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DIRTT Environmental Solutions

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Neutral 48 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:48Neutral
Price Target:
C$0.92
▲(3.48% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/28/26
The score is held back primarily by weak financial performance (return to losses, negative free cash flow, and elevated/increasing leverage). Technicals are a partial offset with the stock trading above key moving averages and mildly positive momentum, but valuation remains constrained due to a negative P/E and no dividend yield data.
Positive Factors
Modular, reconfigurable interior model
DIRTT’s core prefabricated and reconfigurable interior systems reduce onsite labour, schedules and waste versus built-in-place construction. This model supports repeatable manufacturing, faster project throughput and lower installation complexity — durable advantages in renovation-driven markets and sustainability-focused tenders.
Proprietary software-enabled configuration (ICE)
A proprietary configuration/design workflow materially ties engineering, manufacturing and installation, lowering specification friction and error. Software-driven fabrication creates switching costs, streamlines project delivery, and supports scalable margin improvement when adoption across channels deepens — a structural commercial moat.
Proven ability to generate cash historically
Prior years of positive operating and free cash flow demonstrate the business can convert modular project revenue into internal liquidity when execution and margins align. That operational cash-generation capacity indicates manufacturing and working-capital processes can scale profitably under the right conditions.
Negative Factors
Elevated and rising leverage
Leverage more than doubled year-over-year, tightening financial flexibility. Higher debt loads increase interest and refinancing risk, limit capacity to invest in product R&D or capacity expansion, and raise the likelihood of dilutive or costly financing if operating performance does not stabilize over the medium term.
Negative free cash flow in 2025
The shift to negative free cash flow erodes the company’s ability to fund working capital and capex internally. Persistent negative FCF alongside elevated debt increases reliance on external capital, heightens refinancing risk, and constrains strategic flexibility during cyclical downturns in construction activity.
Profitability volatility and margin compression
A sharp gross margin decline and a swing from profit to loss indicate pricing pressure or rising input/installation costs and weak operating leverage. This earnings volatility undermines predictable cash flow and makes long-term planning and reinvestment harder, increasing operational and execution risk.

DIRTT Environmental Solutions (DRT) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)

DIRTT Environmental Solutions Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionDIRTT Environmental Solutions Ltd. designs, manufactures, and installs prefabricated interior solutions for use in commercial spaces across various industries and businesses in the United States, Canada, internationally. Its ICE software interior construction software provides end-to-end integration, design, order engineering, manufacturing, and installation services. The company's interior construction solutions include prefabricated, customized interior modular walls, ceilings, and floors; decorative and functional millwork; power infrastructure; network infrastructure; and pre-installed medical gas piping systems. It offers interior construction solutions through a network of independent distribution partners. It serves commercial, healthcare, education, hospitality, and other industries, as well as medical gas piping systems for healthcare. DIRTT Environmental Solutions Ltd. was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
How the Company Makes MoneyDIRTT generates revenue primarily through the sale of its modular construction products and systems to commercial clients. The company operates a business-to-business model where it partners with architects, designers, and contractors to integrate its products into larger construction projects. Key revenue streams include direct sales of modular wall systems, as well as recurring revenue from services related to installation, maintenance, and upgrades of its products. Additionally, DIRTT has established strategic partnerships with various construction firms and technology providers, enhancing its market reach and enabling collaborative projects that can lead to increased sales. The company's focus on sustainability and efficiency also positions it well to capitalize on the growing demand for environmentally friendly building solutions.

DIRTT Environmental Solutions Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Jul 30, 2025
(Q2-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 13, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed outlook with significant challenges posed by revenue decline, decreased profit margins, and increased costs due to tariffs. However, the company is optimistic about its growth prospects, given the expansion of its sales pipeline and strategic innovations. Despite the current financial setbacks, DIRTT is focusing on operational efficiency and safety, while expanding product offerings and market reach.
Q2-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Increased Sales Pipeline
DIRTT's 12-month forward sales pipeline increased by 12% to $311 million from $278 million at the start of 2025, the first time in over two years exceeding $300 million.
Successful Project with Integrated Solutions Team
DIRTT's integrated solutions team supported a partner in securing an $11 million project and an additional $4 million opportunity with a Fortune 200 client in the semiconductor space.
Expansion and Product Innovation
DIRTT expanded into new markets with a new one-hour fire-rated wall for healthcare and life sciences and introduced office pods to meet changing workplace demands.
Operational Efficiency and Safety
Achieved a 99% on-time in-full delivery performance and maintained a strong safety record with a total recordable incident rate 62% lower than the industry average.
Negative Updates
Revenue Decline
Revenues for Q2 2025 were $38.9 million, a decrease of 6% compared to the same period of 2024, due to delayed customer orders and construction schedule pushouts.
Decreased Gross Profit Margin
Gross profit margin decreased from 37.3% to 27.8% year-over-year, impacted by tariff duties and lower revenue volumes.
Increased Tariffs and Costs
The introduction of a 50% tariff on aluminum and steel in June 2025 significantly impacted costs, with aluminum costs representing about 10% of total product revenue.
Net Loss
Net loss after tax for Q2 2025 was $6.6 million compared to a net income of $0.6 million in Q2 2024, due to decreased gross profit, foreign exchange gain, and increased operating expenses.
Negative Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was a $2 million loss, down from a $3.2 million adjusted EBITDA in Q2 2024.
Decreased Cash Position
Cash decreased from $29.3 million at year-end 2024 to $23.1 million, with cash used in operations amounting to $3.9 million.
Company Guidance
During the second quarter of 2025, DIRTT Environmental Solutions faced macroeconomic challenges, including tariff-driven costs and delayed contracts, leading to a 6% decrease in revenue to $38.9 million compared to the same period in 2024. The gross profit margin fell from 37.3% to 27.8%, significantly impacted by tariffs on exports to the U.S. and lower revenue volumes. Operating expenses rose by 6% to $15.2 million, primarily due to increased litigation and compensation costs, while net loss after tax was $6.6 million, a stark contrast to the previous year's net income of $0.6 million. The adjusted EBITDA showed a $2 million loss, down from a $3.2 million gain in 2024. The company ended the quarter with $23.1 million in unrestricted cash, and its 12-month forward sales pipeline increased by 12% to $311 million. Looking ahead, DIRTT expects to mitigate tariff impacts by the fourth quarter and anticipates a return to positive adjusted EBITDA, driven by strategic growth initiatives and a strong sales pipeline.

