CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH (CHKP) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:CHKP • IL0010824113

160.85 USD
-4.37 (-2.64%)
At close: Mar 9, 2026
160.85 USD
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After Hours: 3/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM

This CHKP fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to CHKP. CHKP was compared to 277 industry peers in the Software industry. CHKP scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. CHKP has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. These ratings would make CHKP suitable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. CHKP Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CHKP was profitable.
  • In the past year CHKP had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • CHKP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years CHKP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CHKP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCHKP 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 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of CHKP (13.54%) is better than 90.97% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 36.67%, CHKP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CHKP's Return On Invested Capital of 12.32% is amongst the best of the industry. CHKP outperforms 89.17% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CHKP is significantly above the industry average of 10.88%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (17.67%) for CHKP is well above the current ROIC(12.32%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.54%
ROE 36.67%
ROIC 12.32%
ROA(3y)14.33%
ROA(5y)14.15%
ROE(3y)32.26%
ROE(5y)29.8%
ROIC(3y)17.67%
ROIC(5y)18.33%
CHKP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCHKP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • CHKP's Profit Margin of 38.78% is amongst the best of the industry. CHKP outperforms 93.86% of its industry peers.
  • CHKP's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • CHKP has a better Operating Margin (30.49%) than 94.22% of its industry peers.
  • CHKP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • CHKP's Gross Margin of 86.72% is amongst the best of the industry. CHKP outperforms 93.14% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CHKP has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 30.49%
PM (TTM) 38.78%
GM 86.72%
OM growth 3Y-7.03%
OM growth 5Y-6.98%
PM growth 3Y4.27%
PM growth 5Y-1.11%
GM growth 3Y-0.08%
GM growth 5Y-0.52%
CHKP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCHKP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. CHKP Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CHKP is creating value.
  • CHKP has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CHKP has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for CHKP is higher compared to a year ago.
CHKP Yearly Shares OutstandingCHKP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
CHKP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCHKP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 5.88 indicates that CHKP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • CHKP has a Altman-Z score of 5.88. This is in the better half of the industry: CHKP outperforms 79.78% of its industry peers.
  • CHKP has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.59. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.59 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • CHKP has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.59) than 69.68% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68 indicates that CHKP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • CHKP's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.68 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CHKP is outperformed by 69.31% of its industry peers.
  • Although CHKP's pure debt/equity ratio does not look good, it has limited outstanding debt compared to the Free Cash Flow. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 1.59
Altman-Z 5.88
ROIC/WACC1.38
WACC8.91%
CHKP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCHKP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CHKP has a Current Ratio of 2.05. This indicates that CHKP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CHKP has a Current ratio (2.05) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.05 indicates that CHKP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • CHKP has a Quick ratio (2.05) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.05
Quick Ratio 2.05
CHKP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCHKP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. CHKP Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 30.13% over the past year.
  • CHKP shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.85% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, CHKP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.25% in the last year.
  • CHKP shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.71% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.13%
EPS 3Y17.01%
EPS 5Y11.85%
EPS Q2Q%25.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.25%
Revenue growth 3Y5.37%
Revenue growth 5Y5.71%
Sales Q2Q%5.85%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.55% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.62% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-10.66%
EPS Next 2Y-0.73%
EPS Next 3Y4.89%
EPS Next 5Y15.55%
Revenue Next Year6.11%
Revenue Next 2Y6.07%
Revenue Next 3Y6.41%
Revenue Next 5Y7.62%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
CHKP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCHKP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 1B 2B 3B 4B
CHKP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCHKP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 10 20 30 40

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4. CHKP Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • CHKP is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.49.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CHKP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CHKP to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.46), we can say CHKP is valued slightly cheaper.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.10, the valuation of CHKP can be described as correct.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CHKP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CHKP is cheaper than 75.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.65. CHKP is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.49
Fwd PE 15.1
CHKP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCHKP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CHKP is valued a bit cheaper than 78.70% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CHKP indicates a rather cheap valuation: CHKP is cheaper than 83.39% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.94
EV/EBITDA 16.75
CHKP Per share dataCHKP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The excellent profitability rating of CHKP may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.14
EPS Next 2Y-0.73%
EPS Next 3Y4.89%

