Dmc Global Inc(BOOM)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
SELL
SELL for 4 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-23.59% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$7.77
11/10/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BOOM

11/10/2026: BOOM (1-star) is a SELL. SELL for 4 days. Simulated Profits (-23.59%). Updated daily EoD!

DMC Global is a diversified industrial technology holding company with a portfolio spanning energy services, architectural building products, and specialty metal cladding. Its strengths lie in proprietary welding technology and a vertically integrated energy services model. The primary growth story revolves around the potential for operational synergies across its disparate business units. However, investors must monitor risks related to the cyclical nature of energy capital spending and commercial construction, alongside execution challenges inherent in an acquisition-heavy model. The company is better suited for investors comfortable with cyclicality and volatility, as it currently lacks a consistent dividend and focuses its capital on internal growth and portfolio development.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company's growth is heavily dependent on successful integration of acquisitions and cyclical energy demand.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is often conditional on positive energy price trends or major project wins, which can be volatile.
Value investorMixed fitValuation depends on the current cycle, making it attractive at certain points in the commodity cycle but risky at others.
Dividend investorWeak fitDMC Global is focused on growth and acquisition capital, not returning cash via dividends.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh exposure to commodity cycles and construction trends makes this stock prone to significant price volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to sharp price swings driven by energy sector trends and economic outlook changes.
Valuation riskMediumInvestor sentiment shifts rapidly between valuing it as an energy play versus an industrial play.
Competition risk (energy services)HighDynaEnergetics competes with global majors like Halliburton and SLB that have massive scale advantages.
Business qualityMediumWhile segments are niche and specialized, the overall company structure is subject to complex management needs.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not rely on this stock for consistent income generation.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccess depends on the company's ability to integrate acquired units and manage diverse operational segments.

Price Behavior

Steady Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Steady Uptrend

The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -83.01%
Avg. Invested days 19
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BOOM receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BOOM has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+88.7%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 6.1%) are partially offset by negative revenue growth (-5.1%), weak profitability (net margin -2.9%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BOOM's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 27.1%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is BOOM's strongest growth driver at +88.7% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, free-cash-flow growth (+26.3%, solid) is also solid, while revenue growth (-5.1%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 75.0% and approximately 88.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 7.17% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Ameriprise Financial Inc 6.48%
Steel Partners Holdings LP 5.39%
HPM Partners LLC 5.25%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.84%
Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC 3.70%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BOOM generates approximately $222 of gross profit, $6 of operating income, and $61 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Weak margins explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -52.95% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
BOOM has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 166.79M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 10
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 10
Volume (30-day avg) 642.8K shares
Beta 1.65
52 Weeks Range 4.69 - 9.79
Updated Date 11/09/2026
52 Weeks Range 4.69 - 9.79
Updated Date 11/09/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.23

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Energy Services (DynaEnergetics)Explosive-based perforating systems used in oil and gas well completions.Revenue is driven by drilling and completion activity, making it sensitive to oil prices.
Architectural Products (Arcadia)Custom aluminum storefronts, windows, and curtain walls for commercial buildings.Revenue tracks the health of the North American commercial construction and renovation market.
Industrial Infrastructure (NobelClad)Explosion-welded clad metal plates for industrial vessels and processing equipment.Revenue is tied to long-term industrial capital projects in chemical and petrochemical sectors.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-27
When After Market
Estimate 0.11
Actual 0.48

Profitability

Profit Margin -1.15%
Operating Margin (TTM) 8.45%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.64%
Return on Equity (TTM) -1.05%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 10.94
Enterprise Value 157.50M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.27
Enterprise Value 157.50M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.27
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.26
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.27
Shares Outstanding 20.54M
Shares Floating 18.18M
Shares Outstanding 20.54M
Shares Floating 18.18M
Percent Insiders 7.17
Percent Institutions 74.96

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

Information icon Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.

EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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