DLH Holdings Corp. (DLHC)
Valuation Overview•Is DLH Holdings Corp. Overvalued or Undervalued?
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Poor quality — fundamental deterioration
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | EPS | Rev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2'26Latest | $-0.16 | $-0.17 | -6.3% | ||
| Q1'26 | $-0.07 | $-0.09 | -28.6% | ||
| Q4'25 | $0.02 | $-0.06 | -400.0% | ||
| Q3'25 | $0.02 | $0.02 | +0.0% | ||
| Q2'25 | $0.07 | $0.06 | -14.3% | ||
| Q1'25 | $0.07 | $0.08 | +14.3% | ||
| Q4'24 | $0.11 | $0.16 | +45.5% | ||
| Q3'24 | $0.14 | $0.08 | -42.9% |
Total return, benchmark alpha, and annual history in one section.
3Y, 5Y, and 10Y use CAGR when available.
| Period | Return | vs S&P | Dividends |
|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | +2.7% | -4.4% | — |
| 1Y | +41.5% | +11.1% | — |
| 3YCAGR | -17.6% | -38.6% | — |
| 5YCAGR | -10.9% | -22.6% | — |
| 10YCAGR | +2.2% | -11.5% | — |
Year-by-year total return versus SPY, including dividend contribution.
| Year | Stock Return | SPY Return | Alpha | Dividends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +7.5% | +0.4% | +7.1% | — |
| 2025 | -27.5% | +16.6% | -44.1% | — |
| 2024Worst | -48.5% | +24.0% | -72.5% | — |
| 2023 | +38.6% | +24.8% | +13.8% | — |
| 2022 | -38.8% | -19.9% | -18.9% | — |
| 2021Best | +123.8% | +28.8% | +95.0% | — |
| 2020 | +107.1% | +15.1% | +92.0% | — |
| 2019 | -24.5% | +28.7% | -53.2% | — |
Based on our multi-model analysis of DLH Holdings Corp. (DLHC) at $5.73: Fundamental quality score: 23/100 (below average). This is a quantitative summary combining DCF intrinsic value, peer-based relative valuation, quality scoring, and analyst consensus — not a buy/sell recommendation. Always consult a qualified financial advisor before investing.
Fair value data is not yet available for DLHC.
DLH Holdings Corp.'s financial health as measured by our composite scoring: Overall quality score: 23/100. Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 (moderate). Altman Z-Score: 1.0 (distress zone — elevated risk). Return on invested capital: 4.7%. Cash conversion (OCF/NI): 17.05x (earnings are cash-backed). The quality score blends profitability (ROIC, ROE, margins), solvency (leverage, coverage, Z-Score), and growth trajectory into a single 0–100 framework updated end-of-day.
DLH Holdings Corp.'s performance profile: 1-year total return: +41.5%. 1-year alpha vs S&P 500: +11.1% (outperforming the benchmark). 5-year CAGR: -10.9%. Maximum drawdown (1Y): -16.4%. Relative Strength rating: 48/99 (weak momentum). Beta: 0.82 (similar volatility to the market). Total returns include reinvested dividends. Alpha is calculated against the S&P 500 Total Return Index over matching periods.
DLH Holdings Corp. does not currently pay a dividend or conduct significant share buybacks. The company is retaining capital for reinvestment.
Wall Street's outlook on DLH Holdings Corp.: Earnings beat rate: 42%. Analyst estimates are blended into our proprietary model with weight based on coverage depth and historical accuracy. We track estimate revisions, beat rates, and grade changes daily.
Key risks identified for DLH Holdings Corp.: Solvency risk: Altman Z-Score (1.0) is in the distress zone, indicating elevated bankruptcy risk. Note: This model does not capture regulatory changes, management decisions, competitive disruption, or geopolitical events. Macro and qualitative risks remain material and should be assessed independently.
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