Distribution Solutions Group Stock Analysis

DSGR Stock  USD 30.47  0.19  0.63%   
Below is the normalized historical share price chart for Distribution Solutions Group extending back to March 17, 1980. This chart has been adjusted for all splits and dividends and is plotted against all major global economic recessions. As of today, the current price of Distribution Solutions stands at 30.47, as last reported on the 20th of February, with the highest price reaching 30.75 and the lowest price hitting 30.00 during the day.
IPO Date
26th of March 1990
200 Day MA
28.8637
50 Day MA
29.0662
Beta
0.462
 
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Distribution Solutions holds a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.839. At this time, Distribution Solutions' Debt To Assets are relatively stable compared to the past year. As of 02/20/2026, Long Term Debt To Capitalization is likely to grow to 0.49, while Short and Long Term Debt is likely to drop slightly above 33.1 M. Distribution Solutions' financial risk is the risk to Distribution Solutions stockholders that is caused by an increase in debt.

Asset vs Debt

Equity vs Debt

Distribution Solutions' liquidity is one of the most fundamental aspects of both its future profitability and its ability to meet different types of ongoing financial obligations. Distribution Solutions' cash, liquid assets, total liabilities, and shareholder equity can be utilized to evaluate how much leverage the Company is using to sustain its current operations. For traders, higher-leverage indicators usually imply a higher risk to shareholders. In addition, it helps Distribution Stock's retail investors understand whether an upcoming fall or rise in the market will negatively affect Distribution Solutions' stakeholders.
For many companies, including Distribution Solutions, marketable securities, inventories, and receivables are the most common assets that could be converted to cash. However, for Distribution Solutions Group, the most critical issue when managing liquidity is ensuring that current assets are properly aligned with current liabilities. If they are not, Distribution Solutions' management will need to obtain alternative financing to ensure there are always enough cash equivalents on the balance sheet to meet obligations.
Price Book
2.1542
Enterprise Value Ebitda
12.8462
Price Sales
0.7125
Shares Float
42.3 M
Wall Street Target Price
38.5
At this time, Distribution Solutions' Total Stockholder Equity is relatively stable compared to the past year. As of 02/20/2026, Common Stock Shares Outstanding is likely to grow to about 57 M, while Sale Purchase Of Stock is likely to drop (3.9 M). . At this time, Distribution Solutions' Price Book Value Ratio is relatively stable compared to the past year. As of 02/20/2026, Price Earnings To Growth Ratio is likely to grow to 10.38, though Price Earnings Ratio is likely to grow to (240.06).
Distribution Solutions Group is undervalued with Real Value of 34.0 and Target Price of 38.5. The main objective of Distribution Solutions stock analysis is to determine its intrinsic value, which is an estimate of what Distribution Solutions Group is worth, separate from its market price. There are two main types of Distribution Solutions' stock analysis: fundamental analysis and technical analysis.
The Distribution Solutions stock is traded in the USA on NASDAQ Exchange, with the market opening at 09:30:00 and closing at 16:00:00 every Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri except for officially observed holidays in the USA. Distribution Solutions is usually not traded on Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year 's Day, Dr . Martin Luther King Jr 's Birthday, Washington 's Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Holiday, Independence Day ( substitute day ), Independence Day. Distribution Stock trading window is adjusted to America/New York timezone.
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Distribution Stock Analysis Notes

About 94.0% of the company shares are held by institutions such as insurance companies. The book value of Distribution Solutions was currently reported as 14.13. The company recorded a loss per share of 0.24. Distribution Solutions last dividend was issued on the 29th of June 2012. The entity had 2:1 split on the 1st of September 2023. Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. operates as a specialty distribution company. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Distribution Solutions operates under Industrial Distribution classification in the United States and is traded on NASDAQ Exchange. It employs 3000 people. To learn more about Distribution Solutions Group call CFA CFA at 888 611 9888 or check out https://distributionsolutionsgroup.com.

