DoorDash (DASH) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at DoorDash (DASH): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Consumer Services peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | DASH |
|---|---|
| Name | DoorDash, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| GICS Industry Group | Consumer Services |
| GICS Industry | Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Restaurants |
| Market Capitalization | 94.56 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | December 9, 2020 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: DASH | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | -12.29% | 1.55% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 39.53% | 6.37% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 2.18% | 3.27% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: DASH | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 46.88% | 45.21% |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.78 | 1.03 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -82.49% | -59.17% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: DASH | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | -0.35 | -0.06 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | -0.48 | -0.09 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
DoorDash (DASH) posts ROE of 8.89%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.
DASH
Consumer Services industry group
8.89%
Group distribution
- Max
- 53.72%
- Q3
- 32.41%
- Median
- 14.56%
- DASH
- 8.89%
- Q1
- 2.45%
- Min
- -37.58%
Largest peers
- RCL
- 44.67%
- ABNB
- 34.54%
- DASH
- 8.89%
- MCD
- --
- BKNG
- --
- SBUX
- --
- MAR
- --
Net Margin (TTM)
DoorDash (DASH) keeps 5.29% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.
DASH
Consumer Services industry group
5.29%
Group distribution
- Max
- 28.43%
- Q3
- 13.04%
- Median
- 6.06%
- DASH
- 5.29%
- Q1
- 1.23%
- Min
- -15.48%
Largest peers
- MAR
- 35.03%
- MCD
- 31.72%
- BKNG
- 25.53%
- RCL
- 23.54%
- ABNB
- 20.45%
- DASH
- 5.29%
- SBUX
- 5.17%
Operating Margin (TTM)
DoorDash (DASH) turns 3.86% of revenue into operating profit, in the lower peer quartile for operating margin. Operating costs are taking a larger share of sales than they do at most peers.
DASH
Consumer Services industry group
3.86%
Group distribution
- Max
- 46.49%
- Q3
- 22.02%
- Median
- 13.16%
- Q1
- 5.61%
- DASH
- 3.86%
- Min
- -12.59%
Largest peers
- MAR
- 65.28%
- MCD
- 46.49%
- BKNG
- 34.41%
- RCL
- 27.07%
- ABNB
- 21.01%
- SBUX
- 12.92%
- DASH
- 3.86%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: DASH | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 8.89% | 14.56% |
| ROA (TTM) | 2.97% | 4.84% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 5.29% | 6.06% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 3.86% | 13.16% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 52.23% | 43.99% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
DoorDash (DASH) grew revenue 27.93%, in the upper peer quartile. The top line is expanding faster than at most industry peers, which points to share gains or stronger pricing.
EPS Growth
DoorDash (DASH) grew earnings per share 610.00%, above the industry benchmark range. Profits are compounding faster than at any typical peer, though a depressed base year can inflate the percentage, so the level of earnings matters alongside the rate.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: DASH | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 27.93% | 6.71% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 27.73% | 10.51% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | 610.00% | 9.61% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | -- | 12.43% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
DoorDash (DASH) has current ratio of 1.37, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.
DASH
Consumer Services industry group
1.37
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.25
- Q3
- 1.77
- DASH
- 1.37
- Median
- 1.02
- Q1
- 0.69
- Min
- 0.20
Largest peers
- ABNB
- 1.41
- DASH
- 1.37
- BKNG
- 1.09
- MCD
- 1.08
- SBUX
- 0.76
- MAR
- 0.54
- RCL
- 0.21
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
DoorDash (DASH) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, in the lower-leverage quartile for its industry. Borrowing is modest relative to equity compared with most peers, which can leave more flexibility through a cycle.
DASH
Consumer Services industry group
0.33
Group distribution
- Max
- 7.30
- Q3
- 3.37
- Median
- 1.29
- Q1
- 0.36
- DASH
- 0.33
- Min
- 0.01
Largest peers
- RCL
- 2.25
- DASH
- 0.33
- ABNB
- 0.32
- MCD
- --
- BKNG
- --
- SBUX
- --
- MAR
- --
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: DASH | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.37 | 1.02 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 0.33 | 1.29 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -1.42 | 3.31 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
DoorDash (DASH) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.
DASH
Consumer Services industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.45%
- Q3
- 1.61%
- DASH
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- MCD
- 2.70%
- SBUX
- 2.30%
- RCL
- 1.61%
- MAR
- 0.78%
- BKNG
- 0.75%
- DASH
- 0.00%
- ABNB
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
DoorDash (DASH) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.
DASH
Consumer Services industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- Max
- 86.96%
- Q3
- 36.40%
- DASH
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- SBUX
- 142.77%
- MCD
- 59.71%
- RCL
- 30.88%
- MAR
- 28.36%
- BKNG
- 17.86%
- DASH
- 0.00%
- ABNB
- 0.00%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: DASH | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
DoorDash (DASH) trades at P/E ratio of 113.62, above the peer range for its industry. The market is paying unusually heavily for TTM earnings relative to comparable companies.
DASH
Consumer Services industry group
113.62
Group distribution
- DASH
- 113.62
- Max
- 62.25
- Q3
- 36.66
- Median
- 21.99
- Q1
- 16.94
- Min
- 3.73
Largest peers
- DASH
- 113.62
- SBUX
- 62.25
- ABNB
- 42.22
- MAR
- 36.89
- BKNG
- 23.54
- MCD
- 22.18
- RCL
- 19.16
P/S Ratio (TTM)
DoorDash (DASH) trades at 5.92 on P/S ratio, in the higher sales-valuation quartile. Investors are paying up for each dollar of revenue, so stronger margins, growth, or revenue quality need to carry that price.
DASH
Consumer Services industry group
5.92
Group distribution
- Max
- 6.57
- DASH
- 5.92
- Q3
- 3.20
- Median
- 1.73
- Q1
- 0.83
- Min
- 0.06
Largest peers
- MAR
- 12.60
- ABNB
- 8.38
- MCD
- 6.97
- DASH
- 5.92
- BKNG
- 5.82
- RCL
- 4.37
- SBUX
- 3.20
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
DoorDash (DASH) trades at 9.48 on P/B ratio, in the higher book-value quartile. The market is paying a premium to book, so stronger ROE, cleaner assets, or a better growth profile need to justify it.
DASH
Consumer Services industry group
9.48
Group distribution
- Max
- 11.64
- DASH
- 9.48
- Q3
- 5.55
- Median
- 2.56
- Q1
- 1.06
- Min
- -5.60
Largest peers
- ABNB
- 13.92
- DASH
- 9.48
- RCL
- 7.97
- BKNG
- -14.91
- SBUX
- -15.99
- MAR
- -20.64
- MCD
- -188.68
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: DASH | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 113.62 | 21.99 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 5.92 | 1.73 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 9.48 | 2.56 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 5.44% | 4.47% |