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Ducommun Incorporated (DCO) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Ducommun Incorporated stock (DCO) is currently trading at $123.91. Ducommun Incorporated PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.19. Analyst consensus price target for DCO is $143.60. WallStSmart rates DCO as Sell.

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DCO

Ducommun Incorporated

NYSEINDUSTRIALS
$123.91
$1.18 (0.96%)
52W$51.76
$140.02
Target$143.60+15.9%

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Smart Analysis

Ducommun Incorporated (DCO) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

40
out of 100
Grade: D
Hold
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in institutional own.. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

Ducommun Incorporated (DCO) Key Strengths (1)

Avg Score: 10.0/10
Institutional Own.Quality
93.47%10/10

93.47% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Supporting Valuation Data

EV/Revenue
2.555
Undervalued
DCO Target Price
$143.6
19% Upside

Ducommun Incorporated (DCO) Areas to Watch (9)

Avg Score: 3.4/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-5.05%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Profit MarginProfitability
-4.11%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

PEG RatioValuation
3.342/10

Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium

Operating MarginProfitability
10.30%4/10

Thin operating margins with cost pressures present

Revenue GrowthGrowth
9.40%4/10

Modest revenue growth at 9.40%

EPS GrowthGrowth
6.80%4/10

Modest earnings growth at 6.80%

Market CapQuality
$1.81B5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Price/SalesValuation
2.196/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 2.19x sales

Price/BookValuation
2.736/10

Fairly priced relative to book value

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
26.74
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Ducommun Incorporated (DCO) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 40/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 1 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 9 fall into concern territory (avg 3.4/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own..

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (3.34), Price/Sales (2.19), Price/Book (2.73) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 9.40%, EPS Growth at 6.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -5.05%, Operating Margin at 10.30%, Profit Margin at -4.11%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -5.05% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 9.40% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Profit Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

DCO Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

DCO's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.19x trades 174% above its historical average of 0.8x (96th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 8% below its historical high of 2.39x set in Mar 2026, and 896% above its historical low of 0.22x in May 2012.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Ducommun Incorporated (DCO) · INDUSTRIALSAEROSPACE & DEFENSE

The Big Picture

Ducommun Incorporated is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 825M with 9% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -411.0% profit margin.

Key Findings

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -411.0% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -79M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

Debt management: total debt of 271M is significantly higher than cash (51M). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor AEROSPACE & DEFENSE industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Ducommun Incorporated.

Bottom Line

Ducommun Incorporated is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Ducommun Incorporated(DCO)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

INDUSTRIALS

Industry

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE

Country

USA

Ducommun Incorporated provides engineering and manufacturing products and services primarily to the aerospace and defense, industrial, medical and other industries in the United States. The company is headquartered in Santa Ana, California.

Visit Ducommun Incorporated (DCO) Website
600 ANTON BOULEVARD, COSTA MESA, CA, UNITED STATES, 92626-7100