Distribution Solutions Quarterly Total Revenue

517.96 Million

Distribution Solutions Investment Alerts

The company reported the previous year's revenue of 1.8 B. Net Loss for the year was (7.33 M) with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 665.5 M.
Over 94.0% of the company shares are held by institutions such as insurance companies
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Distribution Largest EPS Surprises

Earnings surprises can significantly impact Distribution Solutions' stock price both in the short term and over time. Negative earnings surprises usually result in a price decline. However, it has been seen that positive earnings surprises lead to an immediate rise in a stock's price and a gradual increase over time. This is why we often hear news about some companies beating earning projections. Financial analysts spend a large amount of time predicting earnings per share (EPS) along with other important future indicators. Many analysts use forecasting models, management guidance, and additional fundamental information to derive an EPS estimate.
Reported
Fiscal Date
Estimated EPS
Reported EPS
Surprise
2017-04-20
2017-03-310.10.09-0.0110 
2013-10-24
2013-09-300.090.07-0.0222 
2024-05-02
2024-03-310.280.25-0.0310 
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Distribution Solutions Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Scores

Distribution Solutions' ESG score is a quantitative measure that evaluates Distribution Solutions' performance and commitment regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. These scores are becoming increasingly crucial in investment decision-making processes, providing insights into non-financial aspects of Distribution Solutions' operations that may have significant financial implications and affect Distribution Solutions' stock price as well as guide investors towards more socially responsible investments.

Distribution Stock Institutional Investors

Institutional investors include commercial and private banks, credit unions, insurance companies, pension funds, hedge funds, endowments, and mutual funds. Operating companies that invest excess capital in these types of assets may also be included in the term and may influence corporate governance by exercising voting rights in their investments.
Shares
Nantahala Capital Management, Llc2025-06-30
210.8 K
Norwood Investment Partners Lp2025-06-30
140.7 K
Teton Advisors Inc2025-06-30
124.8 K
Gabelli Funds Llc2025-06-30
110.6 K
Monimus Capital Management, Lp2025-06-30
101 K
Northern Trust Corp2025-06-30
96.7 K
Advisory Research Inc2025-06-30
82.1 K
Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc2025-06-30
79.1 K
Acadian Asset Management Llc2025-06-30
64.6 K
King Luther Capital Management Corp2025-06-30
36.4 M
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc.2025-06-30
908.1 K
Note, although Distribution Solutions' institutional investors appear to be way more sophisticated than retail investors, it remains unclear if professional active investment managers can reliably enhance risk-adjusted returns by an amount that exceeds fees and expenses.

Distribution Market Capitalization

The company currently falls under 'Mid-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 1.41 B.

Distribution Profitablity

The company has Profit Margin (PM) of (0.01) %, which may suggest that it does not properly executes on its current pricing strategies or is unable to control all of the operational costs. This is way below average. Similarly, it shows Operating Margin (OM) of 0.05 %, which suggests for every 100 dollars of sales, it generated a net operating income of $0.05.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Return On Tangible Assets(0.01)(0.01)
Return On Capital Employed 0.04  0.04 
Return On Equity(0.01)(0.01)

Management Efficiency

Distribution Solutions has return on total asset (ROA) of 0.0345 % which means that it generated a profit of $0.0345 on every $100 spent on assets. This is way below average. Similarly, it shows a return on stockholder's equity (ROE) of (0.0168) %, meaning that it created substantial loss on money invested by shareholders. Distribution Solutions' management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Distribution Solutions manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. As of 02/20/2026, Return On Tangible Assets is likely to grow to -0.0081. In addition to that, Return On Capital Employed is likely to drop to 0.04. At this time, Distribution Solutions' Intangibles To Total Assets are relatively stable compared to the past year. As of 02/20/2026, Debt To Assets is likely to grow to 0.45, though Net Tangible Assets are likely to grow to (11.2 M).
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Book Value Per Share 12.31  9.54 
Tangible Book Value Per Share(2.26)(2.15)
Enterprise Value Over EBITDA 16.58  10.90 
Price Book Value Ratio 2.26  2.38 
Enterprise Value Multiple 16.58  10.90 
Price Fair Value 2.26  2.38 
Enterprise Value2.1 B2.2 B
At Distribution Solutions, effective management practices are pivotal to sustaining long-term profitability. We delve into financial metrics and market conditions to provide a comprehensive analysis of the stock's prospects.
Operating Margin
0.0498
Profit Margin
(0.01)
Beta
0.462
Return On Assets
0.0345
Return On Equity
(0.02)

