GROWTH
Top line contracting.
−1.1% YoY versus +1.9% prior. 3y CAGR +2.7%.
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The Question
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
2 of 3 legendary models say BUY DBX — but Joel Greenblatt disagrees.
What would legendary investors pay for DBX?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
Dropbox, Inc.'s ROE and debt-to-equity are non-meaningful — large accumulated buybacks have driven stockholders' equity below zero, so the ratio denominators are uninterpretable. Operating margin and free cash flow are the better lenses here.
Financial story
Dropbox, Inc.'s ROE and debt-to-equity are non-meaningful — large accumulated buybacks have driven stockholders' equity below zero, so the ratio denominators are uninterpretable. Operating margin and free cash flow are the better lenses here.
Bottom line: DBX is rated BUY by 2 of 3 legendary models, with 0 holding and 1 flagging it overvalued, but earns a B sector grade (62/100) in Technology. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
−1.1% YoY versus +1.9% prior. 3y CAGR +2.7%.
−1.1%Net margin 20.2% versus 17.7% prior (+2.4pp). Operating 27.4%.
20.2%P/E 15.0x — 9% below the 5y median of 16.6x. Forward 8.4x hints at EPS expansion next year.
15.0xHow does DBX compare?
2 of 3 legendary investor models rate DBX a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
Average fair value across qualifying models: $59. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
DBX trades at 15.8x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
DBX and PAYC differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full DBX vs PAYC compare matrix.
Buffett, Greenblatt, and Munger evaluate DBX against their respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
DBX's P/E ratio is 15.8x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
See exactly where DBX ranks
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Sign in to see the rankingDBX sits at #15 in Technology with a B grade (62/100).
