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Distribution Solutions Group Inc(DSGR)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for DSGR
09/25/2026: DSGR (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Distribution Solutions Group Inc is an industrial distribution platform formed by the combination of Lawson Products, TestEquity, and Gexpro Services. The company offers a wide range of MRO supplies, electronic testing equipment, and supply chain management services. Its primary strength lies in its integrated service model, which aims to provide value beyond simple product distribution. Key growth opportunities center on realizing cross-selling synergies, while main risks include high integration complexity, industrial cyclicality, and competition from large-scale national distributors. The stock is generally more suited to investors comfortable with the execution risks inherent in integrating a newly formed platform, as the company prioritizes reinvestment over dividend income.
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 style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company offers growth via M&A, but execution risks regarding synergy realization remain. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock often lacks the high-volume upward price momentum required for this style. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation depends heavily on successfully integrating assets and improving future margins. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not prioritize dividend payments, focusing on reinvestment instead. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The high leverage and integration-heavy business model introduce significant execution risks. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | The stock experiences significant swings based on industrial sentiment and integration news. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Investor confidence relies on the company meeting aggressive synergy targets. |
| Competition risk (Scale/Distribution) | High | Large competitors have greater resources to out-invest DSGR in technology and inventory. |
| Business quality | Medium | The business is transforming but historically has been sensitive to cyclical MRO demand. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Investors seeking current income will find few options here. |
| Execution risk | High | Combining disparate business cultures and systems is inherently difficult and prone to delays. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -34.49% | Avg. Invested days 46 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.62B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 184 | 1Y Target Price 35 |
Price to earnings Ratio 184 | 1Y Target Price 35 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 210.8K shares | Beta 0.54 | 52 Weeks Range 19.02 - 35.06 | Updated Date 09/25/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 19.02 - 35.06 | Updated Date 09/25/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.19 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| MRO Products | Consumables, fasteners, and maintenance supplies. | Steady, recurring sales from daily industrial operations. |
| Test & Measurement | Electronic equipment sales and rentals. | Higher-margin, specialized revenue from R&D and manufacturing. |
| Supply Chain Services | Inventory management and logistics. | Long-term contractual revenue tied to customer operational efficiency. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 184 | Forward PE 19.65 | Enterprise Value 2.40B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.79 |
Enterprise Value 2.40B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.79 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.17 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.03 | Shares Outstanding 46.26M | Shares Floating 42.23M |
Shares Outstanding 46.26M | Shares Floating 42.23M | ||
Percent Insiders 1.19 | Percent Institutions 93.06 |
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Financial Metrics
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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 Distribution Solutions Group Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Fort Worth, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26 | President, CEO & Chairman Mr. John Bryan King C.F.A. | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Industrial Distribution | Full time employees 4300 | |
Full time employees 4300 | |||
Distribution Solutions Group, Inc., a specialty distribution company, provides value-added distribution solutions to the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), original equipment manufacturer, and industrial technology markets. It operates through four segments: Lawson, TestEquity, Gexpro Services, and Canada Branch Division. The Lawson segment distributes specialty products and services to the industrial, commercial, institutional, and government MRO marketplace. The TestEquity segment distributes test and measurement equipment and solutions, industrial and electronic production supplies, and vendor managed inventory programs, as well as converting, fabrication, and adhesive solutions to the aerospace and defense, wireless and communication, semiconductors, industrial electronics and automotive, and electronics manufacturing industries under the TestEquity, Hisco, Techni-Pro, Techni-Tool, and Jensen Tools brands. The Gexpro Services segment provides supply chain management solutions that offer VMI, kitting, global logistics management, manufacturing localization and import expertise, value engineering and quality assurance to renewables, industrial power, consumer and industrial, technology, transportation, and aerospace and defense. The Canada Branch Division distributes industrial MRO supplies, safety products, fasteners, power tools, and related value-add services to the industrial, government, commercial, and residential contractor markets for the Canadian MRO market. The company distributes MRO products to its customers through a network of sales representatives. It has operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Pacific Rim, Latin America, and internationally. The company was formerly known as Lawson Products, Inc. and has changed to Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. 2022. Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1952 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
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