Technical Drivers

As of the 20th of February, Distribution Solutions shows the Coefficient Of Variation of 1032.69, mean deviation of 1.37, and Downside Deviation of 1.76. Distribution Solutions technical analysis allows you to utilize historical prices and volume patterns in order to determine a pattern that computes the direction of the firm's future prices. Please confirm Distribution Solutions variance, value at risk, as well as the relationship between the Value At Risk and skewness to decide if Distribution Solutions is priced favorably, providing market reflects its regular price of 30.47 per share. Given that Distribution Solutions has jensen alpha of 0.0873, we urge you to verify Distribution Solutions Group's prevailing market performance to make sure the company can sustain itself at a future point.

Distribution Solutions Price Movement Analysis

The output start index for this execution was twenty-nine with a total number of output elements of thirty-two.

Distribution Solutions Insider Trading Activities

Some recent studies suggest that insider trading raises the cost of capital for securities issuers and decreases overall economic growth. Trading by specific Distribution Solutions insiders, such as employees or executives, is commonly permitted as long as it does not rely on Distribution Solutions' material information that is not in the public domain. Local jurisdictions usually require such trading to be reported in order to monitor insider transactions. In many U.S. states, trading conducted by corporate officers, key employees, directors, or significant shareholders must be reported to the regulator or publicly disclosed, usually within a few business days of the trade. In these cases Distribution Solutions insiders are required to file a Form 4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when buying or selling shares of their own companies.
 
Ronald Knutson over three weeks ago
Acquisition by Ronald Knutson of 30000 shares of Distribution Solutions subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Cesar Lanuza over a month ago
Acquisition by Cesar Lanuza of tradable shares of Distribution Solutions at 25.84 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Richard Pufpaf over three months ago
Acquisition by Richard Pufpaf of 488 shares of Distribution Solutions at 45.43 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Litwin Barry over six months ago
Acquisition by Litwin Barry of 50000 shares of Distribution Solutions at 70.0 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Cesar Lanuza over six months ago
Acquisition by Cesar Lanuza of 20000 shares of Distribution Solutions at 27.55 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Cesar Lanuza over six months ago
Acquisition by Cesar Lanuza of 958 shares of Distribution Solutions at 25.86 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Edelson I Steven over six months ago
Acquisition by Edelson I Steven of 4630 shares of Distribution Solutions at 27.0 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Ronald Knutson over six months ago
Disposition of 1586 shares by Ronald Knutson of Distribution Solutions at 28.15 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Zamarripa Robert over six months ago
Acquisition by Zamarripa Robert of 2741 shares of Distribution Solutions subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Moon Mark F over six months ago
Acquisition by Moon Mark F of 525 shares of Distribution Solutions at 45.0 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Rhodes Bianca over six months ago
Acquisition by Rhodes Bianca of 2034 shares of Distribution Solutions subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Ronald Knutson over a year ago
Disposition of 2778 shares by Ronald Knutson of Distribution Solutions at 30.65 subject to Rule 16b-3

Distribution Solutions Outstanding Bonds

Distribution Solutions issues bonds to finance its operations. Corporate bonds make up one of the largest components of the U.S. bond market, which is considered the world's largest securities market. Distribution Solutions uses the proceeds from bond sales for a wide variety of purposes, including financing ongoing mergers and acquisitions, buying new equipment, investing in research and development, buying back their own stock, paying dividends to shareholders, and even refinancing existing debt. Most Distribution bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when Distribution Solutions Group has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

Distribution Solutions Predictive Daily Indicators

Distribution Solutions intraday indicators are useful technical analysis tools used by many experienced traders. Just like the conventional technical analysis, daily indicators help intraday investors to analyze the price movement with the timing of Distribution Solutions stock daily movement. By combining multiple daily indicators into a single trading strategy, you can limit your risk while still earning strong returns on your managed positions.

