A multiple compares the market's price with a filed figure; it says what the market pays, not how the business is doing. The market capitalization is the vendor's as of Oct 8, 2026; every other figure is from the SEC filings on this page. Not financial advice.
Newest figures come from the 40-F for FY2026, filed Mar 11, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the DSGX SEC filings page.
Descartes Systems Group Inc (DSGX) reported $729.0M in revenue for fiscal year 2026, up 12.0% from the prior fiscal year. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Descartes turns reported earnings into cash, expands operating margins, and directs growth toward goodwill rather than heavy physical reinvestment.
Between FY2024 and FY2026, cash conversion stayed favorable: operating cash flow reached$266M against net income of$164M . Free cash flow was$261M while capital spending was only$5.7M , pointing to a capital-light core whose accounting earnings are translating into cash rather than being absorbed by routine reinvestment.
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Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2026. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Descartes Systems Group Inc's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Descartes Systems Group Inc has an operating margin of 28.8%, meaning the company retains $29 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This strong profitability earns a score of 94/100, reflecting efficient cost management and pricing power. This is up from 27.8% the prior year.
Descartes Systems Group Inc's revenue grew 12.0% year-over-year to $729.0M, a solid pace of expansion. This earns a growth score of 71/100.
Descartes Systems Group Inc carries a low D/E ratio of 0.17, meaning only $0.17 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 77/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.
Descartes Systems Group Inc's current ratio of 2.16 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 63/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.
Descartes Systems Group Inc converts 35.7% of revenue into free cash flow ($260.5M). This strong cash generation earns a score of 96/100.
Descartes Systems Group Inc earns a strong 10.1% return on equity (ROE), meaning it generates $10 of profit for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This efficient capital use earns a returns score of 80/100. This is down from 10.3% the prior year.
Descartes Systems Group Inc scores 16.15, well above the 2.99 safe threshold. The score is driven primarily by a large market capitalization ($6.8B) relative to total liabilities ($276.8M). This indicates low bankruptcy risk based on profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
Descartes Systems Group Inc passes 5 of 8 computable financial strength tests (1 of the nine could not be computed from available data). 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, 1 of 2 leverage/liquidity signals pass, 1 of 2 efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Descartes Systems Group Inc generates $1.63 in operating cash flow ($266.2M OCF vs $163.8M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Descartes Systems Group Inc earns $217.14 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($210.0M vs $967K). This wide margin provides strong safety for debt servicing, even if earnings decline temporarily.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
None of these metrics is reported for Q4 2026.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Descartes Systems Group Inc held $356.5M in cash as of Q4 2026; long-term debt is not reported for that period.
Not reported for Q4 2026.
Not reported for Q4 2026.
Margins & Returns
None of these metrics is reported for Q4 2026.
Capital Allocation
None of these metrics is reported for Q4 2026.
