On the stock market since 2015, it operates in the world of real estate. It has 55 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
The biggest line carries real weight, but it doesn’t decide everything on its own.
The gap is $1.6B. In times of high interest rates, a gap like that can squeeze a company.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Clearly below the class average.
The price looks reasonable next to what the company earns.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Growth: Sales growth trails the sector average.
Financial Strength: The cash-and-debt balance is thin; the buffer for hard times is slim.
angles, checked one by one.
The 2 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
The stock trades 58% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 33 buys and 2 sells. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
It pays out $1.80 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
The company’s market value is 87 times its annual profit. Even a small disappointment could hit the price hard.
The growth engine is running at low revs right now. Report-card grade: 17/100.
The balance sheet offers little cushion against a rough stretch. Report-card grade: 45/100.
On our five-subject report card, DEA sits near the top of the class. A high grade doesn’t mean “guaranteed win” — it means “the evidence looks strong for now.”
The takeaway: DEA is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate here isn’t the price — it’s whether the company can keep up this pace.
The total grade weighs these five subjects against the sector — it isn’t a simple average of the five.