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Digimarc Corporation (DMRC) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Digimarc Corporation stock (DMRC) is currently trading at $4.36. Digimarc Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.47. Analyst consensus price target for DMRC is $8.00. WallStSmart rates DMRC as Sell.

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DMRC

Digimarc Corporation

NASDAQTECHNOLOGY
$4.36
$0.72 (-14.17%)
52W$4.07
$15.18
Target$8.00+83.5%

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Smart Analysis

Digimarc Corporation (DMRC) · 9 metrics scored

Smart Score

25
out of 100
Grade: F
Avoid
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 market cap and peg ratio. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.

Digimarc Corporation (DMRC) Key Strengths (1)

Avg Score: 8.0/10
Institutional Own.Quality
59.13%8/10

59.13% held by institutions, strong professional interest

Supporting Valuation Data

DMRC Target Price
$8
43% Upside

Digimarc Corporation (DMRC) Areas to Watch (8)

Avg Score: 2.1/10
PEG RatioValuation
N/A0/10

PEG ratio is negative or unavailable

Return on EquityProfitability
-63.60%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Operating MarginProfitability
-11.90%0/10

Losing money on operations

Profit MarginProfitability
-95.30%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Revenue GrowthGrowth
2.90%2/10

Revenue growing slowly at 2.90% annually

Market CapQuality
$118M3/10

Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility

Price/SalesValuation
3.476/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 3.47x sales

Price/BookValuation
2.936/10

Fairly priced relative to book value

Digimarc Corporation (DMRC) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 25/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 1 register as strengths (avg 8.0/10) while 8 fall into concern territory (avg 2.1/10). 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 PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (N/A), Price/Sales (3.47), Price/Book (2.93) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 2.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -63.60%, Operating Margin at -11.90%, Profit Margin at -95.30%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -63.60% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 2.90% 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. PEG Ratio and Return on Equity 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.

DMRC Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

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

DMRC's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.47x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 20.48x (2th percentile). The current valuation is 91% below its historical high of 40.08x set in Jun 2017, and 23% above its historical low of 2.82x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~3.1x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Digimarc Corporation (DMRC) · TECHNOLOGYSOFTWARE - APPLICATION

The Big Picture

Digimarc Corporation is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 34M with 3% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -95.3% profit margin.

Key Findings

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 895,000 in free cash flow and 991,000 in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

Low Leverage

Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11 indicates a conservative balance sheet with 9M in cash.

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -95.3% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

What to Watch Next

Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.76, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.

Sector dynamics: monitor SOFTWARE - APPLICATION industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Digimarc Corporation.

Bottom Line

Digimarc Corporation 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.

Insider Transactions(16 last 3 months)

Total Buys
11
Total Sells
5

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 10:00:59 AM

About Digimarc Corporation(DMRC)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

TECHNOLOGY

Industry

SOFTWARE - APPLICATION

Country

USA

Digimarc Corporation offers automatic identification solutions to commercial and government customers in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon.

Visit Digimarc Corporation (DMRC) Website
8500 SW CREEKSIDE PLACE, BEAVERTON, OR, UNITED STATES, 97008