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About Descartes Systems
Descartes Systems Group provides a software solution that allows users in the shipping industry to communicate with one another. Its core product is the Global Logistics Network, which is best understood as transaction-driven. Descartes charges clients to send/receive messages, data, and documents on the GLN. Customers typically contract for a monthly minimum over a multiyear period. The GLN platform allows Descartes to upsell additional software modules as well, typically provided via a software-as-a-service model.
Ticker
$DSGX
Sector
Software & Cloud Services
Primary listing
Employees
1,356
Headquarters
Waterloo, Canada
Website
DSGX Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$7.1B
49.02
$1.69
0.51
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Price and volume
Market cap
$7.1B
Beta
0.51
52-week high
$124.31
52-week low
$82.42
Average daily volume
618K
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.702
Quick ratio
1.514
Long term debt to equity
0.309
Total debt to equity
0.532
Interest coverage (TTM)
206.04%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
281.612
Gross margin (TTM)
76.06%
Net profit margin (TTM)
21.64%
Operating margin (TTM)
29.10%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
23.83%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$510,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
7.50%
Return on equity (TTM)
10.54%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
49.02
Price to revenue (TTM)
10.361
Price to book
6.65
Price to tangible book (TTM)
63.43
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
30.673
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.26%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
2.701
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
12.68%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
14.17%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
14.13%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
14.49%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
17.19%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
22.04%
What the Analysts think about DSGX
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Descartes Systems stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Descartes posted Q1 FY26 revenues of $168.7 million, up 12% year-over-year, driven by a 14% increase in subscription services revenue, highlighting strong demand for its Global Logistics Network platform.
Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 FY26 rose 12% to $75.1 million, and the adjusted EBITDA margin reached 45%, demonstrating the company’s operational leverage in its SaaS business model.
TD Cowen reiterated a Buy rating on DSGX on October 3, 2025 with a $98.80 price target, suggesting 5.2% potential upside and showing ongoing analyst confidence in Descartes’ growth outlook.
Operating cash flow dropped 16% to $53.6 million in Q1 FY26 from $63.7 million a year ago, raising concerns about cash conversion efficiency as costs increase.
Descartes announced a 7% reduction in its global workforce, incurring $4 million in restructuring charges for Q2 FY26, which points to margin pressures and possible risks to execution.
DSGX shares have fallen 15.2% year-to-date and are trading near their 52-week low of $92.00, reflecting market doubts about the company's near-term growth.
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 10 Nov 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Descartes Systems stock?
Descartes Systems (DSGX) has a market cap of $7.1B as of November 12, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Descartes Systems stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Descartes Systems (DSGX) stock is 49.02 as of November 12, 2025.
Does Descartes Systems stock pay dividends?
No, Descartes Systems (DSGX) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders as of November 12, 2025.
When is the next Descartes Systems dividend payment date?
Descartes Systems (DSGX) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders.
What is the beta indicator for Descartes Systems?
Descartes Systems (DSGX) has a beta rating of 0.51. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.