DCO

Based on Ducommun Incorporated's historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Ducommun do?

Ducommun designs and manufactures engineered components and assemblies for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial customers. It operates through two segments: Electronic Systems, which produces circuit board assemblies, cable systems, and avionics enclosures, and Structural Systems, which fabricates aero-structure components from metals and composites.

Does DCO pay dividends?

No, Ducommun does not currently pay a dividend. The company retains its cash flow to support manufacturing operations, program investments, and balance sheet management. Investors seeking regular income should note this when evaluating DCO.

When does DCO report earnings?

Ducommun follows a standard quarterly reporting cadence. Specific dates are not covered by our data source. For upcoming earnings dates, check Ducommun's investor relations page or a financial calendar service.

Is DCO a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates DCO as Below Average, driven by Weak scores on Quality and Moat. Growth and Risk are Neutral, and Valuation is also Neutral. Whether DCO fits a portfolio depends on individual risk tolerance and investment goals — the full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members.

Is DCO overvalued?

DCO's Valuation pillar is rated Neutral, suggesting the stock is neither clearly cheap nor obviously expensive relative to its fundamentals. Given the Weak Quality and Moat scores, investors should weigh whether the current price adequately compensates for those underlying limitations.

How does DCO compare to its competitors?

Ducommun competes with companies like V2X, Voyager Technologies, and Redwire in the broader aerospace and defense supply chain. Each competitor has a distinct focus — services, space systems, or in-space manufacturing — while Ducommun's core strength lies in engineered hardware manufacturing across both electronic and structural domains.

What is DCO's market cap bracket?

Ducommun is classified as a mid-cap company. This places it in a tier that typically offers more growth potential than large-caps but with greater volatility and less financial scale than the largest defense primes.

Who founded Ducommun?

Ducommun's roots trace back to the mid-nineteenth century as a hardware merchant, though the modern incorporated entity dates to 1973. Detailed founding history is publicly available through the company's official corporate profile and investor relations materials.

Is DCO a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, DCO's Below Average UQS Score — with Weak Quality and Moat pillars — raises questions about durable competitive advantage and consistent financial returns. Long-term investors typically seek stronger scores in these areas. The full analysis is available to Pro members.

What is the main competitive advantage of Ducommun?

Ducommun's positioning in long-cycle aerospace and defense programs provides some revenue stability, as switching costs on certified manufacturing programs can be meaningful. However, the Weak Moat score suggests this advantage is not yet translating into strong pricing power or above-average returns relative to sector peers.

What sector does DCO belong to?

Ducommun operates in the Industrials sector, specifically within aerospace and defense manufacturing. Its products serve both commercial aviation and military platforms, giving it exposure to two distinct demand cycles within the broader industrial landscape.

Ducommun Incorporated currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Ducommun Incorporated shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.

Ducommun Incorporated has some risk factors including moderate leverage or solvency concerns.

Ducommun Incorporated has a mixed valuation — some metrics suggest fair value while others appear stretched.

Ducommun Incorporated operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for DCO.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Ducommun Incorporated is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Ducommun Incorporated's competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Ducommun Incorporated is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.