SALESFORCE INC (CRM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CRM - US79466L3024 - Common Stock
243.66 USD
+3.23 (+1.34%)
243.95 USD
+0.29 (+0.12%)
Taking everything into account, CRM scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CRM was compared to 281 industry peers in the Software industry. CRM gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. CRM is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. This makes CRM very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CRM had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CRM had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CRM has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CRM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.83%, CRM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.87% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of CRM (10.86%) is better than 79.00% of its industry peers.
CRM's Return On Invested Capital of 9.32% is amongst the best of the industry. CRM outperforms 83.27% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CRM is significantly below the industry average of 11.92%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.32%) for CRM is above the 3 year average (5.83%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.83% | ||
| ROE | 10.86% | ||
| ROIC | 9.32% |
ROA(3y)3.46%
ROA(5y)3.61%
ROE(3y)5.81%
ROE(5y)5.94%
ROIC(3y)5.83%
ROIC(5y)3.79%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 16.87%, CRM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.78% of the companies in the same industry.
CRM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CRM's Operating Margin of 21.22% is amongst the best of the industry. CRM outperforms 86.83% of its industry peers.
CRM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CRM's Gross Margin of 77.65% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CRM outperforms 74.73% of its industry peers.
CRM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.87% | ||
| GM | 77.65% |
OM growth 3Y107.25%
OM growth 5Y49.51%
PM growth 3Y44.23%
PM growth 5Y85.88%
GM growth 3Y1.66%
GM growth 5Y0.52%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CRM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
CRM has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CRM has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CRM has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.78 indicates that CRM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CRM's Altman-Z score of 4.78 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CRM outperforms 71.53% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CRM is 0.68, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CRM, only 0.68 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.68, CRM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.65% of the companies in the same industry.
CRM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CRM has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.14) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.78 |
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC10.84%
2.3 Liquidity
CRM has a Current Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that CRM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.12, CRM is doing worse than 67.62% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.12 indicates that CRM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.12, CRM is doing worse than 66.19% of the companies in the same industry.
CRM does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CRM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.62%, which is quite good.
CRM 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 8.33% in the past year. This is quite good.
CRM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 17.25% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.62%
EPS 3Y28.52%
EPS 5Y27.71%
EPS Q2Q%13.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.33%
Revenue growth 3Y12.67%
Revenue growth 5Y17.25%
Sales Q2Q%9.77%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.47% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, CRM will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.33% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.74%
EPS Next 2Y12.31%
EPS Next 3Y12.83%
EPS Next 5Y13.48%
Revenue Next Year8.71%
Revenue Next 2Y8.85%
Revenue Next 3Y9.15%
Revenue Next 5Y9.33%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.81, the valuation of CRM can be described as rather expensive.
71.17% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CRM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CRM is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.96, the valuation of CRM can be described as rather expensive.
CRM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CRM is cheaper than 74.38% of the companies in the same industry.
CRM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CRM is valued cheaper than 81.49% of the companies in the same industry.
CRM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CRM is cheaper than 80.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.49 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CRM's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
CRM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CRM's earnings are expected to grow with 12.83% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.79
PEG (5Y)0.82
EPS Next 2Y12.31%
EPS Next 3Y12.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.70%, CRM is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 41.08, CRM pays a better dividend. On top of this CRM pays more dividend than 89.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, CRM's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.7% |
5.2 History
CRM is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
CRM pays out 23.50% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP23.5%
EPS Next 2Y12.31%
EPS Next 3Y12.83%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.17%
Inst Owner Change-1.1%
Ins Owners2.53%
Ins Owner Change0.51%
Market Cap231.96B
Revenue(TTM)39.50B
Net Income(TTM)6.66B
Analysts79.32
Price Target336.05 (37.92%)
Short Float %1.7%
Short Ratio1.63
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.7% |
Yearly Dividend1.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP23.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.05%
Min EPS beat(2)0.37%
Max EPS beat(2)3.73%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.83%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.3%
Max EPS beat(4)5.52%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)2.26%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)5.73%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)8.56%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.08%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)0%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.02%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.53%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.12%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.15%
PT rev (1m)-1.78%
PT rev (3m)-6.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.96 | ||
| P/S | 5.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.61 | ||
| P/B | 3.78 | ||
| P/tB | 37.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.49 |
EPS(TTM)10.68
EY4.38%
EPS(NY)12.85
Fwd EY5.27%
FCF(TTM)13.13
FCFY5.39%
OCF(TTM)13.83
OCFY5.68%
SpS41.49
BVpS64.42
TBVpS6.53
PEG (NY)1.79
PEG (5Y)0.82
Graham Number124.42
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.83% | ||
| ROE | 10.86% | ||
| ROCE | 11.17% | ||
| ROIC | 9.32% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.72% | ||
| ROICexgc | 153.28% | ||
| OM | 21.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.87% | ||
| GM | 77.65% | ||
| FCFM | 31.64% |
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-Score9
Asset Turnover0.4
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.72 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 20.05% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 36.44 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 112.25% | ||
| Profit Quality | 187.56% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.78 |
F-Score9
WACC10.84%
ROIC/WACC0.86
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)13.62%
EPS 3Y28.52%
EPS 5Y27.71%
EPS Q2Q%13.67%
EPS Next Y12.74%
EPS Next 2Y12.31%
EPS Next 3Y12.83%
EPS Next 5Y13.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.33%
Revenue growth 3Y12.67%
Revenue growth 5Y17.25%
Sales Q2Q%9.77%
Revenue Next Year8.71%
Revenue Next 2Y8.85%
Revenue Next 3Y9.15%
Revenue Next 5Y9.33%
EBIT growth 1Y20.59%
EBIT growth 3Y133.52%
EBIT growth 5Y75.31%
EBIT Next Year38.23%
EBIT Next 3Y16.28%
EBIT Next 5Y15.55%
FCF growth 1Y65.28%
FCF growth 3Y33.02%
FCF growth 5Y27.52%
OCF growth 1Y56.77%
OCF growth 3Y29.7%
OCF growth 5Y24.76%
SALESFORCE INC / CRM FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SALESFORCE INC (CRM) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CRM.
What is the valuation status of SALESFORCE INC (CRM) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to SALESFORCE INC (CRM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for SALESFORCE INC?
SALESFORCE INC (CRM) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for SALESFORCE INC (CRM) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SALESFORCE INC (CRM) is expected to grow by 12.74% in the next year.
Is the dividend of SALESFORCE INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of SALESFORCE INC (CRM) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 23.5%.