COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INC (CVLT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:CVLT - US2041661024 - Common Stock
177.045 USD
+0.61 (+0.35%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CVLT. CVLT was compared to 285 industry peers in the Software industry. CVLT has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. CVLT shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. These ratings could make CVLT a good candidate for growth and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CVLT was profitable.
In the past year CVLT had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years CVLT reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years CVLT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.89%, CVLT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 22.23%, CVLT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.42% of the companies in the same industry.
CVLT has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.03%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CVLT outperforms 87.37% 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 11.90%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.89% | ||
| ROE | 22.23% | ||
| ROIC | 11.03% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.70%, CVLT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.53% 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 8.49%, CVLT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.93% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CVLT has grown nicely.
CVLT has a better Gross Margin (81.95%) than 88.77% of its industry peers.
CVLT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.7% | ||
| GM | 81.95% |
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
CVLT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CVLT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CVLT has less shares outstanding
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
An Altman-Z score of 5.74 indicates that CVLT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CVLT has a better Altman-Z score (5.74) than 71.93% of its industry peers.
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.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.74 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC11.03%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.24 indicates that CVLT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CVLT has a Current ratio of 1.24. This is in the lower half of the industry: CVLT underperforms 60.35% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.24 indicates that CVLT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.24, CVLT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.35% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CVLT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 22.12%, 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
CVLT shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 21.62%.
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)22.12%
EPS 3Y13.14%
EPS 5Y20.11%
EPS Q2Q%18.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.62%
Revenue growth 3Y8.96%
Revenue growth 5Y8.21%
Sales Q2Q%25.51%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CVLT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.71% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.98% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y15.38%
EPS Next 2Y15.59%
EPS Next 3Y15.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year18.76%
Revenue Next 2Y15.21%
Revenue Next 3Y14.01%
Revenue Next 5Y9.98%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 46.47 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CVLT.
CVLT's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
CVLT is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.30 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CVLT.
CVLT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CVLT to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.18), we can say CVLT is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CVLT is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CVLT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CVLT is cheaper than 64.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 41.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 75.33 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CVLT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of CVLT may justify a higher PE ratio.
CVLT's earnings are expected to grow with 15.71% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.02
PEG (5Y)2.31
EPS Next 2Y15.59%
EPS Next 3Y15.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CVLT does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:CVLT (10/21/2025, 10:03:05 AM)
177.045
+0.61 (+0.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners103.74%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins Owners0.72%
Ins Owner Change-0.68%
Market Cap7.87B
Analysts81.11
Price Target210.46 (18.87%)
Short Float %5.17%
Short Ratio3.5
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)5.48%
Min EPS beat(2)2.23%
Max EPS beat(2)8.73%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)6.01%
Min EPS beat(4)2.23%
Max EPS beat(4)8.73%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)6.88%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)7.14%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)5.29%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.21%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.83%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.84%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.52%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.89%
PT rev (1m)0.02%
PT rev (3m)10.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.46%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.3 | ||
| P/S | 7.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 41.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 40.5 | ||
| P/B | 21.58 | ||
| P/tB | 49.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 75.33 |
EPS(TTM)3.81
EY2.15%
EPS(NY)4.88
Fwd EY2.75%
FCF(TTM)4.26
FCFY2.41%
OCF(TTM)4.37
OCFY2.47%
SpS23.68
BVpS8.2
TBVpS3.59
PEG (NY)3.02
PEG (5Y)2.31
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.89% | ||
| ROE | 22.23% | ||
| ROCE | 13.96% | ||
| ROIC | 11.03% | ||
| ROICexc | 25.47% | ||
| ROICexgc | 97.67% | ||
| OM | 8.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.7% | ||
| GM | 81.95% | ||
| FCFM | 18.01% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-8.14%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.9
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 48.1% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.45% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 195.72% | ||
| Profit Quality | 233.86% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.74 |
F-Score6
WACC11.03%
ROIC/WACC1
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)22.12%
EPS 3Y13.14%
EPS 5Y20.11%
EPS Q2Q%18.82%
EPS Next Y15.38%
EPS Next 2Y15.59%
EPS Next 3Y15.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.62%
Revenue growth 3Y8.96%
Revenue growth 5Y8.21%
Sales Q2Q%25.51%
Revenue Next Year18.76%
Revenue Next 2Y15.21%
Revenue Next 3Y14.01%
Revenue Next 5Y9.98%
EBIT growth 1Y4.72%
EBIT growth 3Y22.58%
EBIT growth 5Y83.77%
EBIT Next Year25.13%
EBIT Next 3Y17.47%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y3.32%
FCF growth 3Y5.52%
FCF growth 5Y19.01%
OCF growth 1Y4%
OCF growth 3Y5.38%
OCF growth 5Y18.57%