DWCH Datawatch Corporation
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NASDAQSector
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Computer Software: Prepackaged SoftwareMarket Cap.
83.6M
Very Poor Cash Return on Invested Capital over the past 5 years
DWCH has failed to generate positive returns on its investments in buildings, projects and equipment.
This could be due to poor management, lack of an economic moat or the capital intensive nature of the business.
DWCH has lost $37,403.06 of cash for every $100 invested.
DWCH has lost $37,403.06 of cash for every $100 invested.
Figures in USD. Fiscal year ends in September
| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 3.30M | 1.60M | 1.87M | 1.46M | 1.15M | |||||
| divided by | ||||||||||
| Invested Capital | 5.63M | 5.82M | -1,000.00 | -1.07M | -1.75M | |||||
| Cash ROIC | 58.72% | 27.49% | -186,900.00% | -136.10% | -65.39% | |||||
Very Poor Return on Equity over the past 5 years
DWCH has shown an inability to deliver results for shareholders. This could be due to poor management,
DWCH operating in a highly competitive industry, or having a weak business in general.
DWCH has generated a $12.25 loss for every $100 of Shareholders' Equity.
DWCH has generated a $12.25 loss for every $100 of Shareholders' Equity.
Figures in USD. Fiscal year ends in September
| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | ||||||
| Net Income | 1.67M | 717,000.00 | -4.94M | 380,000.00 | 132,000.00 | |||||
| divided by | ||||||||||
| Stockholders' Equity | 9.02M | 10.08M | 5.17M | 5.68M | 6.34M | |||||
| Return on Equity | 18.50% | 7.11% | -95.63% | 6.69% | 2.08% | |||||
Excellent Business Performance over the past 10 years
DWCH has been able to maintain profitability in good times and bad. This could mean DWCH has an extremely strong business or has the ability to scale down costs when needed.
This should be a fairly resilient business, but double check for future sustainability by looking at its Risk Factors in the Annual Report.
DWCH has created positive free cash flow for 9 or more of the past 10 years.
DWCH has created positive free cash flow for 9 or more of the past 10 years.
Figures in USD. Fiscal year ends in September
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | |
| Free Cash Flow | 2.90M | 1.62M | 1.45M | 819,868.00 | 62,717.00 | 3.30M | 1.60M | 1.87M | 1.46M | 1.15M |