Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 13.3x · EV/EBITDA 5.9x · ROE 12.6%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.1B | $1.0B | $1.0B | $940M | $735M | $1.4B | $1.2B | $2.1B | $1.8B | $3.7B | $3.5B |
| Enterprise Value | $2.3B | $2.3B | $2.5B | $2.5B | $2.4B | $3.1B | $2.0B | $3.0B | $2.7B | $4.4B | $4.2B |
| P/E Ratio → | 13.27 | 12.41 | 19.14 | 36.36 | 11.32 | 22.14 | 139.05 | — | 11.58 | 16.28 | 15.40 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.51 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.43 | 0.33 | 0.68 | 0.69 | 1.07 | 0.90 | 1.89 | 1.90 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.59 | 1.49 | 1.63 | 1.56 | 1.22 | 2.39 | 2.40 | 3.76 | 1.96 | 3.66 | 3.98 |
| P/FCF | 6.24 | 5.80 | 10.11 | 9.63 | 8.46 | 13.52 | 7.94 | 9.76 | 6.52 | 12.78 | 12.87 |
| P/OCF | 4.04 | 3.75 | 5.20 | 4.74 | 3.84 | 6.52 | 5.66 | 7.49 | 5.32 | 10.99 | 10.99 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.06 | 1.20 | 1.16 | 1.07 | 1.53 | 1.11 | 1.50 | 1.33 | 2.22 | 2.27 |
| EV / EBITDA | 5.88 | 5.69 | 7.10 | 7.67 | 7.02 | 10.62 | 13.12 | — | 7.17 | 9.63 | 9.11 |
| EV / EBIT | 9.02 | 9.35 | 12.72 | 15.31 | 13.43 | 20.68 | 39.79 | — | 11.09 | 13.07 | 11.56 |
| EV / FCF | — | 12.86 | 25.43 | 25.95 | 27.63 | 30.37 | 12.82 | 13.65 | 9.59 | 15.02 | 15.37 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 53.1% | 53.1% | 53.1% | 53.0% | 53.9% | 56.3% | 59.2% | 59.5% | 60.4% | 62.2% | 63.9% |
| Operating Margin | 12.1% | 12.1% | 9.1% | 7.3% | 7.6% | 7.0% | 2.3% | -9.4% | 12.0% | 16.8% | 19.9% |
| Net Profit Margin | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.3% | -11.1% | 7.8% | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 12.6% | 12.6% | 8.6% | 4.3% | 11.1% | 11.5% | 1.0% | -30.0% | 16.1% | 24.3% | 28.2% |
| ROA | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.3% | -10.5% | 6.9% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| ROIC | 9.5% | 9.5% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 6.0% | 2.3% | -8.8% | 10.5% | 15.4% | 19.2% |
| ROCE | 11.7% | 11.7% | 8.6% | 7.0% | 7.2% | 7.4% | 2.7% | -10.9% | 12.9% | 18.7% | 25.8% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 2.26 | 2.26 | 2.52 | 2.75 | 2.82 | 3.05 | 1.71 | 1.63 | 0.99 | 0.70 | 0.86 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.91 | 3.91 | 4.37 | 5.04 | 4.99 | 6.03 | 5.81 | — | 2.46 | 1.56 | 1.65 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.81 | 2.46 | 2.64 | 2.76 | 2.98 | 1.47 | 1.50 | 0.92 | 0.64 | 0.77 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.12 | 3.12 | 4.28 | 4.82 | 4.87 | 5.89 | 4.99 | — | 2.30 | 1.43 | 1.48 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 7.06 | 15.32 | 16.32 | 19.17 | 16.85 | 4.88 | 3.89 | 3.08 | 2.23 | 2.50 |
| Interest Coverage | 1.98 | 1.98 | 1.62 | 1.32 | 1.89 | 2.69 | 2.16 | -5.22 | 8.85 | 15.62 | 16.26 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | 1.04 | 0.98 | 0.93 | 0.94 | 0.91 | 1.23 | 1.16 | 1.18 | 0.92 | 0.96 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 | 0.98 | 0.92 | 0.88 | 0.87 | 0.86 | 1.13 | 1.06 | 1.05 | 0.82 | 0.86 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.05 | 0.09 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.30 | 0.18 | 0.16 | 0.14 | 0.18 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.74 | 0.75 | 0.71 | 0.73 | 0.66 | 0.97 | 1.03 | 0.87 | 0.89 | 0.85 |
| Inventory Turnover | 29.89 | 29.89 | 27.35 | 24.46 | 19.75 | 25.32 | 18.21 | 20.36 | 17.05 | 17.56 | 16.61 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 37.66 | 34.55 | 36.15 | 40.02 | 76.94 | 36.60 | 35.65 | 37.33 | 30.87 | 30.13 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 5.7% | 7.2% | 3.8% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Payout Ratio | 67.2% | 67.2% | 102.6% | 204.2% | 80.5% | 82.5% | 967.7% | — | 36.3% | 25.2% | 25.6% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 7.5% | 8.1% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 8.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | — | 8.6% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| FCF Yield | 16.0% | 17.3% | 9.9% | 10.4% | 11.8% | 7.4% | 12.6% | 10.2% | 15.3% | 7.8% | 7.8% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 5.5% | 11.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 5.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 5.7% | 7.2% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 7.9% | 14.2% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $46M | $45M | $44M | $43M | $43M | $42M | $43M | $47M | $48M | $49M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DLX stock.
Deluxe Corporation's current P/E ratio is 13.3x. The historical average is 20.7x. This places it at the 55th percentile of its historical range.
