CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH (CHKP) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:CHKP • IL0010824113
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This CHKP fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CHKP Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CHKP was profitable.
- CHKP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years CHKP has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years CHKP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CHKP (13.54%) is better than 91.27% of its industry peers.
- CHKP's Return On Equity of 36.67% is amongst the best of the industry. CHKP outperforms 93.09% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CHKP (12.32%) is better than 88.73% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CHKP is significantly above the industry average of 10.93%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (12.32%) for CHKP is well below the 3 year average (17.67%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that CHKP had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 38.78%, CHKP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CHKP has remained more or less at the same level.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 30.49%, CHKP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- CHKP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 86.72%, CHKP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CHKP has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. CHKP Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- CHKP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- CHKP has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for CHKP has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CHKP is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- CHKP has an Altman-Z score of 5.65. This indicates that CHKP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- CHKP has a better Altman-Z score (5.65) than 78.91% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CHKP is 1.59, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CHKP, only 1.59 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- CHKP has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.59) than 68.73% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68 indicates that CHKP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of CHKP (0.68) is worse than 69.09% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.65 |
ROIC/WACC1.43
WACC8.61%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.05 indicates that CHKP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.05, CHKP is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- CHKP has a Quick Ratio of 2.05. This indicates that CHKP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.05, CHKP is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.05 |
3. CHKP Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CHKP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 30.13%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.85% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.25% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.71% on average over the past years.
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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CHKP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.62% on average per year.
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
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. CHKP Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.44 indicates a correct valuation of CHKP.
- CHKP's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CHKP is cheaper than 86.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.60. CHKP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- CHKP is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.92.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CHKP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CHKP is cheaper than 77.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CHKP to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.84), we can say CHKP is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CHKP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CHKP is cheaper than 79.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CHKP is valued cheaper than 83.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.78 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CHKP has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.05
EPS Next 2Y-0.73%
EPS Next 3Y4.89%
5. CHKP Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CHKP does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
CHKP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
148.23
+2.47 (+1.69%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-21 2026-04-21/bmo
Inst Owners77.44%
Inst Owner Change4.72%
Ins Owners23.17%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap15.91B
Revenue(TTM)2.73B
Net Income(TTM)1.06B
Analysts73.64
Price Target205.61 (38.71%)
Short Float %6.03%
Short Ratio3.79
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)-10.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.66%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.92 | ||
| P/S | 5.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.57 | ||
| P/B | 5.52 | ||
| P/tB | 20.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.78 |
EPS(TTM)11.92
EY8.04%
EPS(NY)10.65
Fwd EY7.18%
FCF(TTM)11.54
FCFY7.79%
OCF(TTM)11.79
OCFY7.95%
SpS25.39
BVpS26.85
TBVpS7.11
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.05
Graham Number84.86
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 5.65 |
F-Score5
WACC8.61%
ROIC/WACC1.43
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CHKP stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CHKP.
What is the valuation status of CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH (CHKP) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH (CHKP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH (CHKP) stock?
CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH (CHKP) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CHKP stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH (CHKP) is 12.44 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.52.
Can you provide the financial health for CHKP stock?
The financial health rating of CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH (CHKP) is 7 / 10.