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CLEARWATER ANALYTICS HDS-A (CWAN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CWAN - US1851231068 - Common Stock

21.71 USD
-0.02 (-0.09%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:12:24 PM
21.71 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:12:24 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CWAN. CWAN was compared to 281 industry peers in the Software industry. CWAN has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. CWAN is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CWAN had positive earnings in the past year.
CWAN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CWAN had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
CWAN had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
CWAN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCWAN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

CWAN's Return On Assets of 13.12% is amongst the best of the industry. CWAN outperforms 89.68% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 19.79%, CWAN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.83% of the companies in the same industry.
CWAN's Return On Invested Capital of 0.01% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CWAN outperforms 58.72% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.12%
ROE 19.79%
ROIC 0.01%
ROA(3y)10.25%
ROA(5y)-1.97%
ROE(3y)11.01%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CWAN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCWAN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 61.25%, CWAN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.37% of the companies in the same industry.
CWAN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CWAN has a Operating Margin (0.04%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CWAN has declined.
CWAN has a Gross Margin (68.53%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CWAN has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.04%
PM (TTM) 61.25%
GM 68.53%
OM growth 3Y-37.9%
OM growth 5Y-35.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y82.95%
GM growth 3Y-0.14%
GM growth 5Y0.23%
CWAN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCWAN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CWAN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CWAN has more shares outstanding
CWAN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CWAN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CWAN Yearly Shares OutstandingCWAN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
CWAN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCWAN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

CWAN has an Altman-Z score of 4.17. This indicates that CWAN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CWAN has a better Altman-Z score (4.17) than 67.26% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CWAN is 10.26, which is on the high side as it means it would take CWAN, 10.26 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CWAN's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.26 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CWAN outperforms 50.18% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42 indicates that CWAN is not too dependend on debt financing.
CWAN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.42. This is in the lower half of the industry: CWAN underperforms 61.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.42
Debt/FCF 10.26
Altman-Z 4.17
ROIC/WACC0
WACC10.91%
CWAN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCWAN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

CWAN has a Current Ratio of 1.97. This is a normal value and indicates that CWAN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CWAN (1.97) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.97 indicates that CWAN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CWAN has a Quick ratio (1.97) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.97
Quick Ratio 1.97
CWAN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCWAN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CWAN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.81%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 110.89% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 50.91% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, CWAN shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 21.88% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.81%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y110.89%
EPS Q2Q%16.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)50.91%
Revenue growth 3Y21.48%
Revenue growth 5Y21.88%
Sales Q2Q%77.08%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 28.57% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
CWAN is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 27.93% yearly.
EPS Next Y25.49%
EPS Next 2Y27.59%
EPS Next 3Y26.62%
EPS Next 5Y28.57%
Revenue Next Year63.59%
Revenue Next 2Y45.94%
Revenue Next 3Y36.14%
Revenue Next 5Y27.93%

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.
CWAN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCWAN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 500M 1B 1.5B
CWAN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCWAN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 41.75, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CWAN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CWAN is on the same level as its industry peers.
CWAN is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 29.64, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CWAN.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CWAN.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.10. CWAN is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.75
Fwd PE 29.64
CWAN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCWAN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

CWAN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
CWAN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 77.68
EV/EBITDA 119.29
CWAN Per share dataCWAN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CWAN's earnings are expected to grow with 26.62% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)0.38
EPS Next 2Y27.59%
EPS Next 3Y26.62%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CWAN does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CLEARWATER ANALYTICS HDS-A

NYSE:CWAN (12/5/2025, 8:12:24 PM)

After market: 21.71 0 (0%)

21.71

-0.02 (-0.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners97.63%
Inst Owner Change1.86%
Ins Owners0.84%
Ins Owner Change2.14%
Market Cap6.35B
Revenue(TTM)640.38M
Net Income(TTM)392.23M
Analysts84.44
Price Target29.25 (34.73%)
Short Float %8.6%
Short Ratio4.19
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.09%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.22%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.96%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.93%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.22%
Max EPS beat(4)13.33%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)5.62%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)8.6%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)8.35%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.43%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.06%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.21%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.28%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.28%
PT rev (1m)-9.44%
PT rev (3m)-9.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.75
Fwd PE 29.64
P/S 9.92
P/FCF 77.68
P/OCF 69.54
P/B 3.21
P/tB 19609.97
EV/EBITDA 119.29
EPS(TTM)0.52
EY2.4%
EPS(NY)0.73
Fwd EY3.37%
FCF(TTM)0.28
FCFY1.29%
OCF(TTM)0.31
OCFY1.44%
SpS2.19
BVpS6.77
TBVpS0
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)0.38
Graham Number8.9
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.12%
ROE 19.79%
ROCE 0.01%
ROIC 0.01%
ROICexc 0.01%
ROICexgc 0.03%
OM 0.04%
PM (TTM) 61.25%
GM 68.53%
FCFM 12.77%
ROA(3y)10.25%
ROA(5y)-1.97%
ROE(3y)11.01%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-67.54%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-60.6%
ROICexc growth 3Y-68.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y-61.61%
OM growth 3Y-37.9%
OM growth 5Y-35.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y82.95%
GM growth 3Y-0.14%
GM growth 5Y0.23%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.21
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.42
Debt/FCF 10.26
Debt/EBITDA 13.9
Cap/Depr 16.09%
Cap/Sales 1.49%
Interest Coverage 0.02
Cash Conversion 152.85%
Profit Quality 20.85%
Current Ratio 1.97
Quick Ratio 1.97
Altman-Z 4.17
F-Score4
WACC10.91%
ROIC/WACC0
Cap/Depr(3y)83.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)112.55%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.75%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.82%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.81%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y110.89%
EPS Q2Q%16.67%
EPS Next Y25.49%
EPS Next 2Y27.59%
EPS Next 3Y26.62%
EPS Next 5Y28.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)50.91%
Revenue growth 3Y21.48%
Revenue growth 5Y21.88%
Sales Q2Q%77.08%
Revenue Next Year63.59%
Revenue Next 2Y45.94%
Revenue Next 3Y36.14%
Revenue Next 5Y27.93%
EBIT growth 1Y-97.99%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.56%
EBIT growth 5Y-21.29%
EBIT Next Year71.55%
EBIT Next 3Y43.29%
EBIT Next 5Y36.03%
FCF growth 1Y12.46%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y16.14%
OCF growth 3Y180.71%
OCF growth 5YN/A

CLEARWATER ANALYTICS HDS-A / CWAN FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CLEARWATER ANALYTICS HDS-A (CWAN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CWAN.


What is the valuation status of CLEARWATER ANALYTICS HDS-A (CWAN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to CLEARWATER ANALYTICS HDS-A (CWAN). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of CWAN stock?

CLEARWATER ANALYTICS HDS-A (CWAN) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of CLEARWATER ANALYTICS HDS-A (CWAN) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CLEARWATER ANALYTICS HDS-A (CWAN) is 41.75 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.21.


What is the financial health of CLEARWATER ANALYTICS HDS-A (CWAN) stock?

The financial health rating of CLEARWATER ANALYTICS HDS-A (CWAN) is 4 / 10.