SALESFORCE INC (1CRM.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

BIT:1CRM • US79466L3024

166.68 EUR
+9.44 (+6%)
Last: Feb 26, 2026, 07:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to 1CRM. 1CRM was compared to 112 industry peers in the Software industry. While 1CRM belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 1CRM has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • 1CRM had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year 1CRM had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • 1CRM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years 1CRM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1CRM.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF1CRM.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

1.2 Ratios

  • 1CRM's Return On Assets of 7.59% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1CRM outperforms 63.39% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.03%, 1CRM is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.05%, 1CRM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.64% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1CRM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.83%. This is significantly below the industry average of 12.70%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (10.05%) for 1CRM is above the 3 year average (5.83%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.59%
ROE 12.03%
ROIC 10.05%
ROA(3y)3.46%
ROA(5y)3.61%
ROE(3y)5.81%
ROE(5y)5.94%
ROIC(3y)5.83%
ROIC(5y)3.79%
1CRM.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROIC1CRM.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • 1CRM has a Profit Margin of 17.91%. This is in the better half of the industry: 1CRM outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
  • 1CRM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of 1CRM (22.03%) is better than 75.89% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1CRM has grown nicely.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 77.73%, 1CRM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1CRM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.03%
PM (TTM) 17.91%
GM 77.73%
OM growth 3Y107.25%
OM growth 5Y49.51%
PM growth 3Y44.23%
PM growth 5Y85.88%
GM growth 3Y1.66%
GM growth 5Y0.52%
1CRM.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins1CRM.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1CRM is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for 1CRM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for 1CRM has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, 1CRM has an improved debt to assets ratio.
1CRM.MI Yearly Shares Outstanding1CRM.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M
1CRM.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total Assets1CRM.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.2 Solvency

  • 1CRM has an Altman-Z score of 4.18. This indicates that 1CRM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • 1CRM's Altman-Z score of 4.18 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1CRM outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
  • 1CRM has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.65. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.65 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.65, 1CRM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14 indicates that 1CRM is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.14, 1CRM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.14
Debt/FCF 0.65
Altman-Z 4.18
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC10.72%
1CRM.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF1CRM.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.98 indicates that 1CRM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • 1CRM's Current ratio of 0.98 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 1CRM is outperformed by 74.11% of its industry peers.
  • 1CRM has a Quick Ratio of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that 1CRM is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • 1CRM has a worse Quick ratio (0.98) than 73.21% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.98
Quick Ratio 0.98
1CRM.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites1CRM.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 18.76% over the past year.
  • 1CRM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 27.71% yearly.
  • The Revenue has grown by 8.41% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, 1CRM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 17.25% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.76%
EPS 3Y28.52%
EPS 5Y27.71%
EPS Q2Q%34.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.41%
Revenue growth 3Y12.67%
Revenue growth 5Y17.25%
Sales Q2Q%8.63%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, 1CRM will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.75% on average per year.
  • 1CRM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.51% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.58%
EPS Next 2Y14.07%
EPS Next 3Y13.96%
EPS Next 5Y14.75%
Revenue Next Year9.34%
Revenue Next 2Y10.17%
Revenue Next 3Y9.88%
Revenue Next 5Y9.51%

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
1CRM.MI Yearly Revenue VS Estimates1CRM.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 20B 40B 60B 80B
1CRM.MI Yearly EPS VS Estimates1CRM.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 10 20 30

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • 1CRM is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.10.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 1CRM indicates a rather cheap valuation: 1CRM is cheaper than 80.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of 1CRM to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.10), we can say 1CRM is valued slightly cheaper.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.85, which indicates a correct valuation of 1CRM.
  • 75.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1CRM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1CRM to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.06), we can say 1CRM is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.1
Fwd PE 14.85
1CRM.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings1CRM.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 1CRM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 1CRM is cheaper than 61.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of 1CRM indicates a rather cheap valuation: 1CRM is cheaper than 83.04% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.31
EV/EBITDA 14.61
1CRM.MI Per share data1CRM.MI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of 1CRM may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • 1CRM's earnings are expected to grow with 13.96% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.03
PEG (5Y)0.62
EPS Next 2Y14.07%
EPS Next 3Y13.96%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • 1CRM has a yearly dividend return of 0.90%, which is pretty low.
  • In the last 3 months the price of 1CRM has falen by -24.22%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.73, 1CRM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.90, 1CRM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.9%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