DIRTT Environmental Solutions Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Financial results are volatile and recently deteriorated: 2025 returned to a sizable net loss with negative operating profit and notable gross margin compression versus 2024. Leverage is elevated and increased (debt-to-equity ~2.19x in 2025), while cash generation weakened sharply with negative free cash flow, reducing financial flexibility.
Income Statement
34
Negative
Revenue has been relatively flat over the cycle (2025: +3.0% after a small decline in 2024), but profitability is volatile and recently deteriorated. After a profitable 2024 (about 8.5% net margin), 2025 returned to a sizable net loss (about -8.6% net margin) and negative operating profit, indicating execution/price-cost pressure and limited earnings durability. Gross margin also compressed meaningfully (about 37% in 2024 to ~29% in 2025), reinforcing weaker operating leverage.
Balance Sheet
38
Negative
Leverage is elevated and has increased again recently: debt-to-equity moved from ~1.23x (2024) to ~2.19x (2025), while returns to shareholders swung from strong positive (2024) to materially negative (2025) as losses returned. The balance sheet did improve versus the extreme stress seen in 2023 (very high leverage then), but the current debt load relative to equity and the lack of consistent profitability remain key risks.
Cash Flow
27
Negative
Cash generation weakened sharply in 2025, with operating cash flow roughly breakeven-to-negative and free cash flow negative, a major step down from positive operating and free cash flow in 2023–2024. This reversal suggests working-capital or profitability headwinds and reduces financial flexibility, particularly given the company’s leverage. While 2023 showed strong cash generation despite losses, the latest year’s negative free cash flow increases refinancing and funding risk if the trend persists.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue171.81M174.31M181.93M172.16M147.59M
Gross Profit50.48M64.38M59.54M28.16M23.46M
EBITDA5.69M25.79M-391.00K-37.77M-45.42M
Net Income-14.70M14.77M-14.58M-54.96M-53.67M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets102.32M118.22M124.32M143.65M199.44M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments20.54M29.29M24.74M10.82M60.31M
Total Debt62.48M52.32M89.75M98.86M104.12M
Total Liabilities73.83M75.63M117.22M125.66M131.67M
Stockholders Equity28.48M42.59M7.10M17.99M67.77M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-2.65M4.16M11.79M-48.33M-45.33M
Operating Cash Flow-195.36K7.34M14.82M-44.26M-31.21M
Investing Cash Flow-3.79M-1.90M7.66M-4.02M-14.14M
Financing Cash Flow-5.07M-415.00K-11.61M-874.00K62.45M

DIRTT Environmental Solutions Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price0.89
Price Trends
50DMA
0.88
Positive
100DMA
0.91
Positive
200DMA
0.87
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
0.02
Negative
RSI
60.92
Neutral
STOCH
87.71
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:DRT, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 0.89 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.85, above the 50-day MA of 0.88, and above the 200-day MA of 0.87, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.02 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 60.92 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 87.71 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for TSE:DRT.