Distribution Solutions Corporate Filings

F4
26th of January 2026
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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8K
22nd of December 2025
Report filed with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about
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8K
18th of November 2025
Report filed with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about
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8K
30th of October 2025
Report filed with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about
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F4
17th of September 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
26th of August 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
18th of August 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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8K
31st of July 2025
Report filed with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about
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Distribution Solutions Forecast Models

Distribution Solutions' time-series forecasting models are one of many Distribution Solutions' stock analysis techniques aimed at predicting future share value based on previously observed values. Time-series forecasting models ae widely used for non-stationary data. Non-stationary data are called the data whose statistical properties e.g. the mean and standard deviation are not constant over time but instead, these metrics vary over time. These non-stationary Distribution Solutions' historical data is usually called time-series. Some empirical experimentation suggests that the statistical forecasting models outperform the models based exclusively on fundamental analysis to predict the direction of the market movement and maximize returns from investment trading.

Distribution Solutions Bond Ratings

Distribution Solutions Group financial ratings play a critical role in determining how much Distribution Solutions have to pay to access credit markets, i.e., the amount of interest on their issued debt. The threshold between investment-grade and speculative-grade ratings has important market implications for Distribution Solutions' borrowing costs.
Piotroski F Score
6
HealthyView
Beneish M Score
(2.06)
Possible ManipulatorView

Distribution Solutions Debt to Cash Allocation

Many companies such as Distribution Solutions, eventually find out that there is only so much market out there to be conquered, and adding the next product or service is only half as profitable per unit as their current endeavors. Eventually, the company will reach a point where cash flows are strong, and extra cash is available but not fully utilized. In this case, the company may start buying back its stock from the public or issue more dividends.
Distribution Solutions Group currently holds 831.09 M in liabilities with Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio of 0.84, which is about average as compared to similar companies. Note, when we think about Distribution Solutions' use of debt, we should always consider it together with its cash and equity.

Distribution Solutions Total Assets Over Time

Distribution Solutions Assets Financed by Debt

The debt-to-assets ratio shows the degree to which Distribution Solutions uses debt to finance its assets. It includes both long-term and short-term borrowings maturing within one year. It also includes both tangible and intangible assets, such as goodwill.

Distribution Solutions Debt Ratio

    
  45.0   
It seems slightly above 55% of Distribution Solutions' assets are financed through equity. Typically, companies with high debt-to-asset ratios are said to be highly leveraged. The higher the ratio, the greater risk will be associated with the Distribution Solutions' operation. In addition, a high debt-to-assets ratio may indicate a low borrowing capacity of Distribution Solutions, which in turn will lower the firm's financial flexibility.

Distribution Solutions Corporate Bonds Issued

Distribution Net Debt

Net Debt

923.27 Million

At this time, Distribution Solutions' Net Debt is relatively stable compared to the past year.

About Distribution Stock Analysis

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Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Operating Profit Margin 0.04  0.03 
Gross Profit Margin 0.39  0.68 

Current Distribution Analysis - Recommendations

We track the performance of the top 100 financial experts across various large and mid-size financial boutiques. Distribution analyst recommendations are determined by taking all analyst recommendations and averaging them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell or Sell. There is no one specific way to measure analysis performance other than comparing it to the past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Distribution analyst consensus and target price projections should be used in combination with other traditional techniques such as stock price forecasting, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
Target PriceConsensus# of Analysts
38.5Buy3Odds
Distribution Solutions Group current and past analyst recommendations published by a number of research institutions as well as average analyst consensus.
Most Distribution analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to helps potential investors understand Distribution stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching public financial statements of Distribution Solutions, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to Distribution conference calls.
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Distribution Stock Analysis Indicators

Distribution Solutions Group stock analysis indicators help investors evaluate how Distribution Solutions stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing and determine when trading Distribution Solutions shares will generate the highest return on investment. By understating and applying Distribution Solutions stock analysis, traders can identify Distribution Solutions position entry and exit signals to maximize returns.
Begin Period Cash Flow99.6 M
Long Term Debt693.9 M
Common Stock Shares Outstanding47.2 M
Total Stockholder Equity640.5 M
Total Cashflows From Investing Activities-229.7 M
Tax Provision6.8 M
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y-0.697
Property Plant And Equipment Net217.5 M
Cash And Short Term Investments66.5 M
Cash66.5 M
Accounts Payable125.6 M
Net Debt764.6 M
50 Day M A29.0662
Total Current Liabilities266.3 M
Other Operating Expenses1.7 B
Non Current Assets TotalB
Forward Price Earnings16.9205
Non Currrent Assets Other64.9 M
Stock Based Compensation5.2 M

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