Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB) — Stock Score Summary

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB) has a MoatMap StockRank of 76/100 based on Quality (77/100), Value (49/100), and Momentum (34/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Dolby Laboratories is a high-quality, asset-light licensing business with a strong brand moat. However, it lacks a powerful macro inflection tailwind or structural growth catalyst within our 18-month horizon, making it a passive compounder rather than an asymmetric winner.

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. develops and licenses advanced audio and visual technologies, including renowned surround sound, noise reduction, and imaging solutions, across consumer electronics and entertainment. Its competitive moat stems from a vast portfolio of patented intellectual property and industry-standard technologies widely adopted in content creation, distribution, and playback. This established ubiquity ensures strong licensing revenues and high barriers to entry for competitors.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$54.13
Market Cap$5.2B
P/E (TTM)21.44
P/E (Forward)11.74
Price/Book1.95
Return on Equity9.4%
Return on Invested Capital10.0%
Debt/Equity1.89
Gross Margin87.4%
Operating Margin29.1%
Revenue Growth7.1%
Dividend Yield2.6%
Free Cash Flow$289M

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. operates in the Specialty Business Services industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dolby Laboratories, Inc.’s (DLB) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB) is 76/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (77), Value (49), and Momentum (34) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Dolby Laboratories, Inc. have an economic moat?
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB) has a Quality factor score of 77/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Dolby Laboratories, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 76/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Dolby Laboratories, Inc. in?
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Business Services industry (United States).
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