Dropbox, Inc. Fundamental Analysis (NASDAQ: DBX)
Dropbox, Inc. (NASDAQ: DBX) shows weak financial fundamentals with a PE ratio of 18.77, profit margin of 17.49%, and ROE of -23.53%. The company generates $2.9B in annual revenue with weak year-over-year growth of -1.07%.
Key Strengths
Areas of Concern
The stock receives a Fundamental Health Score of 38.4/100 based on profitability, valuation, growth, and balance sheet metrics. The F grade reflects weak fundamentals and significant financial concerns.
Fundamental Health Score
We analyze DBX's fundamental strength across five key dimensions:
Efficiency Score
ExcellentDBX demonstrates superior asset utilization.
Valuation Score
ExcellentDBX trades at attractive valuation levels.
Growth Score
ModerateDBX shows steady but slowing expansion.
Financial Health Score
ExcellentDBX maintains a strong and stable balance sheet.
Profitability Score
ModerateDBX maintains healthy but balanced margins.
Key Financial Metrics
Is DBX Expensive or Cheap?
P/E Ratio
DBX trades at 18.77 times earnings. This indicates a fair valuation.
PEG Ratio
When adjusting for growth, DBX's PEG of 1.95 indicates fair valuation.
Price to Book
The market values Dropbox, Inc. at -3.51 times its book value. This may indicate undervaluation.
EV/EBITDA
Enterprise value stands at 6.70 times EBITDA. This is generally considered low.
How Well Does DBX Make Money?
Net Profit Margin
For every $100 in sales, Dropbox, Inc. keeps $17.49 as profit after all expenses.
Operating Margin
Core operations generate 26.49 in profit for every $100 in revenue, before interest and taxes.
ROE
Management delivers $-23.53 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
ROA
Dropbox, Inc. generates $15.67 in profit for every $100 in assets, demonstrating efficient asset deployment.
Following the Money - Real Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
Dropbox, Inc. generates strong operating cash flow of $1.11B, reflecting robust business health.
Free Cash Flow
Dropbox, Inc. generates strong free cash flow of $1.08B, providing ample flexibility for dividends, buybacks, or growth.
FCF Per Share
Each share generates $4.26 in free cash annually.
FCF Yield
DBX converts 10.98% of its market value into free cash.
Financial Ratios Analysis
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio
Price to earnings ratio
18.77
vs 25 benchmark
PEG Ratio
Price/earnings to growth ratio
1.95
vs 25 benchmark
P/B Ratio
Price to book value ratio
-3.51
vs 25 benchmark
P/S Ratio
Price to sales ratio
3.43
vs 25 benchmark
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
Total debt to shareholders' equity
-1.82
vs 25 benchmark
Current Ratio
Current assets to current liabilities
1.07
vs 25 benchmark
Efficiency Ratios
ROE
Return on equity percentage
-0.24
vs 25 benchmark
ROA
Return on assets percentage
0.16
vs 25 benchmark
ROCE
Return on capital employed
0.41
vs 25 benchmark
How DBX Stacks Against Its Sector Peers
| Metric | DBX Value | Sector Average | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 18.77 | 34.20 | Better (Cheaper) |
| ROE | -23.53% | 715.00% | Weak |
| Net Margin | 17.49% | -3125.00% (disorted) | Strong |
| Debt/Equity | -1.82 | 0.22 | Strong (Low Leverage) |
| Current Ratio | 1.07 | 5.99 | Neutral |
| ROA | 15.67% | 246.00% | Weak |
DBX outperforms its industry in 3 out of 6 key metrics, particularly excelling in Net Margin, but lagging in ROE.
Historical Growth Performance
5-Year Growth Trajectory
This section reviews Dropbox, Inc.'s 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and compares its performance against the typical investment style of its industry.
Revenue CAGR
103.40%
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta
High GrowthEPS CAGR
406.30%
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta
High GrowthFCF CAGR
157.49%
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta
High Growth