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DLH Holdings Corp (DLHC)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: DLHC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $10
1 Year Target Price $10
1 | Strong Buy |
0 | Buy |
0 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 32.89% | Avg. Invested days 61 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 80.28M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 17.44 | 1Y Target Price 10 |
Price to earnings Ratio 17.44 | 1Y Target Price 10 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 1.26 | 52 Weeks Range 2.72 - 10.88 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 2.72 - 10.88 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.32 |
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-06 | When - | Estimate 0.04 | Actual 0.02 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 1.27% | Operating Margin (TTM) 4.51% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.18% | Return on Equity (TTM) 4.12% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 17.44 | Forward PE 17.45 | Enterprise Value 235251168 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.22 |
Enterprise Value 235251168 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.22 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.65 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.46 | Shares Outstanding 14386500 | Shares Floating 6017716 |
Shares Outstanding 14386500 | Shares Floating 6017716 | ||
Percent Insiders 14.98 | Percent Institutions 67.58 |
Upturn AI SWOT
DLH Holdings Corp

Company Overview
History and Background
DLH Holdings Corp was founded in 1969. Initially focused on healthcare management consulting, it has evolved into a technology-enabled health solutions provider supporting government agencies.
Core Business Areas
- Public Health & Scientific Research: Provides research, data analytics, and technical support to public health agencies like the CDC and NIH.
- Health Operations & Solutions: Offers health information technology, program management, and administrative support services to federal healthcare programs.
- Defense & Veteran Health Solutions: Provides medical readiness, healthcare delivery, and technology solutions to the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs.
Leadership and Structure
Zachary Parker is the President and CEO. The company has a board of directors overseeing strategic direction and corporate governance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Data Analytics & Visualization: Provides data analysis and visualization services for healthcare data. Competitors include Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) and Leidos (LDOS). Market share is not explicitly broken out, but it falls within the fragmented government healthcare IT market.
- Program Management Support: Offers program management services to government health agencies. Competitors include Maximus (MMS) and Accenture (ACN). Market share is not explicitly broken out, but it falls within the fragmented government healthcare IT market.
- IT Modernization: Delivers IT modernization and cloud solutions for healthcare systems. Competitors include SAIC (SAIC) and General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT). Market share is not explicitly broken out, but it falls within the fragmented government healthcare IT market.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The government healthcare IT market is growing due to increasing demand for data analytics, cybersecurity, and IT modernization. Increased focus on health equity and public health preparedness will drive growth.
Positioning
DLH is positioned as a mid-sized player focused on serving government healthcare agencies. Its competitive advantages include deep domain expertise, long-standing client relationships, and a focus on technology-enabled solutions.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for government healthcare IT is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars annually. DLH captures a small but significant portion of this market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong relationships with government clients
- Deep domain expertise in public health
- Focus on technology-enabled solutions
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Smaller size compared to larger competitors
- Reliance on government contracts
- Potential for contract delays or cancellations
- Limited brand recognition compared to larger competitors
Opportunities
- Growing demand for healthcare IT solutions
- Increased government spending on public health
- Potential to expand into new markets
- Opportunity to leverage AI and machine learning
Threats
- Increased competition from larger players
- Changes in government regulations
- Economic downturn
- Cybersecurity threats
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BAH
- LDOS
- MMS
Competitive Landscape
DLH competes with larger and smaller companies in the government healthcare IT market. Its strengths include its domain expertise and focus on technology-enabled solutions. However, larger competitors have greater resources and brand recognition.
Major Acquisitions
Social & Scientific Systems, Inc.
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 70.7
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded DLH's capabilities in public health research and data analytics.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: DLH has experienced steady growth through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analysts expect DLH to continue to grow revenue in the coming years, driven by increased government spending on healthcare IT and the company's strong position in the market.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding its capabilities in data analytics, cybersecurity, and IT modernization and focusing on organic growth in existing contracts.
Summary
DLH Holdings Corp is a consistently growing company in the government healthcare IT sector. Its expertise in public health, strong client relationships, and technology focus drive revenue. While smaller than its main competitors, DLH's specialization allows it to carve out a niche. Investors should note the risks associated with relying on government contracts and competition from larger entities.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (10-K, 10-Q), Investor Presentations, Press Releases, Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and should not be considered investment advice. 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.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About DLH Holdings Corp
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Atlanta, GA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1995-08-18 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Zachary C. Parker | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Specialty Business Services | Full time employees 2800 | Website https://www.dlhcorp.com |
Full time employees 2800 | 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), the Defense Health Agency, Tele-medicine and Advanced Technology Research Center, and US Navy Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC). 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 system engineering and integration solutions in the areas of pharmaceutical delivery logistics, fire protection engineering, biomedical equipment, and technology engineering on behalf of the Department of Veterans Affairs, NIWC, Health and Human Services, and other federal customers. The company also provides business process management services under the trademarks, e-PRAT and SPOT-m, as well as the registered trademark, Infinibyte for cloud-based solutions. 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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