  • 1CRM pays out 21.86% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP21.86%
EPS Next 2Y14.07%
EPS Next 3Y13.96%
1CRM.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend1CRM.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
1CRM.MI Dividend Payout.1CRM.MI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.1CRM.MI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SALESFORCE INC

BIT:1CRM (2/26/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

166.68

+9.44 (+6%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)12-03
Earnings (Next)02-26
Inst Owners84.48%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.57%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap156.18B
Revenue(TTM)40.32B
Net Income(TTM)7.22B
Analysts79.66
Price Target284.64 (70.77%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.9%
Yearly Dividend1.34
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP21.86%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.16%
Min EPS beat(2)3.73%
Max EPS beat(2)12.58%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.55%
Min EPS beat(4)0.37%
Max EPS beat(4)12.58%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)3.66%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)5.61%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)7.06%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)0%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.68%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)0%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.55%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.14%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.22%
PT rev (1m)1.54%
PT rev (3m)-1.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.1
Fwd PE 14.85
P/S 4.58
P/FCF 14.31
P/OCF 13.67
P/B 3.07
P/tB 45.3
EV/EBITDA 14.61
EPS(TTM)9.75
EY5.85%
EPS(NY)11.22
Fwd EY6.73%
FCF(TTM)11.65
FCFY6.99%
OCF(TTM)12.2
OCFY7.32%
SpS36.42
BVpS54.22
TBVpS3.68
PEG (NY)1.03
PEG (5Y)0.62
Graham Number109.06
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.59%
ROE 12.03%
ROCE 12.04%
ROIC 10.05%
ROICexc 11.87%
ROICexgc 114.64%
OM 22.03%
PM (TTM) 17.91%
GM 77.73%
FCFM 31.98%
ROA(3y)3.46%
ROA(5y)3.61%
ROE(3y)5.81%
ROE(5y)5.94%
ROIC(3y)5.83%
ROIC(5y)3.79%
ROICexc(3y)7.18%
ROICexc(5y)4.68%
ROICexgc(3y)84.54%
ROICexgc(5y)53.64%
ROCE(3y)6.99%
ROCE(5y)4.55%
ROICexgc growth 3Y144.43%
ROICexgc growth 5Y51.1%
ROICexc growth 3Y136.01%
ROICexc growth 5Y54.45%
OM growth 3Y107.25%
OM growth 5Y49.51%
PM growth 3Y44.23%
PM growth 5Y85.88%
GM growth 3Y1.66%
GM growth 5Y0.52%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.42
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.14
Debt/FCF 0.65
Debt/EBITDA 0.69
Cap/Depr 17.92%
Cap/Sales 1.51%
Interest Coverage 38.61
Cash Conversion 110.06%
Profit Quality 178.55%
Current Ratio 0.98
Quick Ratio 0.98
Altman-Z 4.18
F-Score8
WACC10.72%
ROIC/WACC0.94
Cap/Depr(3y)19.53%
Cap/Depr(5y)21.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.49%
Profit Quality(3y)1155.13%
Profit Quality(5y)786.34%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.76%
EPS 3Y28.52%
EPS 5Y27.71%
EPS Q2Q%34.85%
EPS Next Y16.58%
EPS Next 2Y14.07%
EPS Next 3Y13.96%
EPS Next 5Y14.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.41%
Revenue growth 3Y12.67%
Revenue growth 5Y17.25%
Sales Q2Q%8.63%
Revenue Next Year9.34%
Revenue Next 2Y10.17%
Revenue Next 3Y9.88%
Revenue Next 5Y9.51%
EBIT growth 1Y20.93%
EBIT growth 3Y133.52%
EBIT growth 5Y75.31%
EBIT Next Year40.83%
EBIT Next 3Y19.57%
EBIT Next 5Y14.79%
FCF growth 1Y46.33%
FCF growth 3Y33.02%
FCF growth 5Y27.52%
OCF growth 1Y40.37%
OCF growth 3Y29.7%
OCF growth 5Y24.76%

SALESFORCE INC / 1CRM.MI FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SALESFORCE INC (1CRM.MI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to 1CRM.MI.


What is the valuation status for 1CRM stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to SALESFORCE INC (1CRM.MI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is SALESFORCE INC (1CRM.MI) stock?

SALESFORCE INC (1CRM.MI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for SALESFORCE INC (1CRM.MI) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SALESFORCE INC (1CRM.MI) is expected to grow by 16.58% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of SALESFORCE INC (1CRM.MI) stock?

The dividend rating of SALESFORCE INC (1CRM.MI) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 21.86%.