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The Detroit Legal News Company (DTRL) Stock

$293.00 +0.00% OTC: DTRL Communication Services

Established in 1898 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, The Detroit Legal News Company delivers sheet-fed commercial printing solutions to clients throughout southeastern Michigan. Furthermore, through its subsidiary, Detroit Legal News Publishing, LLC, the firm publishes legal newspapers, primarily serving subscribers across southern Michigan.

Valuation

MetricValue
Price$293.00
Market Cap$11.06M
P/E Ratio5.80
P/B Ratio0.92
P/S Ratio0.21
EPS (TTM)$50.52
52-Week High$315.00
52-Week Low$240.55
Dividend Yield2.73%

Financials & Margins

MetricValue
ROE15.92%
ROA12.54%
ROCE18.54%
Gross Margin43.53%
Operating Margin4.85%
Net Margin3.61%
Debt/Equity0.06
Current Ratio6.81

Annual Financials (USD)

Metric20212022202320242025
Revenue$10.0M$21.0M$17.0M$25.0M$53.0M
Operating Profit$-1.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$2.0M
Net Profit$0$2.0M$1.0M$1.0M$2.0M
EPS$11.58$49.63$29.57$28.75$46.51
Op Margin-11.5%13.9%10.1%5.9%4.5%

Balance Sheet (USD)

Metric20212022202320242025
Total Assets$13.0M$14.0M$15.0M$16.0M$15.0M
Total Liabilities$1.0M$2.0M$2.0M$4.0M$3.0M
Cash$8.0M$7.0M$6.0M$4.0M$4.0M
Borrowings$0$0$0$1.0M$1.0M

Cash Flow (USD)

Metric20212022202320242025
Operating Cash Flow$-1.0M$1.0M$2.0M$1.0M$3.0M
Investing Cash Flow$0$0$-6.0M$-1.0M$0
Financing Cash Flow$0$0$0$-1.0M$0
Net Cash Flow$-1.0M$-1.0M$-2.0M$-2.0M$1.0M
Free Cash Flow$-1.0M$1.0M$-1.0M$1.0M$3.0M

Valuation & Return Ratios

MetricValue
PEG Ratio-0.13
EV / EBITDA2.03
FCF Yield0.00%
Quick Ratio6.44
Interest Coverage—
Return 1Y2.60%
Return 3Y1.41%
Return 5Y20.75%

About The Detroit Legal News Company

Established in 1898 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, The Detroit Legal News Company delivers sheet-fed commercial printing solutions to clients throughout southeastern Michigan. Furthermore, through its subsidiary, Detroit Legal News Publishing, LLC, the firm publishes legal newspapers, primarily serving subscribers across southern Michigan.

The Detroit Legal News Company is headquartered in US.

The Detroit Legal News Company (DTRL) stock trades at $293.00 with a market capitalization of $11.06M. The stock is valued at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 5.80, price-to-book of 0.92, price-to-sales of 0.21. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has ranged between $240.55 and $315.00, and currently trades 7.0% below its 52-week high. It pays a dividend yielding 2.73%.

On profitability, The Detroit Legal News Company generates a return on equity (ROE) of 15.92%, above the typical market range of roughly 12-15%, return on capital employed of 18.54%, an operating margin of 4.85%, a net profit margin of 3.61%.

Official website: dlnco.com

The Detroit Legal News Company by the numbers, 2016–2025

Between 2016 and 2025 The Detroit Legal News Company reported revenue of $19.0M rising to $53.0M, a change of +178.9% across 10 years. Compounded, revenue has grown 27.1% a year over five years, 36.1% over three, 112.0% over the last twelve months. Net profit rose to $2.0M.

Operating margin went from 8.2% in 2016 to 4.5% in 2025, a fall of 3.8 percentage points. The most recent net margin is 3.61%. On a trailing twelve-month basis to Mar '26, revenue is $53.0M and net profit $1.0M.

Borrowings stand at $1.0M, cash on hand is $4.3M, cash from operations was $3.0M in the latest year, positive in 9 of the last 10.

Return on equity has averaged 10.3% over five years, and was 16.7% in the most recent year.

The share price itself has compounded at 3.8% a year over five years, 0.5% over three, 2.6% over the last year. Past price movement is history, not a forecast.

Figures are as reported and in the company's own reporting currency. They describe what has already happened and carry no implication about what follows.

The Detroit Legal News Company (DTRL) — frequently asked questions

What is The Detroit Legal News Company (DTRL) stock price today?

The Detroit Legal News Company (DTRL) is currently trading at $293.00, up 0% today.

What is DTRL P/E ratio?

The Detroit Legal News Company's P/E ratio is 5.80. This is below the typical market average of roughly 18-22x. A low P/E can reflect a lower valuation, slower expected growth, or both.

What is DTRL return on equity (ROE)?

The Detroit Legal News Company's return on equity (ROE) is 15.92%. ROE measures net income relative to shareholders' equity. This is above the typical market range of roughly 12-15%.

What is The Detroit Legal News Company's market cap?

The Detroit Legal News Company has a market capitalization of $11.06M.

Does DTRL pay a dividend?

Yes. The Detroit Legal News Company currently yields 2.73%. Yield moves with the share price, so it changes daily even when the payment does not.

How much debt does DTRL carry?

The Detroit Legal News Company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06. That compares total borrowings with shareholders' equity: a figure under 1 means equity exceeds debt.

What is DTRL's profit margin?

The Detroit Legal News Company reports a net profit margin of 3.61% — the share of revenue left after every cost, including tax and interest.

What sector is DTRL in?

The Detroit Legal News Company is classified under Communication Services, in the Publishing industry. Ratios are most informative compared with other companies in the same industry rather than across the whole market.

Which exchange is DTRL listed on?

The Detroit Legal News Company trades on OTC under the ticker DTRL.

What is DTRL's 52-week range?

Over the last year The Detroit Legal News Company has traded between $240.55 and $315.00.

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