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DLH Holdings Corp(DLHC)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for DLHC
09/17/2026: DLHC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
DLH Holdings Corp is a focused provider of technology-enabled health and logistics services to US federal government agencies. Its strengths include a specialized clinical domain expertise and a steady revenue base underpinned by long-term government contracts. The company's primary investment story centers on capturing increased federal spending for digital health and public health research modernization. However, it faces risks related to client concentration, intense competition from much larger industry peers, and federal budget volatility. The stock may best suit growth-oriented investors interested in government services, though those seeking dividends should look elsewhere. Investors should monitor future contract wins and M&A integration success.
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Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company offers moderate growth potential driven by federal contracting cycles rather than explosive market disruption. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum fits only during periods of significant contract win announcements or sector-wide federal budget tailwinds. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The stock often trades at valuations that reflect the steady, long-term nature of federal service contracts. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | DLH does not currently provide a dividend yield, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While the business model is steady due to government backing, small-cap volatility and contract concentration present risks. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | As a smaller-cap stock, DLH experiences higher price swings compared to larger, more diversified peers. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | The stock's valuation is sensitive to changes in federal budget outlooks and M&A execution. |
| Competition risk (Large prime contractors) | High | The company competes with much larger firms that have greater resources and lobbying power. |
| Business quality | Medium | The reliance on government contracting creates a steady, though often margin-constrained, business environment. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Investors should not rely on this stock for dividend-based cash flows. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Success depends on the effective integration of past acquisitions and the ability to win recompetes for existing contracts. |
Price Behavior
Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -3.82% | Avg. Invested days 41 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 56.23M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 7 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 7 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 12.6K shares | Beta 1.44 | 52 Weeks Range 3.61 - 8.10 | Updated Date 09/17/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 3.61 - 8.10 | Updated Date 09/17/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.49 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Health Services | Clinical and professional health support for agencies like the VA and HHS. | The company earns revenue primarily through multi-year government contracts for medical and health-IT services. |
| Geography | Operations almost exclusively within the United States. | Exposure is tied entirely to US federal spending, shielding it from international macroeconomic fluctuations. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 17.45 | Enterprise Value 198.74M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.22 |
Enterprise Value 198.74M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.22 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.78 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.28 | Shares Outstanding 14.49M | Shares Floating 6.13M |
Shares Outstanding 14.49M | Shares Floating 6.13M | ||
Percent Insiders 13.3 | Percent Institutions 69.95 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
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)
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)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About DLH Holdings Corp
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Atlanta, GA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1995-08-18 | President, CEO & Director Ms. Kathryn M. JohnBull CPA | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Specialty Business Services | Full time employees 2300 | Website https://www.dlhcorp.com |
Full time employees 2300 | Website https://www.dlhcorp.com | ||
DLH Holdings Corp. provides technology-enabled business process outsourcing, program management solutions, and public health research and analytics services in the United States. It offers digital transformation and cyber security solutions, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, cloud enablement, cybersecurity ecosystem, big data analytics, and modeling and simulation to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Defense Health Agency (DHA), US Army Medical Research and Development Command (MRDC), and US Navy. The company also provides science research and development services and solutions, such as data analytics, testing and evaluation, clinical trials research services, and epidemiology studies to support multiple operating divisions, including NIH and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as the Military Health System. In addition, it offers systems engineering and integration solutions in the areas of command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C5ISR); modeling, simulation and training, performance-based logistics, and system modernization; and technology-powered health solutions and software engineering on behalf of the US Navy, HHS, VA, and other federal customers. Further, the company holds the trademark, Infinibyte, for cloud-based solution. The company was formerly known as TeamStaff, Inc. and changed its name to DLH Holdings Corp. in June 2012. DLH Holdings Corp. was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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