CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH (CHKP) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:CHKP • IL0010824113

158.28 USD
-1.42 (-0.89%)
Last: Mar 4, 2026, 02:47 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

Overall CHKP gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated CHKP against 276 industry peers in the Software industry. CHKP has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. 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

  • CHKP had positive earnings in the past year.
  • CHKP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • CHKP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • CHKP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 13.54%, CHKP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CHKP has a Return On Equity of 36.67%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CHKP outperforms 93.12% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.32%, CHKP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.77% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CHKP is significantly above the industry average of 10.79%.
  • 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 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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 38.78%, CHKP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.20% 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.
  • CHKP has a better Operating Margin (30.49%) than 94.20% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CHKP has declined.
  • CHKP has a Gross Margin of 86.72%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CHKP outperforms 93.12% of its industry peers.
  • CHKP's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CHKP is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CHKP has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CHKP has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CHKP has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 5.80 indicates that CHKP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.80, CHKP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 1.59. This is in the better half of the industry: CHKP outperforms 69.57% of its industry peers.
  • CHKP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68. This is a neutral value indicating 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 69.57% of its industry peers.
  • Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for CHKP, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 1.59
Altman-Z 5.8
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC8.84%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 2.05 indicates that CHKP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • CHKP has a Current ratio of 2.05. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CHKP outperforms 59.06% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • CHKP shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.25%.
  • 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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CHKP will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.31% on average per year.
  • CHKP is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.54% yearly.
EPS Next Y-10.43%
EPS Next 2Y-0.23%
EPS Next 3Y4.08%
EPS Next 5Y8.31%
Revenue Next Year6.11%
Revenue Next 2Y6.06%
Revenue Next 3Y6.34%
Revenue Next 5Y6.54%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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 5 10 15 20

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4. CHKP Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.28, which indicates a correct valuation of CHKP.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CHKP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.70% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.83, CHKP is valued rather cheaply.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.82, CHKP is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CHKP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.09% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.95. CHKP is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.28
Fwd PE 14.82
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

  • 78.99% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CHKP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CHKP, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.71
EV/EBITDA 16.11
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)1.12
EPS Next 2Y-0.23%
EPS Next 3Y4.08%

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5. CHKP Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CHKP does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

CHKP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH

NASDAQ:CHKP (3/4/2026, 2:47:40 PM)

158.28

-1.42 (-0.89%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)02-12
Earnings (Next)04-21
Inst Owners72.59%
Inst Owner Change4.71%
Ins Owners23.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap16.99B
Revenue(TTM)2.73B
Net Income(TTM)1.06B
Analysts72.73
Price Target208.29 (31.6%)
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)-9.55%
PT rev (3m)-10.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.68%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.2%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.28
Fwd PE 14.82
P/S 6.23
P/FCF 13.71
P/OCF 13.43
P/B 5.9
P/tB 22.25
EV/EBITDA 16.11
EPS(TTM)11.92
EY7.53%
EPS(NY)10.68
Fwd EY6.75%
FCF(TTM)11.54
FCFY7.29%
OCF(TTM)11.79
OCFY7.45%
SpS25.39
BVpS26.85
TBVpS7.11
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.12
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 5.8
F-Score5
WACC8.84%
ROIC/WACC1.39
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-10.43%
EPS Next 2Y-0.23%
EPS Next 3Y4.08%
EPS Next 5Y8.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.25%
Revenue growth 3Y5.37%
Revenue growth 5Y5.71%
Sales Q2Q%5.85%
Revenue Next Year6.11%
Revenue Next 2Y6.06%
Revenue Next 3Y6.34%
Revenue Next 5Y6.54%
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 13.28 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.9.


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 -10.43% in the next year.