Deluxe Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 5.9x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 7.2x.
Deluxe Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 12.6%. The historical average is 61.4%.
Based on historical data, Deluxe Corporation is trading at a P/E of 13.3x. This is at the 55th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Deluxe Corporation's current dividend yield is 5.08% with a payout ratio of 67.2%.
Deluxe Corporation has 53.1% gross margin and 12.1% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Deluxe Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.9x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Thin net margin cushion
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Deep Value with Fintech Optionality
DLX trades at 13.5x trailing earnings and 6.4x forward earnings, with a PEG of 0.25, suggesting the market prices in minimal growth despite the Payments and Data segments now representing 52% of revenue, per recent filings.
The forward P/E of 6.42 implies the market expects earnings to nearly double from current levels, which appears aggressive unless the mix shift toward higher-margin digital services accelerates. The EV/EBITDA of 5.92 is below the peer average, but this discount likely reflects skepticism about the sustainability of the legacy check business. Investors should monitor whether the market re-rates DLX closer to fintech peers as the Payments segment scales, or if the conglomerate discount persists.
Margin Stability Masks Mix Shift
Gross margin has held near 52-54% for ten quarters, but operating margin fluctuated between 7.9% and 14.6%, with 2026Q2 at 11.2%, indicating that SG&A overhead continues to cap profitability, as reported in financial statements.
The stability in gross margin suggests pricing power in the legacy check business, but the lack of operating leverage is concerning given the high fixed-cost structure. Net margin of 3.8% in 2026Q2 leaves little room for error, and any revenue decline could push the company to a loss. The reported figures indicate that the shift toward Payments and Data, which carry lower marginal costs, has not yet translated into sustained margin expansion, warranting close monitoring of segment-level profitability.
Subdued Returns on Invested Capital
ROIC has remained below 3% for the past ten quarters, with 2026Q2 at 2.0%, while ROE averaged around 3%, indicating that the company is not compounding returns on its capital base, based on reported figures.
The low ROIC suggests that the acquisition of First American Payment Systems and other investments have not yet generated returns above the cost of capital. The improvement in ROE from 1.8% in 2024Q1 to 5.2% in 2026Q1 is encouraging, but the 2026Q2 dip to 2.7% highlights volatility. The company's ability to generate higher returns will depend on the successful integration of its Payments and Cloud segments, which currently contribute to revenue but not proportionally to profits.
Working Capital Efficiency Improves
The cash conversion cycle turned negative, reaching -10 days in 2026Q2, driven by DPO of 59 days versus DSO of 35 days, indicating DLX is using supplier financing to fund operations, as per the latest data.
The negative CCC is a positive sign, as it means DLX collects cash from customers before paying suppliers, reducing the need for working capital financing. However, the improvement is partly due to extended payment terms, which may strain supplier relationships. Asset turnover has remained flat at 0.20, reflecting the asset-heavy nature of the legacy check business, but the shift to digital services could improve this metric over time.
Leverage Easing but Still Elevated
Debt-to-equity improved from 2.68 in 2024Q1 to 2.07 in 2026Q2, but interest coverage remains thin at 1.90x, indicating that debt service consumes a significant portion of operating income, based on reported figures.
The deleveraging trend is positive, but the absolute level of debt remains high at $1.5B, and the interest coverage ratio of 1.90x in 2026Q2 suggests limited cushion for earnings shocks. The D/EBITDA ratio of 15.93 is elevated, though it has improved from 18.95 in 2024Q1. Investors should monitor whether the company can continue to reduce leverage while maintaining its dividend, which consumes a significant portion of free cash flow.
Liquidity Buffer Remains Thin
The current ratio improved to 1.20 in 2026Q2 from 0.97 a year earlier, but cash of $34.9M is minimal relative to total debt of $1.5B, indicating a tight liquidity position, as per the balance sheet.
The improvement in the current ratio is modest, and the quick ratio of 1.08 suggests that inventory is not a major liquidity concern. However, the company's ability to withstand a severe downturn is limited given the thin cash balance and high debt load. The negative working capital cycle provides some relief, but a sudden drop in revenue could strain liquidity, especially if the company faces debt covenant constraints.
Trading at a Discount to Peers
DLX's P/E of 13.47 is below QUAD's 18.17 and ENVA's 22.62, and its EV/EBITDA of 5.92 is lower than all peers, reflecting a valuation discount that may be unwarranted given its mix shift, based on peer data.
The discount to peers is partly explained by DLX's lower ROE and ROIC compared to QUAD and ENVA, but it also reflects the market's skepticism about the legacy check business. The company's net margin of 3.8% is higher than QUAD's 1.1% but lower than ENVA's 9.8%, indicating that DLX is not yet achieving the profitability of its fintech peers. If the Payments segment continues to grow, the valuation gap may narrow, but this is not guaranteed.
Misapplied P/E Ratio
The trailing P/E of 13.47 is misleading for DLX because reported earnings are depressed by non-cash amortization from acquisitions, understating the company's cash-generative capacity, as evidenced by cumulative OCF of $651.5M versus net income of $199.0M.
Investors should use EV/EBITDA or P/FCF instead of P/E when valuing DLX, as the P/E ratio fails to account for the significant non-cash charges that reduce reported earnings. The P/FCF of 6.33 is more attractive and better reflects the company's ability to generate cash. Additionally, the forward P/E of 6.42 may overstate the earnings growth potential if the mix shift does not translate into margin expansion. A more appropriate valuation metric would be EV/EBIT or EV/EBITDA, which normalizes for capital structure and non-cash items.