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DoubleVerify Holdings Inc (DV) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

DoubleVerify Holdings Inc stock (DV) is currently trading at $9.85. DoubleVerify Holdings Inc PE ratio is 33.50. DoubleVerify Holdings Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.18. Analyst consensus price target for DV is $12.86. WallStSmart rates DV as Hold.

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DoubleVerify Holdings Inc

NYSECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
$9.85
$0.03 (-0.30%)
52W$7.64
$16.82
Target$12.86+30.6%

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DV Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · DoubleVerify Holdings Inc (DV)

Margin of Safety
+31.6%
Strong Buy Zone
DV Fair Value
$14.04
Graham Formula
Current Price
$9.85
$4.19 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $14.04
Overvalued
Price $9.85
Graham IV $14.04
Analyst $12.86

DV trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $14.04, offering a 32% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

DoubleVerify Holdings Inc (DV) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Buy
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 peg ratio, price/book, eps growth. Concerns around return on equity. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

DoubleVerify Holdings Inc (DV) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 9.5/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.6510/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

EPS GrowthGrowth
31.10%10/10

Earnings per share surging 31.10% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
104.26%10/10

104.26% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Price/BookValuation
1.448/10

Trading at 1.44x book value, attractively priced

Supporting Valuation Data

EV/Revenue
1.962
Undervalued
DV Target Price
$12.86
26% Upside

DoubleVerify Holdings Inc (DV) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 4.3/10
Return on EquityProfitability
4.57%1/10

Very low returns on shareholder equity

Revenue GrowthGrowth
7.90%4/10

Modest revenue growth at 7.90%

Profit MarginProfitability
6.77%4/10

Thin profit margins with limited profitability

Market CapQuality
$1.63B5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Operating MarginProfitability
18.40%6/10

Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional

Price/SalesValuation
2.186/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 2.18x sales

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
33.5
Expensive
Trailing P/E
33.5
Expensive

DoubleVerify Holdings Inc (DV) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 64/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.5/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 4.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.65), Price/Book (1.44) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 31.10%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (2.18) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 7.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 4.57%, Operating Margin at 18.40%, Profit Margin at 6.77%.

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 4.57% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 7.90% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high 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

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, EPS Growth) and negatives (Return on Equity, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

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.

DV Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

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

DV's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.18x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 9.77x (2th percentile). The current valuation is 92% below its historical high of 28.74x set in Jun 2021, and 0% above its historical low of 2.17x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~3.3x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for DoubleVerify Holdings Inc (DV) · COMMUNICATION SERVICESADVERTISING AGENCIES

The Big Picture

DoubleVerify Holdings Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 748M with 8% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 6.8%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 62M in free cash flow and 73M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

Low Leverage

Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10 indicates a conservative balance sheet with 201M in cash.

Low Return on Equity

ROE of 4.6% suggests the company isn't efficiently converting equity into profits.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can DoubleVerify Holdings Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Sector dynamics: monitor ADVERTISING AGENCIES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact DoubleVerify Holdings Inc.

Bottom Line

DoubleVerify Holdings Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.

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 DoubleVerify Holdings Inc(DV)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

COMMUNICATION SERVICES

Industry

ADVERTISING AGENCIES

Country

USA

DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. provides a software platform for digital media measurement, data, and analysis. The company is headquartered in New York, New York with additional locations at Berlin, Germany; Chicago, Illinois; Merelbeke, Belgium; Helsinki, Finland; London, United Kingdom; Los Angeles and San Francisco, California; Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico; Paris, France; So Paulo, Brazil; Singapore, Singapore; Sydney, Australia; Tel Aviv, Israel; and Tokyo, Japan.

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