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SALESFORCE INC (CRM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CRM - US79466L3024 - Common Stock

261.34 USD
+0.93 (+0.36%)
Last: 11/3/2025, 8:04:00 PM
260.6 USD
-0.74 (-0.28%)
After Hours: 11/3/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

CRM gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 284 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!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
In the past 5 years CRM has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years CRM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CRM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCRM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

1.2 Ratios

CRM's Return On Assets of 6.83% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CRM outperforms 76.06% of its industry peers.
CRM has a Return On Equity of 10.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: CRM outperforms 78.17% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.32%, CRM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CRM is significantly below the industry average of 11.83%.
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 RankSector 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%
CRM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCRM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 16.87%, CRM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.99% of the companies in the same industry.
CRM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 21.22%, CRM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.32% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CRM has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 77.65%, CRM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CRM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
CRM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCRM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 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 CRM is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CRM has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CRM has more shares outstanding
CRM has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CRM Yearly Shares OutstandingCRM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M
CRM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCRM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.2 Solvency

CRM has an Altman-Z score of 5.10. This indicates that CRM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.10, CRM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.37% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.68, CRM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.17% 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.14
Debt/FCF 0.68
Altman-Z 5.1
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC10.94%
CRM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCRM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B

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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.12, CRM is not doing good in the industry: 66.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.12 indicates that CRM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.12, CRM is not doing good in the industry: 65.49% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for CRM is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.12
Quick Ratio 1.12
CRM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCRM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

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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.
Measured over the past years, CRM shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 27.71% on average per year.
CRM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.33%.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, CRM will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.19% on average per year.
CRM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.26% yearly.
EPS Next Y12.74%
EPS Next 2Y12.31%
EPS Next 3Y12.72%
EPS Next 5Y12.19%
Revenue Next Year8.71%
Revenue Next 2Y8.85%
Revenue Next 3Y8.96%
Revenue Next 5Y9.26%

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.
CRM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCRM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 20B 40B 60B
CRM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCRM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.47 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CRM.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CRM is valued a bit cheaper than 70.77% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.51. CRM is around the same levels.
CRM is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.33.
CRM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CRM is cheaper than 74.30% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.53. CRM is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.47
Fwd PE 20.33
CRM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCRM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CRM is valued a bit cheaper than 79.58% of the companies in the same industry.
79.58% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CRM, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.91
EV/EBITDA 20.11
CRM Per share dataCRM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CRM does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
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 12.72% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.92
PEG (5Y)0.88
EPS Next 2Y12.31%
EPS Next 3Y12.72%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CRM has a yearly dividend return of 0.65%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 36.30, CRM pays a better dividend. On top of this CRM pays more dividend than 89.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.65, CRM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.65%

5.2 History

CRM does not have a reliable dividend history as it only pays dividend since a couple or years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CRM Yearly Dividends per shareCRM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

23.50% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CRM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP23.5%
EPS Next 2Y12.31%
EPS Next 3Y12.72%
CRM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCRM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
CRM Dividend Payout.CRM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CRM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SALESFORCE INC

NYSE:CRM (11/3/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 260.6 -0.74 (-0.28%)

261.34

+0.93 (+0.36%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)09-03 2025-09-03/amc
Earnings (Next)11-26 2025-11-26/amc
Inst Owners83.17%
Inst Owner Change-0.86%
Ins Owners2.53%
Ins Owner Change0.51%
Market Cap248.80B
Revenue(TTM)39.50B
Net Income(TTM)6.66B
Analysts79.66
Price Target336.05 (28.59%)
Short Float %1.7%
Short Ratio1.63
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.65%
Yearly Dividend1.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP23.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date09-17 2025-09-17 (0.416)
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)-1.72%
PT rev (3m)-6.64%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 24.47
Fwd PE 20.33
P/S 6.3
P/FCF 19.91
P/OCF 18.89
P/B 4.06
P/tB 39.99
EV/EBITDA 20.11
EPS(TTM)10.68
EY4.09%
EPS(NY)12.85
Fwd EY4.92%
FCF(TTM)13.13
FCFY5.02%
OCF(TTM)13.83
OCFY5.29%
SpS41.49
BVpS64.42
TBVpS6.53
PEG (NY)1.92
PEG (5Y)0.88
Graham Number124.42
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 5.1
F-Score9
WACC10.94%
ROIC/WACC0.85
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 3Y12.72%
EPS Next 5Y12.19%
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 3Y8.96%
Revenue Next 5Y9.26%
EBIT growth 1Y20.59%
EBIT growth 3Y133.52%
EBIT growth 5Y75.31%
EBIT Next Year38.23%
EBIT Next 3Y16.08%
EBIT Next 5Y14.45%
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 6 / 10 to CRM.


What is the valuation status of SALESFORCE INC (CRM) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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%.