DIRTT Environmental Solutions Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
73
Outperform
C$15.94B5.7256.38%0.09%13.97%715.65%
69
Neutral
C$1.80B13.1821.68%2.88%6.26%0.52%
66
Neutral
C$14.72B30.8215.59%0.67%11.73%41.17%
65
Neutral
C$2.39B9.420.92%2.38%25.68%
63
Neutral
$10.79B15.437.44%2.01%2.89%-14.66%
53
Neutral
C$47.77M7.34-1.07%9.30%-151.79%
48
Neutral
C$178.42M-8.61-18.77%-2.73%-155.71%
* Industrials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
TSE:DRT
DIRTT Environmental Solutions
0.92
-0.03
-3.16%
TSE:STN
Stantec
126.46
7.55
6.35%
TSE:ATRL
AtkinsRealis
95.46
27.88
41.27%
TSE:ARE
Aecon Group Inc.
37.33
15.81
73.49%
TSE:AEP
Atlas Engineered Products Ltd
0.67
-0.21
-23.86%
TSE:BDT
Bird Construction
32.23
11.69
56.88%

DIRTT Environmental Solutions Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesStock BuybackFinancial DisclosuresLegal ProceedingsPrivate Placements and Financing
DIRTT Posts Higher Q4 Revenue but Swings to Loss as Transformation and Refinancing Accelerate
Negative
Feb 26, 2026

DIRTT Environmental Solutions reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of $50.9 million, up 4% year over year, with gross margin improving to 36.6%, but it swung to a net loss of $3.7 million from a prior-year profit despite stronger adjusted EBITDA of $6.2 million. Liquidity declined to $32.1 million, and the company is actively managing its balance sheet and cost base through refinancing, an early lease termination with related impairment, and repayment of convertible debentures.

The company advanced a broad transformation and governance agenda, adding an executive chairman, a chief transformation officer, and a new chief technology officer while renewing its share buyback program and securing up to C$15 million in financing from the Business Development Bank of Canada alongside amendments to its RBC credit facility. DIRTT also continued to defend its intellectual and competitive position through ongoing litigation against Falkbuilt and strengthened shareholder alignment via a new support and standstill agreement with its largest investor, moves that collectively aim to bolster its strategic position amid operational and financial headwinds.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:DRT) stock is a Hold with a C$0.84 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on DIRTT Environmental Solutions stock, see the TSE:DRT Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
DIRTT Sets Date for Q4 2025 Results and Investor Call
Neutral
Feb 18, 2026

DIRTT Environmental Solutions said it will release its fourth quarter 2025 financial results on February 25, 2026, after markets close, followed by a webcast and conference call on February 26 hosted by CEO Benjamin Urban and CFO Fareeha Khan. The planned results announcement and analyst Q&A underscore ongoing investor engagement around DIRTT’s performance and strategy in the industrialized construction and modular interiors market, with replay access available via the company’s investor website.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:DRT) stock is a Hold with a C$0.84 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on DIRTT Environmental Solutions stock, see the TSE:DRT Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
DIRTT Reshapes Governance as 726 Entities Take 15% Stake and Board Seat
Positive
Feb 17, 2026

DIRTT Environmental Solutions has entered into a new support and standstill agreement with its largest shareholder, 22NW Fund, and the 726 Entities, coinciding with the 726 Entities’ acquisition of a 15% stake in the company from WWT Opportunity #1 LLC. As part of the agreement, DIRTT appointed Jeremy Gold of the Briger Family Office to its board as the nominee of the 726 Entities, reinforcing investor influence and governance as the company pursues its transformation strategy.

Under the revised governance arrangements, both 22NW and the 726 Entities gain the right to nominate one director each at DIRTT’s 2026 annual general meeting, contingent on maintaining specified ownership thresholds, while committing to voting support for management’s slate and observing standstill restrictions, including limits on additional share purchases and take-over bids. The deal replaces WWT’s prior nomination rights, reshaping DIRTT’s shareholder alignment and board composition, and formalizes early warning disclosures reflecting the shift in major shareholdings following the transfer of nearly 29 million shares to the 726 Entities.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:DRT) stock is a Hold with a C$0.84 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on DIRTT Environmental Solutions stock, see the TSE:DRT Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
DIRTT Sees Year-End Surge in Commercial Activity as Projects Shift to Execution
Positive
Jan 22, 2026

DIRTT Environmental Solutions reported strong commercial activity in December 2025 as clients moved projects from planning to execution, particularly across healthcare, public sector, and workplace environments. The company’s performance is aligning with broader market improvements, including a rise in construction planning indicators and shorter planning timelines, and is highlighted by a major project exceeding $7 million with U-Haul and engagements with prominent clients such as Google Toronto and the Texas Department of Public Safety, underscoring growing demand for DIRTT’s flexible, fast-to-deploy interior construction solutions and enhancing its near-term project visibility.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:DRT) stock is a Hold with a C$0.84 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on DIRTT Environmental Solutions stock, see the TSE:DRT Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
DIRTT Reports Strong Year-End Momentum with Major Project Wins
Positive
Dec 16, 2025

DIRTT Environmental Solutions reported strong year-end commercial momentum with over $15 million in orders from clients like Visa, ExxonMobil, and LinkedIn, indicating robust demand in the industrialized construction sector. The company’s continued project wins and increased planning activity across the industry suggest a stable environment for interior construction, with DIRTT focusing on enhancing client support throughout project lifecycles.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:DRT) stock is a Hold with a C$0.85 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on DIRTT Environmental Solutions stock, see the TSE:DRT Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Feb 28, 2026