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Ducommun Incorporated (DCO)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/03/2025: DCO (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
5 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $85.6
1 Year Target Price $85.6
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 20.24% | Avg. Invested days 39 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/03/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.26B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 36.44 | 1Y Target Price 85.6 |
Price to earnings Ratio 36.44 | 1Y Target Price 85.6 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 5 | Beta 1.33 | 52 Weeks Range 51.76 - 86.64 | Updated Date 07/5/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 51.76 - 86.64 | Updated Date 07/5/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.33 |
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 - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 4.45% | Operating Margin (TTM) 8.76% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.65% | Return on Equity (TTM) 5.25% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 36.44 | Forward PE 24.75 | Enterprise Value 1502781667 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.6 |
Enterprise Value 1502781667 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.6 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.9 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.73 | Shares Outstanding 14877700 | Shares Floating 13672205 |
Shares Outstanding 14877700 | Shares Floating 13672205 | ||
Percent Insiders 8.2 | Percent Institutions 89.55 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Ducommun Incorporated
Company Overview
History and Background
Ducommun Incorporated was founded in 1849 as a hardware store. It evolved into a leading global provider of engineering and manufacturing services, primarily for the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Key milestones include expansion into aerospace in the mid-20th century and strategic acquisitions to enhance capabilities.
Core Business Areas
- Electronic Systems: Provides complex electronic, electromechanical, and interconnect solutions for mission-critical applications. This segment includes manufacturing circuit board assemblies, cable assemblies, and box builds.
- Structural Systems: Manufactures structural components and assemblies for aerospace and defense platforms, including complex composite and metal bonded structures.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team is headed by the CEO. The organizational structure includes functional departments such as finance, operations, sales, and engineering, reporting to the executive leadership.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Circuit Board Assemblies: Ducommun manufactures complex circuit board assemblies for aerospace and defense applications. Market share data is difficult to specify exactly but they hold a significant position in the market. Competitors include TT Electronics, Sparton and Benchmark Electronics.
- Aerospace Structural Components: These include wing panels, fuselage sections, and other critical structural parts for aircraft. Market share data is difficult to specify exactly but they hold a significant position in the market. Competitors include Spirit Aerosystems, Triumph Group.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The aerospace and defense industries are experiencing growth driven by increased demand for air travel, defense spending, and technological advancements. The industrial sector is also growing with the move to electrification and automation.
Positioning
Ducommun is a well-established player with a reputation for high-quality manufacturing and engineering services. Their competitive advantage lies in their vertically integrated capabilities and long-standing relationships with key customers. Their competitive advantage includes reliability, brand name recognition and reputation.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
Estimated TAM for engineered products and services in Aerospace, Defense and Industrial sectors is roughly 500 Billion USD. Ducommun is positioned to grow but their market share is relatively small.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong customer relationships
- Vertically integrated capabilities
- Reputation for high-quality products and services
- Experienced management team
- Focus on niche markets within aerospace and defense
Weaknesses
- Customer concentration risk
- Exposure to cyclical industries
- Potential supply chain disruptions
- Limited brand recognition outside of specific industries
- Relatively small market share compared to larger competitors
Opportunities
- Expanding into new aerospace and defense programs
- Acquiring complementary businesses
- Increasing market share in existing markets
- Leveraging technological advancements to improve efficiency
- Geographic expansion into emerging markets
Threats
- Economic downturns impacting aerospace and defense spending
- Increased competition from lower-cost providers
- Technological obsolescence
- Regulatory changes
- Geopolitical instability
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SPR
- TXT
- HEI
Competitive Landscape
Ducommun competes with larger aerospace and defense companies. Its advantage lies in its specialized capabilities and focus on niche markets. Its disadvantages lies in the overall market cap, and customer diversification.
Major Acquisitions
TTM Technologies
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 293
- Strategic Rationale: The acquisition of TTM Technologiesu2019 printed circuit board assembly operations expanded Ducommun's capabilities in providing value-added solutions for its customers.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Ducommun has experienced moderate growth in recent years, driven by organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest continued growth in revenue and earnings, supported by favorable industry trends and the company's strategic initiatives.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in new technologies, expansion into new markets, and strategic acquisitions.
Summary
Ducommun Incorporated is a reputable provider of manufacturing and engineering services to the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Their strong customer relationships, vertically integrated capabilities, and experienced management team are assets. Risks include customer concentration, industry cycles, and smaller market share compared to competitors. Strategic initiatives and investments into new technologies should aid growth.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (SEC)
- Analyst Reports (Yahoo Finance)
- Company Website
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market share estimates are approximate and based on available data.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Ducommun Incorporated
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Costa Mesa, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1973-05-03 | Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Stephen G. Oswald | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Aerospace & Defense | Full time employees 2180 | Website https://www.ducommun.com |
Full time employees 2180 | Website https://www.ducommun.com | ||
Ducommun Incorporated provides engineering and manufacturing services for products and applications used in the aerospace and defense, industrial, medical, and other industries in the United States. It operates through two segments, Electronic Systems and Structural Systems. The Electronic Systems segment provides cable assemblies and interconnect systems; printed circuit board assemblies; electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical components and assemblies, as well as lightning diversion systems; and radar enclosures, aircraft avionics racks, shipboard communications and control enclosures, wire harnesses, lightning diversion strips, surge suppressors, conformal shields, and other assemblies. This segment also supplies engineered products, including illuminated pushbutton switches and panels for aviation and test systems; microwave and millimeter switches and filters for radio frequency systems and test instrumentation; and motors and resolvers for motion control, as well as provides engineering service for aerospace system design, development, integration, and testing service. The Structural Systems segment designs, engineers, and manufactures contoured aluminum, titanium, and Inconel aero structure components; structural assembly products, such as winglets, engine components, and fuselage structural panels; aerodynamic systems; and metal and composite bonded structures and assemblies comprising aircraft wing spoilers, large fuselage skins, rotor blades on rotary-wing aircraft and components, flight control surfaces, engine components, ammunition handling systems, and magnetic seals. It serves commercial aircraft, military fixed-wing aircraft, military and commercial rotary-wing aircraft, and space programs. The company was founded in 1849 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California.
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