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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
$8.8B
60.69
$1.69
0.51
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Price and volume
Market cap
$8.8B
Beta
0.51
52-week high
$124.31
52-week low
$92.00
Average daily volume
497K
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)
60.689
Price to revenue (TTM)
12.827
Price to book
8.09
Price to tangible book (TTM)
77.15
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
37.975
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
2.63%
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
Revenues climbed to $168.7 million in Q1 FY26, an increase of 12% year-over-year, driven by strong demand for Descartes’ SaaS-based Global Logistics Network solutions (GlobeNewswire)
On March 25, 2025, Descartes acquired 3GTMS for approximately $112.7 million, expanding its North American transportation management presence and carrier network, strengthening its TMS suite (Descartes)
Descartes was recognized as the top provider of cloud-based TMS and fleet management solutions in ARC Advisory Group’s 2024–2029 global market report, highlighting its industry leadership (Descartes)
Cash provided by operating activities dropped to $53.6 million in Q1 FY26, a decline of 16% year-over-year from $63.7 million and 12% quarter-over-quarter from $60.7 million. This reflects volatility due to significant outflows related to acquisitions (GlobeNewswire)
Operating income fell sequentially to $46.2 million in Q1 FY26 from $47.1 million in Q4 FY25, indicating possible margin pressure from higher integration and operating costs (GlobeNewswire)
The company plans a cost reduction initiative that includes a 7% reduction in its workforce and roughly $4 million in restructuring charges for Q2 FY26, introducing execution risks and near-term expense burdens (GlobeNewswire)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Sept 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Descartes Systems stock?
Descartes Systems (DSGX) has a market cap of $8.8B as of September 16, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Descartes Systems stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Descartes Systems (DSGX) stock is 60.69 as of September 16, 2025.
Does Descartes Systems stock pay dividends?
No, Descartes Systems (DSGX) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders as of September 16, 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.