DSGX Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q4'2640-F | Q2'2610-Q | Q4'2540-F | Q2'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q2'2410-Q | Q4'2310-K | Q2'2310-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | N/A | $179.8M+10.0% | N/A | $163.4M+14.0% | N/A | $143.4M+16.6% | N/A | $123.0M+17.6% |
| Cost of Revenue | N/A | $41.6M+2.6% | N/A | $40.5M+15.9% | N/A | $35.0M+20.9% | N/A | $28.9M+13.5% |
| Gross Profit | N/A | $138.2M+12.5% | N/A | $122.9M+13.3% | N/A | $108.4M+15.2% | N/A | $94.1M+19.0% |
| R&D Expenses | N/A | $26.8M+11.9% | N/A | $23.9M+10.0% | N/A | $21.7M+19.7% | N/A | $18.2M+17.3% |
| SG&A Expenses | N/A | $17.1M+3.8% | N/A | $16.5M+13.2% | N/A | $14.6M+14.9% | N/A | $12.7M+17.0% |
| Operating Income | N/A | $48.2M+5.1% | N/A | $45.8M+24.5% | N/A | $36.8M+16.7% | N/A | $31.5M+20.8% |
| EBITDA | N/A | $70.2M+8.6% | N/A | $64.7M+20.4% | N/A | $53.7M+9.7% | N/A | $48.9M+15.6% |
| Interest Expense | N/A | $243K0.0% | N/A | $243K-28.5% | N/A | $340K+19.7% | N/A | $284K+4.4% |
| Income Tax | N/A | $11.5M-15.9% | N/A | $13.6M+31.3% | N/A | $10.4M+17.7% | N/A | $8.8M+222.9% |
| Net Income | N/A | $38.0M+9.6% | N/A | $34.7M+23.3% | N/A | $28.1M+22.8% | N/A | $22.9M-1.2% |
| EPS (Basic) | N/A | $0.44+7.3% | N/A | $0.41+24.2% | N/A | $0.33+22.2% | N/A | $0.270.0% |
| EPS (Diluted) | N/A | $0.43+7.5% | N/A | $0.40+25.0% | N/A | $0.32+18.5% | N/A | $0.270.0% |
| Diluted Shares (Avg) | N/A | 88M+0.4% | N/A | 87M+0.5% | N/A | 87M+0.5% | N/A | 86M+0.2% |
DSGX Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q4'2640-F | Q2'2610-Q | Q4'2540-F | Q2'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q2'2410-Q | Q4'2310-K | Q2'2310-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1.9B+15.1% | $1.8B+12.2% | $1.6B+11.7% | $1.6B+10.5% | $1.5B+12.0% | $1.4B+13.6% | $1.3B+11.0% | $1.2B |
| Current Assets | $482.1M+36.7% | $360.7M-1.2% | $352.6M-15.7% | $365.2M+12.6% | $418.2M+16.6% | $324.2M+19.7% | $358.7M+22.8% | $270.8M |
| Cash & Equivalents | $356.5M+51.0% | $240.6M-4.8% | $236.1M-26.4% | $252.7M+11.1% | $321.0M+16.1% | $227.4M+20.3% | $276.4M+29.5% | $189.0M |
| Short-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Inventory | $101K-85.9% | $534K | $715K+102.5% | N/A | $353K-53.5% | $970K+19.2% | $759K-12.6% | $814K |
| Accounts Receivable | $64.8M+20.1% | $61.3M+6.7% | $54.0M+4.6% | $57.5M+2.3% | $51.6M+14.2% | $56.2M+15.0% | $45.2M+8.3% | $48.9M |
| Long-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Goodwill | $1.0B+10.9% | $992.5M+16.8% | $924.8M+21.6% | $850.0M+11.1% | $760.4M0.0% | $765.1M+13.9% | $760.4M+24.9% | $671.8M |
| Total Liabilities | $276.8M+5.5% | $256.1M+1.0% | $262.4M+11.1% | $253.7M+4.7% | $236.3M+9.0% | $242.3M+16.3% | $216.7M+16.7% | $208.3M |
| Current Liabilities | $223.2M+2.9% | $211.9M+4.0% | $217.0M+6.6% | $203.7M0.0% | $203.6M+20.1% | $203.8M+30.8% | $169.6M+27.1% | $155.9M |
| Non-Current Liabilities | $53.5M+18.0% | $44.2M-11.4% | $45.4M+39.0% | $49.9M+29.6% | $32.6M-30.7% | $38.5M-26.6% | $47.1M-9.8% | $52.4M |
| Total Equity | $1.6B+16.9% | $1.5B+14.3% | $1.4B+11.9% | $1.3B+11.8% | $1.2B+12.6% | $1.2B+13.0% | $1.1B+10.0% | $1.0B+7.9% |
| Retained Earnings | $527.0M+44.8% | $438.3M+51.1% | $364.0M+64.9% | $290.1M+78.7% | $220.8M+110.5% | $162.3M+233.8% | $104.8M+3914.1% | $48.6M |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Long-Term Debt.
