DoorDash, Inc. (DASH) Factsheet

DoorDash, Inc. (DASH) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2026-10-30. Data as of Q3 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 6.7%. FCF margin 15.8%. D/E 0.3x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	6.7%	Below expectations
FCF Margin	15.8%	Strong cash generation
Debt/Equity	0.3x	Conservative leverage

ROIC 6.7% — Top 50% of sector peers. FCF margin 15.8% — Top 50%.

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Profitability: DoorDash, Inc. earns 6.7% ROIC, Top 50% in Technology

ROIC TTM 6.7%, sector median 4.4%, Top 50%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 5.0% × asset turnover 0.9x. Gross margin 51.9%. Operating margin 5.3%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	DASH	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	6.7%	Warning	Above sector median of 4.4%
Return on Equity (ROE)	10.6%	Adequate	Moderate equity returns
Gross Margin	51.9%	Excellent	Strong pricing power
Operating Margin	5.3%	Adequate	Moderate operational efficiency

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Cash Flow: DoorDash, Inc. generates $2.7B FCF at 15.8% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $2.7B. FCF margin 15.8%, Top 50%. OCF/Net income 2.8x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	DASH	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	15.8%	Good	Excellent cash conversion
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$2.7B	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	2.8x	Excellent	High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: DoorDash, Inc. at 0.3x leverage

Debt/Equity 0.3x. Net cash $3.3B. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	DASH	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	0.3x	Excellent	Conservative capital structure
Net Cash Position	$3.3B	Excellent	Net cash positive

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Valuation: DoorDash, Inc. trades at 70.5x earnings

P/E 70.5x. EV/Sales 4.2x. FCF yield 3.6%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	DASH	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	70.5x	Warning	Premium valuation
EV/Sales	4.2x	Good	Growth premium priced in
FCF Yield	3.6%	Adequate	Lower cash yield

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Capital Allocation: DoorDash, Inc. returns 1.4% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 1.4% (buyback 1.4%). Capital returned $1.0B TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	DASH	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	1.4%	Adequate	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Buyback Yield	1.4%	Adequate	Minimal buyback activity
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$1.0B	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	6.7%	Top 50%	1.5x above
Free Cash Flow Margin	15.8%	Top 50%	1.5x above
Gross Margin	51.9%	Top 50%	1.0x above
Operating Margin	5.3%	Top 50%	1.1x above
Return on Equity (ROE)	10.6%	Top 50%	1.7x above
P/E Ratio	70.5x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	DASH	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	6.7%	Warning	Top 50% of sector (median: 4.4%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	15.8%	Good	Top 50% of sector (median: 10.3%)
Gross Margin	51.9%	Excellent	Top 50% of sector (median: 51.0%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	25.5%	Excellent	Conservative capital structure
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	70.5x	Warning	High expectations priced in
Free Cash Flow Yield	3.6%	Adequate	Moderate yield

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is DoorDash, Inc.'s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

DoorDash, Inc. (DASH) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 6.7%. The 8-quarter median ROIC is 5.8% with a improving trend. Sector median 4.4%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Q: What is DoorDash, Inc.'s Free Cash Flow Margin?

DoorDash, Inc. (DASH) has a free cash flow margin of 15.8%, generating $2.7 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Q: What is DoorDash, Inc.'s P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

DoorDash, Inc. (DASH) trades at a P/E ratio of 70.5x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 4.2x. FCF yield 3.6%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Q: What is DoorDash, Inc.'s revenue and earnings growth?

DoorDash, Inc. (DASH) grew revenue by 35.0% year-over-year. EPS +26.2% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Q: Is DoorDash, Inc. buying back stock?

DoorDash, Inc. (DASH) repurchased $1.0 billion of stock over the trailing twelve months. This represents a buyback yield of 1.4%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Q: How does DoorDash, Inc. compare to competitors in Technology?

Compared to other companies in Technology, DoorDash, Inc. (DASH) shows: ROIC 6.7%, sector median 4.4% (Top 50%). FCF margin 15.8%, sector median 10.3% (Top 50%). Gross margin 51.9%, 0.9pp above sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Technology companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with DoorDash, Inc.?

No quantitative warning flags fired for DoorDash, Inc. (DASH) on margin trend, FCF trend, ROIC trend, or leverage thresholds. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2026-10-30. TTM metrics as of Q3 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.