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5. CHKP Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for CHKP!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

CHKP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH

NASDAQ:CHKP (3/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 160.85 0 (0%)

160.85

-4.37 (-2.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)02-12
Earnings (Next)04-21
Inst Owners77.44%
Inst Owner Change4.74%
Ins Owners23.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap17.27B
Revenue(TTM)2.73B
Net Income(TTM)1.06B
Analysts73.64
Price Target208.29 (29.49%)
Short Float %6.66%
Short Ratio4.15
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)39.07%
Min EPS beat(2)20.55%
Max EPS beat(2)57.59%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)18.89%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.7%
Max EPS beat(4)57.59%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)8.96%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)6.59%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)5.29%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.73%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.33%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.33%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.55%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.63%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.42%
PT rev (1m)-7.73%
PT rev (3m)-10.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.68%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.49
Fwd PE 15.1
P/S 6.34
P/FCF 13.94
P/OCF 13.64
P/B 5.99
P/tB 22.61
EV/EBITDA 16.75
EPS(TTM)11.92
EY7.41%
EPS(NY)10.65
Fwd EY6.62%
FCF(TTM)11.54
FCFY7.17%
OCF(TTM)11.79
OCFY7.33%
SpS25.39
BVpS26.85
TBVpS7.11
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.14
Graham Number84.86
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.54%
ROE 36.67%
ROCE 14.16%
ROIC 12.32%
ROICexc 25.33%
ROICexgc 98.2%
OM 30.49%
PM (TTM) 38.78%
GM 86.72%
FCFM 45.46%
ROA(3y)14.33%
ROA(5y)14.15%
ROE(3y)32.26%
ROE(5y)29.8%
ROIC(3y)17.67%
ROIC(5y)18.33%
ROICexc(3y)30.45%
ROICexc(5y)31.45%
ROICexgc(3y)131.72%
ROICexgc(5y)107.95%
ROCE(3y)20.31%
ROCE(5y)21.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.73%
ROICexgc growth 5Y14.36%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.44%
OM growth 3Y-7.03%
OM growth 5Y-6.98%
PM growth 3Y4.27%
PM growth 5Y-1.11%
GM growth 3Y-0.08%
GM growth 5Y-0.52%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 1.59
Debt/EBITDA 2.13
Cap/Depr 28.63%
Cap/Sales 0.98%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 136.96%
Profit Quality 117.22%
Current Ratio 2.05
Quick Ratio 2.05
Altman-Z 5.88
F-Score5
WACC8.91%
ROIC/WACC1.38
Cap/Depr(3y)32.27%
Cap/Depr(5y)41.93%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.9%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.87%
Profit Quality(3y)120.03%
Profit Quality(5y)128.17%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.13%
EPS 3Y17.01%
EPS 5Y11.85%
EPS Q2Q%25.93%
EPS Next Y-10.66%
EPS Next 2Y-0.73%
EPS Next 3Y4.89%
EPS Next 5Y15.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.25%
Revenue growth 3Y5.37%
Revenue growth 5Y5.71%
Sales Q2Q%5.85%
Revenue Next Year6.11%
Revenue Next 2Y6.07%
Revenue Next 3Y6.41%
Revenue Next 5Y7.62%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.13%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.05%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.67%
EBIT Next Year4.73%
EBIT Next 3Y2.53%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y20.49%
FCF growth 3Y4.8%
FCF growth 5Y1.65%
OCF growth 1Y20.25%
OCF growth 3Y4.83%
OCF growth 5Y1.74%

CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH / CHKP FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CHKP stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CHKP.


Can you provide the valuation status for CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH (CHKP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of CHKP stock?

CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH (CHKP) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What is the valuation of CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH (CHKP) is 13.49 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.99.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CHKP stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH (CHKP) is expected to decline by -10.66% in the next year.