DSGX Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q4'2640-F | Q2'2610-Q | Q4'2540-F | Q2'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q2'2410-Q | Q4'2310-K | Q2'2310-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | N/A | $63.3M+82.7% | N/A | $34.7M-33.4% | N/A | $52.0M+12.1% | N/A | $46.4M+0.1% |
| Depreciation & Amortization | N/A | $22.0M+17.0% | N/A | $18.8M+11.6% | N/A | $16.8M-3.1% | N/A | $17.4M+7.3% |
| Stock-Based Compensation | N/A | $4.5M-19.2% | N/A | $5.5M+23.7% | N/A | $4.5M+19.1% | N/A | $3.7M+23.9% |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $1.2M-21.3% | N/A | $1.6M-27.7% | N/A | $2.2M+22.1% | N/A | $1.8M+89.8% |
| Free Cash Flow | N/A | $62.1M+87.7% | N/A | $33.1M-33.6% | N/A | $49.8M+11.7% | N/A | $44.6M-1.8% |
| Investing Cash Flow | N/A | -$3.5M+77.0% | N/A | -$15.3M-602.7% | N/A | -$2.2M+96.5% | N/A | -$62.9M-13.6% |
| Financing Cash Flow | N/A | $3.6M+161.2% | N/A | -$5.9M-3.2% | N/A | -$5.8M-12.7% | N/A | -$5.1M-2241.3% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Dividends Paid, Share Buybacks.
DSGX Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q4'2640-F | Q2'2610-Q | Q4'2540-F | Q2'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q2'2410-Q | Q4'2310-K | Q2'2310-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | N/A | 76.9%+1.7pp | N/A | 75.2%-0.4pp | N/A | 75.6%-0.9pp | N/A | 76.5%+0.9pp |
| Operating Margin | N/A | 26.8%-1.3pp | N/A | 28.1%+2.4pp | N/A | 25.7%0.0pp | N/A | 25.7%+0.7pp |
| Net Margin | N/A | 21.1%-0.1pp | N/A | 21.2%+1.6pp | N/A | 19.6%+1.0pp | N/A | 18.6%-3.5pp |
| Return on Equity | N/A | 2.5%-0.1pp | N/A | 2.6%+0.2pp | N/A | 2.4%+0.2pp | N/A | 2.2%-0.2pp |
| Return on Assets | N/A | 2.2%-0.1pp | N/A | 2.2%+0.2pp | N/A | 2.0%+0.2pp | N/A | 1.8% |
| Current Ratio | 2.16+0.5x | 1.70-0.1x | 1.62-0.4x | 1.79+0.2x | 2.05-0.1x | 1.59-0.1x | 2.11-0.1x | 1.74 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.170.0x | 0.170.0x | 0.190.0x | 0.190.0x | 0.190.0x | 0.210.0x | 0.200.0x | 0.20 |
| Asset Turnover | N/A | 0.100.0x | N/A | 0.100.0x | N/A | 0.100.0x | N/A | 0.10 |
| FCF Margin | N/A | 34.5%+14.3pp | N/A | 20.2%-14.5pp | N/A | 34.8%-1.5pp | N/A | 36.3%-7.2pp |
Similar Companies
Newest fiscal year on record for each company. The health score is the peer-relative Financial Health Score for that year; a dash means no score is published for it.
| Company | Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Net margin | Market cap | Health score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Descartes Systems Group Inc DSGX | FY2026 | $729.0M | $163.8M | 22.5% | $6.8B | 80/100 |
| Pegasystems Inc PEGA | FY2025 | $1.7B | $393.4M | 22.5% | $5.6B | 60/100 |
| Paylocity Holding Corporation PCTY | FY2026 | $1.8B | $269.7M | 15.2% | $7.9B | 75/100 |
| NICE Ltd NICE | FY2025 | $2.9B | $612.1M | 20.8% | $6.8B | 72/100 |
| monday.com Ltd. MNDY | FY2025 | $1.2B | $118.7M | 9.6% | $3.5B | 62/100 |
Where Descartes Systems Group Inc Ranks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Descartes Systems Group Inc's annual revenue?
