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This summary was created by AI, based on 35 opinions in the last 12 months.

Dollarama Inc. (DOL-T) has garnered a mixed response from experts, highlighting its impressive growth and resilience in the face of economic slowdown. Investors appreciate its dominant position in Canada, backed by low competition and a solid business model. Analysts note concerns about the stock's high valuation, often trading above 30x forward PE in light of 15% earnings growth forecasts. While some are optimistic about its long-term potential, citing strong management and continued expansion, others express caution, suggesting that current prices may be unsustainable, urging potential investors to wait for a dip. Despite speculation about its high valuation, many maintain that Dollarama remains a strong hold for those looking for stability in uncertain market conditions.

Consensus
Hold
Valuation
Overvalued
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WAIT

Wouldn't buy now. Has benefited from the economic uncertainty, and so valuation has come up dramatically. North of 35x PE, so risk that could contract over the long term. Wonderful business, well positioned with price points to capture a larger portion of wallets in tough times. 

Last conference call referenced a small impact from sourcing from China, with the hit to margins yet to be seen.

BUY

Fantastic growth. Outperformed US peers. With tariffs, opportunity to expand margins, which would make a big difference to revenues. A top 10 holding for him. In a slowdown, consumers will be looking for bargains.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Mar 06/24, Up 48%)

Still loves it. Paying 34x forward PE for 15% earnings growth. Dominant position. Cumulative effects of inflation driving more people to cost-conscious shopping. Recession resilient.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Mar 26/24, Up 44%)

Still adding for new clients. Key has been that it has very little competition, unlike US counterparts. You pay up for that position, at 35x forward PE, but you get 15% earnings growth going forward. 

Beneficiary of cumulative effects of inflation and uncertainty in Canadian economy. Recession-resilient business model. Outpaced the TSX since its IPO in 2009.

DON'T BUY

So richly priced. Valuation is north of 30x PE because value proposition is so strong and consumers are pinched so hard.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 15/24, Up 35%)

Continues to like it. Paying a premium, but for specific reasons. Trades at 31x forward PE for 15% earnings growth. Recent decline is a good chance to add. In Canada, demand is growing for value-priced essentials.

BUY

Canadian stores, but worried about depreciating currency hard on the companies bottom line. Although company has done an amazing job opening stores - would wait to buy. Depends on currency risk. Would be a good long term hold of 5-10 years. 

Unspecified

It is an outstanding company with great management. It is on the expensive side at 30X earnings but if not buying, it is at least a good long term hold. There will not likely be a pullback.

SELL ON STRENGTH

Would recommend selling shares at this time. Strong business model, but company is over valued. Store growth in Canada has slowed - moving towards Mexico, which is risky. Buy on cheaper valuation. 

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TOP PICK

This is no income stock at a 0.25% dividend yield, and currently DOL shares are only $12.50 below highs of $152.97. Also, the PE of 35.88x is historically stretched. DOL traded at 30.3x to end 2022 and 31.3x three years ago. However, as Stockchaser Trevor Rose notes, Dollarama is a fine long-term hold. With volatility likely in January, pick this one up on a 5-10% pullback when its valuation normalizes.

BUY

One way to judge management is to think about capital costs versus their return on invested capital. How are they allocating capital and making over and above that, because that translates into free cashflow. FCF in 2021 was $700M; at the end of January 2024, it was $1.2B. So FCF has gone up 60%, a very good sign. Allows them to open new stores, with each new store adding revenue.

He looks for ROICs of 15% or greater. In terms of ROIC, they're making 20% on their money with cost of capital at 8.5%. That's a difference of 12%, and a whole lot of free cashflow. Lets them be flexible, continue with their growth plan, and stock price is performing as it should be.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

The chart has been in an uptrend since early 2022, but is weakening now. It just moved below its 50-day moving average. He's cautious about DOL, though it's been a super performer in recent years. There's been institutional selling in the past month or so. Expect more downside in the coming weeks, down to its 200-day moving average. Maybe buy in January and February on pullbacks.

Unspecified

It has recently come off with plans to expand in Calgary so there are cost headwinds to 2027. Valuation is quite high. It is expanding in other countries, eg. Latin America, so there is good growth ahead.
The question also included his cash position. They are fully invested but will probably take some profits in January.

HOLD

Reported today. Met expectations on sales, EPS, and operating profit. Sales and earnings both grew ~6%, which puts it near the top of the pack given slowing economic growth. 

Market's not taking results in stride. Two new tidbits of information from the results. Extended longer-term outlook for store count in Canada, which acknowledges the maturity of the concept. Plans to open 1.6M square foot distribution centre in Calgary, which complicates the business model a bit. We've seen this before, he's comfortable owning.

SELL

Dramatic divergence between DOL and US peers. Hasn't figured out why. Analysts keep raising price targets, as they keep beating earnings. The trend is there. Trades at 35x forward PE, and he's a value investor. No big dividend. Subject to big market correction. Doesn't love the risk/reward.

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Dollarama Inc.(DOL-T) Rating

Ranking : 4 out of 5

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Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 4

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 5

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 4

Total Signals / Votes : 13

Stockchase rating for Dollarama Inc. is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

Dollarama Inc.(DOL-T) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dollarama Inc. stock symbol?

Dollarama Inc. is a Canadian stock, trading under the symbol DOL-T on the Toronto Stock Exchange (DOL-CT). It is usually referred to as TSX:DOL or DOL-T

Is Dollarama Inc. a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 13 stock analysts published opinions about DOL-T. 4 analysts recommended to BUY the stock. 4 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation is . Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Dollarama Inc..

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Why is Dollarama Inc. stock dropping?

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Is Dollarama Inc. worth watching?

13 stock analysts on Stockchase covered Dollarama Inc. In the last year. It is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is Dollarama Inc. stock price?

On 2025-04-25, Dollarama Inc. (DOL-T) stock closed at a price of $170.99.