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Q: Thoughts on DND? Down over 8% yesterday with no news (or, at least, none that I can find). Perhaps an opportunity to buy?

Thanks

Dave
Asked by David on May 26, 2023
5i Research Answer:

DND is a highly volatile name, trading either up or down a lot on occasion without any significant news (none of note yesterday). Fundamentally, the company is trading at 7.1x Forward P/E. Management is aggressive in repurchasing shares, they cancelled 20% of the share outstanding within the last year. Management is implementing cost-cutting initiatives and DND expects revenue to recover when the real estate market comes back. Having said that, the leverage level is quite high, with the net debt/ EBITDA currently around 8.9x, and growth was mainly through acquisitions, which investors need to monitor as potential risks. Overall, the company is trading at the lower end of historical averages since going public. We would be comfortable adding at this valuation, but being cognizant of leverage and small cap risk.