnings2024/10/31
Annual Earnings2024/01/31

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Analyst Sources

The Descartes Systems Group Inc. is covered by 33 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Ishan MajumdarBaptista Research
Raimo LenschowBarclays
Gabriel LeungBeacon Securities Limited