COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INC (CVLT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:CVLT • US2041661024
85.31 USD
+0.23 (+0.27%)
At close: Mar 2, 2026
85.31 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/2/2026, 8:11:43 PM
Taking everything into account, CVLT scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CVLT was compared to 276 industry peers in the Software industry. While CVLT belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CVLT is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! This makes CVLT very considerable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CVLT was profitable.
- CVLT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CVLT reported negative net income in multiple years.
- CVLT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- CVLT has a better Return On Assets (4.27%) than 70.65% of its industry peers.
- CVLT has a better Return On Equity (40.14%) than 94.20% of its industry peers.
- CVLT has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.47%) than 74.28% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CVLT is in line with the industry average of 10.80%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (12.45%) for CVLT is well above the current ROIC(5.47%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.27% | ||
| ROE | 40.14% | ||
| ROIC | 5.47% |
ROA(3y)6.71%
ROA(5y)4.16%
ROE(3y)21.64%
ROE(5y)14.04%
ROIC(3y)12.45%
ROIC(5y)10.45%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.58%, CVLT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CVLT has grown nicely.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.58%, CVLT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.28% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CVLT has grown nicely.
- CVLT's Gross Margin of 81.44% is amongst the best of the industry. CVLT outperforms 84.42% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CVLT has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.58% | ||
| GM | 81.44% |
OM growth 3Y12.49%
OM growth 5Y69.82%
PM growth 3Y20.53%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.26%
GM growth 5Y-0.13%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CVLT is creating some value.
- CVLT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for CVLT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- There is no outstanding debt for CVLT. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.58, we must say that CVLT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.58, CVLT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CVLT is 4.85, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CVLT, 4.85 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- CVLT has a Debt to FCF ratio (4.85) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.06 is on the high side and indicates that CVLT has dependencies on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 4.06, CVLT is not doing good in the industry: 85.51% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.58 |
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC10.87%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.34 indicates that CVLT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- CVLT has a better Current ratio (2.34) than 64.86% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.34 indicates that CVLT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- CVLT has a better Quick ratio (2.34) than 65.94% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.34 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- CVLT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.82%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 20.11% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has grown by 21.52% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- Measured over the past years, CVLT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.21% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.82%
EPS 3Y13.14%
EPS 5Y20.11%
EPS Q2Q%24.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.52%
Revenue growth 3Y8.96%
Revenue growth 5Y8.21%
Sales Q2Q%19.5%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.10% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- CVLT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.98% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.44%
EPS Next 2Y15.95%
EPS Next 3Y16.6%
EPS Next 5Y15.1%
Revenue Next Year19.96%
Revenue Next 2Y15.69%
Revenue Next 3Y14.98%
Revenue Next 5Y9.98%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.71, the valuation of CVLT can be described as rather expensive.
- CVLT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CVLT is cheaper than 70.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- CVLT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.38, the valuation of CVLT can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CVLT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CVLT to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.11), we can say CVLT is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CVLT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CVLT is cheaper than 64.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CVLT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CVLT is cheaper than 71.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 32.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CVLT's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of CVLT may justify a higher PE ratio.
- CVLT's earnings are expected to grow with 16.60% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)1.03
EPS Next 2Y15.95%
EPS Next 3Y16.6%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for CVLT!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
85.31
+0.23 (+0.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)01-27 2026-01-27/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27/bmo
Inst Owners108.03%
Inst Owner Change-20.24%
Ins Owners0.56%
Ins Owner Change-1.52%
Market Cap3.75B
Revenue(TTM)1.15B
Net Income(TTM)87.00M
Analysts82.86
Price Target149.45 (75.18%)
Short Float %3.21%
Short Ratio1.47
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)5.91%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.13%
Max EPS beat(2)16.95%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)5.7%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.13%
Max EPS beat(4)16.95%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)6.93%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)7.68%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)7.03%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.87%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.21%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.21%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.53%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.93%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.17%
PT rev (1m)-22.74%
PT rev (3m)-23.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.38 | ||
| P/S | 3.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.8 | ||
| P/B | 17.31 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 32.58 |
EPS(TTM)4.12
EY4.83%
EPS(NY)4.91
Fwd EY5.75%
FCF(TTM)4.13
FCFY4.84%
OCF(TTM)4.31
OCFY5.05%
SpS26.09
BVpS4.93
TBVpS-0.34
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)1.03
Graham Number21.38
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.27% | ||
| ROE | 40.14% | ||
| ROCE | 6.93% | ||
| ROIC | 5.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 19.68% | ||
| ROICexgc | 47.61% | ||
| OM | 8.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.58% | ||
| GM | 81.44% | ||
| FCFM | 15.82% |
ROA(3y)6.71%
ROA(5y)4.16%
ROE(3y)21.64%
ROE(5y)14.04%
ROIC(3y)12.45%
ROIC(5y)10.45%
ROICexc(3y)39.74%
ROICexc(5y)33.46%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)15.76%
ROCE(5y)13.23%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-8.14%
ROICexgc growth 5Y58.13%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y71.5%
OM growth 3Y12.49%
OM growth 5Y69.82%
PM growth 3Y20.53%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.26%
GM growth 5Y-0.13%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.85 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 7.97 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 67.05% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.69% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 171.71% | ||
| Profit Quality | 208.6% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.58 |
F-Score5
WACC10.87%
ROIC/WACC0.5
Cap/Depr(3y)44.84%
Cap/Depr(5y)44.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.42%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.82%
EPS 3Y13.14%
EPS 5Y20.11%
EPS Q2Q%24.47%
EPS Next Y16.44%
EPS Next 2Y15.95%
EPS Next 3Y16.6%
EPS Next 5Y15.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.52%
Revenue growth 3Y8.96%
Revenue growth 5Y8.21%
Sales Q2Q%19.5%
Revenue Next Year19.96%
Revenue Next 2Y15.69%
Revenue Next 3Y14.98%
Revenue Next 5Y9.98%
EBIT growth 1Y18.29%
EBIT growth 3Y22.58%
EBIT growth 5Y83.77%
EBIT Next Year22.48%
EBIT Next 3Y16.71%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-3.15%
FCF growth 3Y5.52%
FCF growth 5Y19.01%
OCF growth 1Y-1.13%
OCF growth 3Y5.38%
OCF growth 5Y18.57%
COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INC / CVLT FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CVLT.
What is the valuation status of COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INC (CVLT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INC (CVLT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INC?
COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INC (CVLT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INC (CVLT) is 20.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 17.31.