DBM operates as a wholesale distributor of building materials and home renovation products, and is now trading at 8.9x times' Forward P/E. In the last five years, growth was solid around 16% (one large acquisition in 2021), DBM recently experienced a revenue decline for the first time in many years; trailing twelve-month revenue declined around -13% compared to FY2022. The balance sheet is leveraged with net debt of $725M, and net debt/EBITDA is around 4.2x. Overall, a very cheap stock, but the leverage profile is still a possible concern, especially for a cyclical downturn (if interest rates and inflation remain challenging). For a cyclical name, we would be more comfortable waiting till the leverage level get down to a more sustainable level. Its small size also adds some risk, and based on consensus earnings are expected to be flat next year.
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