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Ducommun Incorporated (DCO)
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11/05/2025: DCO (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 2 days. Simulated Profits (36.90%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
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Number of Analysts
5 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $107.5
1 Year Target Price $107.5
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 29.35% | Avg. Invested days 52 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/05/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.36B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 35.27 | 1Y Target Price 107.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 35.27 | 1Y Target Price 107.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 5 | Beta 1.08 | 52 Weeks Range 51.76 - 101.47 | Updated Date 11/4/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 51.76 - 101.47 | Updated Date 11/4/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.59 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-11-05 | When - | Estimate 1 | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 5.03% | Operating Margin (TTM) 8.79% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.7% | Return on Equity (TTM) 5.86% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 35.27 | Forward PE 21.05 | Enterprise Value 1625450302 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.71 |
Enterprise Value 1625450302 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.71 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.04 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 17.14 | Shares Outstanding 14923743 | Shares Floating 13718502 |
Shares Outstanding 14923743 | Shares Floating 13718502 | ||
Percent Insiders 8.17 | Percent Institutions 92.19 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Ducommun Incorporated
Company Overview
History and Background
Founded in 1849, Ducommun Incorporated is one of the oldest companies in California. Initially a hardware supply store, it transitioned into manufacturing components for the aerospace and defense industries.
Core Business Areas
- Structural Solutions: Provides complex structural components and assemblies for aerospace and defense platforms. Products include wing and fuselage structures, engine components, and other specialized parts.
- Electronic Systems: Offers a range of electronic components and systems, including circuit board assemblies, cable harnesses, and integrated electronic systems for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.
Leadership and Structure
Stephen G. Oswald serves as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. The company operates with a functional organizational structure, dividing its operations into Structural Solutions and Electronic Systems.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Product Name 1: Complex Structural Components: Manufactures wing and fuselage structures for aircraft. Market share is difficult to pinpoint precisely but they are a significant player in structural components for aerospace. Competitors include Triumph Group, Spirit AeroSystems, and Boeing (for in-house production).
- Product Name 2: Advanced Electronic Assemblies: Provides cable harnesses and circuit board assemblies for aerospace and defense applications. Market share is fragmented; competitors include Crane Aerospace & Electronics, and Benchmark Electronics.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The aerospace and defense industry is characterized by high barriers to entry, long product lifecycles, and stringent regulatory requirements. Growth is driven by increasing demand for air travel, defense spending, and technological advancements.
Positioning
Ducommun Incorporated is a mid-sized player, focusing on high-value, specialized components. Its competitive advantage lies in its long-standing customer relationships, engineering expertise, and vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global aerospace and defense market is estimated at over $800 billion. Ducommun is positioned to address a significant portion of this TAM through its focused segments within Structural and Electronic systems
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Long-standing customer relationships
- Engineering expertise
- Vertically integrated manufacturing
- Strong presence in aerospace and defense
- Reputation for quality and reliability
Weaknesses
- Customer concentration (reliance on a few key customers)
- Limited pricing power
- Smaller scale compared to larger competitors
- Dependence on global supply chain
- Exposure to economic cycles in the A&D industry
Opportunities
- Increasing defense spending
- Growing demand for air travel
- Adoption of new technologies (e.g., additive manufacturing)
- Expansion into new markets
- Acquisitions to expand product portfolio
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Geopolitical instability
- Competition from larger players
- Supply chain disruptions
- Changes in government regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- TXT
- HEI
- HWM
Competitive Landscape
Ducommun competes with both larger and smaller players. Its competitive advantage is its specialization in complex, high-value components. Disadvantages includes a smaller market capitalization and increased cyclicality.
Major Acquisitions
Milestone Technologies
- Year: 2013
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 43.5
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Ducommun's Electronic Systems capabilities and customer base.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Ducommun's growth has been driven by both organic expansion and acquisitions. The company is often highly impacted by cyclical aerospace growth
Future Projections: Analyst projections vary, but generally anticipate moderate growth in line with the overall aerospace and defense industry
Recent Initiatives: Ducommun has undertaken various strategic initiatives, including investing in new technologies, expanding its product portfolio, and pursuing acquisitions.
Summary
Ducommun Incorporated has deep roots and expertise in the aerospace and defense industry, creating a company that is reliant on industry growth. Ducommun's long-standing customer relationships and specialized capabilities are its strengths, however reliance on few key customers may pose a threat. The company should explore new markets and pursue further acquisitions to foster continuous growth.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Company Investor Relations
- Industry Reports
- Financial News Outlets
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on your own due diligence and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Market share data is estimated and may not be precise.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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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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