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DASH

S&P 500
Neutral · 50/100

DoorDash

Consumer Discretionary
Specialized Consumer Services

$219.69

3.0%

Updated Aug 7, 11:30 AM ET

Report Card

DASH at a glance — five pillars scored 0–100 from real filed financials.

Value
0
Growth
0
Profitability
0
Health
0
Dividends
0

Overall: Neutral · 50/100. A wider, greener shape means more pillars look healthy. Dividends scores 0 when a company pays none — that is a choice, not a flaw.

Price — Past Year

▼ Down 21.4% over the last 12 months

Price 50-day average 200-day averageSource: Yahoo Finance · refreshed daily
Key Metrics

Market Cap

$83.66B

P/E

102.19x

Forward P/E (est.)

73x

ROE

9.6%

Revenue Growth

31.0%

EPS Growth

189.2%

Profit Margin

6.3%

FCF Yield

-0.8%

Debt / Equity

0.27x

ROIC

6.0%

Interest Coverage

361.5x

Current Ratio

1.43x

Dividend Yield

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

6.2%

Rating Score

50/100

Business Overview
Research

DoorDash (DASH) is a large-cap company in the Specialized Consumer Services industry, part of the Consumer Discretionary sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $83.66B.

In its latest reported year it generated about $13.72B in revenue and $935.00M in net profit.

Our model rates DASH Neutral (50/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.

Economic Moat

Evidence of durable competitive advantage in the filed financials (8 years of history).

No moat evidenceMoat evidence score: 33/100

The numbers don't show a durable competitive advantage — margins, growth, or returns on capital have been unstable or thin. Great returns are still possible; they just aren't protected.

Operating margin level0/100

-0.6% average over the last 3 years

Operating margin stability0/100

±28.4 pts around -23.1% across 8 years

Revenue durability100/100

grew in 7 of the last 7 year-over-year periods

Free-cash-flow consistency50/100

positive in 6 of 8 years

Return on invested capital5/100

6.0% latest fiscal year

A moat can't be proven by numbers alone — this scores the evidence a durable advantage leaves behind (pricing power, consistency, returns on capital), computed the same way for every stock. Pair it with the business overview before concluding anything.

Technical Analysis (Educational)
Research

Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what DASH's chart says today, with each tool explained.

Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. DASH trades near $219.69, above its 50-day average ($166.08) and 200-day average ($199.13). Price above both averages, with the shorter one above the longer, is the textbook definition of an uptrend — momentum favours buyers.

Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 81 it is overbought — the recent rally is stretched and can cool off.

MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently positive — short-term momentum is improving.

Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. DASH's is $8.74 (~4.0% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.

Support & resistance. Over the last month DASH found buyers near $146.11 (support) and sellers near $193.44 (resistance); its 52-week range is $143.30–$285.50. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.

Volume. The latest session traded 0.9× the 20-day average — about normal. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.

Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.

Revenue Growth
Research

4Y CAGR

29.4%

4/4 checks passedRevenue growingRevenue growth beats sector midpointEPS growingEPS growing faster than revenue

Revenue moved from $291.00M in 2018 to $13.72B in 2025, a 73.4% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year grew a strong 31.0% year over year. Consistent top-line growth is one sign of healthy demand.

Profitability
Research
1/4 checks passedProfitableNet margin above sector midpointROE above 12%ROIC above 10%

Gross Margin

50.9%

Operating Margin

5.3%

Net Margin

6.8%

ROE

9.6%

DoorDash keeps about 6.3% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 50.9% gross margin and 5.3% operating margin. Return on equity is 9.6% and return on invested capital about 6.0%. Margins are moderate — typical of a competitive but profitable business.

Debt Analysis
Research
4/4 checks passedDebt under 1× equityDebt under 2× equityInterest covered 3×+Short-term bills covered

Total Debt

Net Debt

Net Debt / EBITDA

Debt / Equity

0.27x

Leverage: debt-to-equity is 0.3x, and operating profit covers interest about 361.5x, with a current ratio of 1.4x. That is a conservative balance sheet — a cushion in downturns.

Cash Flow Analysis
Research
1/3 checks passedPositive free cash flowFCF yield above 2%Market expects achievable growth (<8%)

Operating CF

$2.43B

Free Cash Flow

$2.17B

FCF Margin

15.8%

In the latest year DoorDash produced about $2.43B of operating cash flow and $2.17B of free cash flow after capital spending. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about -0.8% on today's price. Cash flow is what ultimately pays shareholders, so it is worth tracking over time.

Valuation Analysis
Research
3/4 checks passedPositive earnings (P/E meaningful)P/E below sector's upper bandForward P/E below trailing (earnings growing)Trading below DCF fair value

P/E

102.19x

P/S

5.34x

P/B

12.57x

EV / EBITDA

DASH trades at 102.2x trailing earnings (about 73.0x on estimated forward earnings), 5.3x sales, and 12.6x book value. Reverse-engineering today's price implies the market expects roughly 6.2% long-term free-cash-flow growth. That is a rich multiple that prices in a lot of future growth.