Descartes Systems Group Inc (DSGX) reported $729.0M in total revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a 12.0% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Descartes Systems Group Inc's revenue growing?
Descartes Systems Group Inc (DSGX) revenue grew by 12.0% year-over-year, from $651.0M to $729.0M in fiscal year 2026.
Is Descartes Systems Group Inc profitable?
Yes, Descartes Systems Group Inc (DSGX) reported a net income of $163.8M in fiscal year 2026, with a net profit margin of 22.5%.
What is Descartes Systems Group Inc's EBITDA?
Descartes Systems Group Inc (DSGX) had EBITDA of $297.1M in fiscal year 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
What is Descartes Systems Group Inc's gross margin?
Descartes Systems Group Inc (DSGX) had a gross margin of 77.1% in fiscal year 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Descartes Systems Group Inc's operating margin?
Descartes Systems Group Inc (DSGX) had an operating margin of 28.8% in fiscal year 2026, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Descartes Systems Group Inc's net profit margin?
Descartes Systems Group Inc (DSGX) had a net profit margin of 22.5% in fiscal year 2026, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is Descartes Systems Group Inc's return on equity (ROE)?
Descartes Systems Group Inc (DSGX) has a return on equity of 10.1% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Descartes Systems Group Inc's free cash flow?
Descartes Systems Group Inc (DSGX) generated $260.5M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2026. This represents a 22.6% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Descartes Systems Group Inc's operating cash flow?
Descartes Systems Group Inc (DSGX) generated $266.2M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2026, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Descartes Systems Group Inc's total assets?
Descartes Systems Group Inc (DSGX) had $1.9B in total assets as of fiscal year 2026, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Descartes Systems Group Inc's capital expenditures?
Descartes Systems Group Inc (DSGX) invested $5.7M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
How much does Descartes Systems Group Inc spend on research and development?
Descartes Systems Group Inc (DSGX) invested $105.3M in research and development during fiscal year 2026.
What is Descartes Systems Group Inc's current ratio?
Descartes Systems Group Inc (DSGX) had a current ratio of 2.16 as of fiscal year 2026, which is generally considered healthy.
What is Descartes Systems Group Inc's debt-to-equity ratio?
Descartes Systems Group Inc (DSGX) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17 as of fiscal year 2026, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Descartes Systems Group Inc's return on assets (ROA)?
Descartes Systems Group Inc (DSGX) had a return on assets of 8.6% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Descartes Systems Group Inc's P/E ratio?
Descartes Systems Group Inc (DSGX) trades at 41.8x earnings, its market capitalization divided by net income of $163.8M net income, FY2026. The market capitalization is $6.8B as of Oct 8, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Descartes Systems Group Inc's price-to-sales ratio?
Descartes Systems Group Inc (DSGX) trades at 9.4x sales, its market capitalization divided by revenue of $729.0M revenue, FY2026. The market capitalization is $6.8B as of Oct 8, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Descartes Systems Group Inc's Altman Z-Score?
Descartes Systems Group Inc (DSGX) has an Altman Z-Score of 16.15, placing it in the Safe Zone (low bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Descartes Systems Group Inc's Piotroski F-Score?
Descartes Systems Group Inc (DSGX) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 out of 8 computable signals; 1 of the nine could not be computed from available data, so the full-scale strength rating is not shown. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Descartes Systems Group Inc's earnings high quality?
Descartes Systems Group Inc (DSGX) has an earnings quality ratio of 1.63x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Descartes Systems Group Inc cover its interest payments?
Descartes Systems Group Inc (DSGX) has an interest coverage ratio of 217.14x, meaning it can comfortably cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Descartes Systems Group Inc?
Descartes Systems Group Inc (DSGX) scores 80 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating strong standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.