DCF Fair Value (Educational)

A two-stage discounted cash flow on real SEC-filed free cash flow — the intrinsic-value anchor professional analysts triangulate from.

DCF fair value / share

Current price

$219.69

+8% · Near fair-value estimate

Starting FCF (latest 10-K)

$2.17B

Growth, years 1–5

20.0%

Fade to terminal, years 6–10

2.5%

Discount rate

9.0%

PV of 10-yr free cash flow$33.59B
PV of terminal value$56.44B
Estimated equity value$90.03B

Cash flows grow at the stage-1 rate (trailing revenue growth, capped at 20%) for five years, fade to 2.5% by year 10, and continue at that rate forever (Gordon terminal value), all discounted at 9.0%. Small changes in assumptions move the result a lot — treat this as one reference point, not a target price. Educational only, not investment advice.

Metrics vs. Sector Range

Where DASH sits versus its Consumer Discretionary sector peers in the S&P 500.

TTM P/E
102.2xExpensive
Forward P/E
73.0xExpensive
P/S ratio
5.3xExpensive
Revenue growth
31.0%Strong
EPS growth
189.2%Strong
Gross margin
50.9%Average
Net margin
6.3%Average
ROE
9.6%Average

Bands show the middle half (25th–75th percentile) of the 85 Consumer Discretionary companies in the S&P 500 — the peer-relative anchor professional comps analysis uses. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

How DASH stacks up against its Consumer Discretionary peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.

In the Consumer Discretionary sector (158 S&P 500 companies), DASH ranks #44 of 158 by our overall rating. It trades at a premium versus the sector on earnings (102.2x P/E vs. 25.8x median) with a lower return on equity (9.6% vs. 26.2%) and faster revenue growth (31.0% vs. 6.8%).

P/E vs sector

102.2x

median 25.8x

ROE vs sector

9.6%

median 26.2%

Growth vs sector

31.0%

median 6.8%

Sector rank

#44

of 158 by rating

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
DASHThis stock102.2x31.0%Neutral· 50
RCL19.2x9.8%Favorable· 66
MELI47.8x42.1%Neutral· 46
ABNB41.4x12.6%Favorable· 62
HLT47.3x8.7%Weak· 39
CVNA55.5x51.7%Neutral· 54
ORLY29.7x7.9%Neutral· 42
MAR36.4x4.7%Neutral· 42
Consumer Discretionary median25.8x6.8%24/100

Valuation vs. quality map

sector medianRCLMELIABNBHLTCVNAORLYMARDASHP/E — cheaper ←→ pricierROE — more profitable ↑

The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.

Compare side by side

Peers are the closest Consumer Discretionary companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 158 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.

5-Year Projection Model

Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.

2030 price target (Base Case)

$0.00 $0.00

vs. $219.69 today · expected CAGR 22%35%

Metric20262027202820292030
Revenue$17.97B$23.54B$30.84B$40.40B$52.92B
Net income$1.26B$1.65B$2.16B$2.83B$3.70B
EPS$3.30$4.33$5.67$7.43$9.73
Share price (low)$201.48$263.94$345.77$452.95$593.37
Share price (high)$336.91$441.35$578.16$757.40$992.19
CAGR (low–high)-8% / 53%10% / 42%16% / 38%20% / 36%22% / 35%

Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.

Bull Case

The case for DASH:

  • Revenue is growing 31.0% a year, a sign of real demand.
  • A conservative balance sheet (debt/equity 0.3x) lowers risk.
Bear Case

The case against DASH:

  • A rich 102.2x earnings multiple prices in a lot of growth.
  • Limited free cash flow at today's price.
Key Risks
Research

Valuation risk — at 102.2x earnings, disappointing results could compress the multiple.

Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.

Investment Thesis
Research

On balance, the picture is mixed: DoorDash is a large-cap consumer discretionary business still growing nicely, with modest profitability, and a sound balance sheet. It trades at 102.2x earnings, which our model scores Neutral (50/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.

Analyst Ratings

What 52 Wall Street analysts covering DASH recommend (August 2026). Consensus is a useful sanity check — not a substitute for your own homework.

Buy
consensus · score 4.0 / 5 across 52 analysts
Strong Buy 13Buy 28Hold 11Sell 0Strong Sell 0

Latest SEC Filings

DASH's most recent filings, straight from SEC EDGAR. Annual and quarterly reports are the deep dives; 8-Ks flag material events the moment they happen.

DASH — frequently asked questions

Is DASH a good stock to buy?

We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates DoorDash Neutral (50/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.

What is DASH's rating on The Stocks School?

DoorDash currently scores 50/100 (Neutral) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.

How our ratings work
Where does DASH's data come from?

Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from DoorDash's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.

How is the 5-year projection for DASH calculated?

It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.

Is this DASH analysis financial advice?

No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell DASH. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.