SERVICENOW INC (NOW) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:NOW • US81762P1021

Current stock price

103.07 USD
+2.93 (+2.93%)
At close:
89.69 USD
-13.38 (-12.98%)
Pre-Market:

This NOW fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. NOW Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year NOW was profitable.
  • NOW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • NOW had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years NOW had a positive operating cash flow.
NOW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNOW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

  • NOW has a better Return On Assets (6.71%) than 78.68% of its industry peers.
  • NOW's Return On Equity of 13.48% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NOW outperforms 78.31% of its industry peers.
  • NOW has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.33%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NOW outperforms 83.82% of its industry peers.
  • NOW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.15%. This is below the industry average of 10.91%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (8.15%) for NOW is below the current ROIC(9.33%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.71%
ROE 13.48%
ROIC 9.33%
ROA(3y)7.89%
ROA(5y)5.65%
ROE(3y)17%
ROE(5y)12.74%
ROIC(3y)8.15%
ROIC(5y)6.36%
NOW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNOW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

1.3 Margins

  • NOW has a better Profit Margin (13.16%) than 78.31% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NOW has grown nicely.
  • NOW has a better Operating Margin (13.76%) than 80.15% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NOW has grown nicely.
  • NOW's Gross Margin of 77.56% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NOW outperforms 73.16% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NOW has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.76%
PM (TTM) 13.16%
GM 77.56%
OM growth 3Y41.21%
OM growth 5Y25.68%
PM growth 3Y43.17%
PM growth 5Y38.09%
GM growth 3Y-0.3%
GM growth 5Y-0.14%
NOW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNOW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. NOW Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • NOW has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for NOW has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for NOW has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • NOW has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
NOW Yearly Shares OutstandingNOW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
NOW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNOW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

  • NOW has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.33. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.33 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • NOW has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.33) than 79.78% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12 indicates that NOW is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.12, NOW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF 0.33
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC10.59%
NOW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNOW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.00 indicates that NOW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • NOW has a Current ratio of 1.00. This is in the lower half of the industry: NOW underperforms 75.74% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that NOW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • NOW's Quick ratio of 1.00 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NOW is outperformed by 74.26% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1
Quick Ratio 1
NOW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNOW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. NOW Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 26.10% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 30.37% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue has grown by 20.88% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
  • NOW shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 24.05% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.1%
EPS 3Y32.23%
EPS 5Y30.37%
EPS Q2Q%20.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.88%
Revenue growth 3Y22.38%
Revenue growth 5Y24.05%
Sales Q2Q%22.09%

3.2 Future

  • NOW is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 18.15% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, NOW will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 17.78% on average per year.
EPS Next Y19.95%
EPS Next 2Y20.18%
EPS Next 3Y20.5%
EPS Next 5Y18.15%
Revenue Next Year20.76%
Revenue Next 2Y19.57%
Revenue Next 3Y19.3%
Revenue Next 5Y17.78%

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.
  • Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
NOW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNOW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 10B 20B 30B 40B
NOW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNOW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6 8 10

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4. NOW Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • NOW is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.08.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NOW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NOW is cheaper than 60.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NOW to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.50), we can say NOW is valued inline with the index average.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.33, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of NOW.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NOW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NOW is cheaper than 65.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.62. NOW is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.08
Fwd PE 20.33
NOW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNOW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NOW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NOW is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NOW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NOW is cheaper than 67.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.56
EV/EBITDA 38.77
NOW Per share dataNOW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of NOW may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • NOW's earnings are expected to grow with 20.50% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)0.92
EPS Next 2Y20.18%
EPS Next 3Y20.5%

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5. NOW Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • NOW does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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NOW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

SERVICENOW INC

NYSE:NOW (4/22/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 89.69 -13.38 (-12.98%)

103.07

+2.93 (+2.93%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)04-22
Earnings (Next)N/A
Inst Owners90.1%
Inst Owner Change-0.25%
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner Change26.56%
Market Cap106.80B
Revenue(TTM)13.28B
Net Income(TTM)1.75B
Analysts83.46
Price Target187.83 (82.24%)
Short Float %2.86%
Short Ratio1.41
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.51%
Min EPS beat(2)3.17%
Max EPS beat(2)11.85%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)8.19%
Min EPS beat(4)3.17%
Max EPS beat(4)13.44%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)6.88%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)8.95%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)8.07%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.39%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.62%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.48%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)2%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.16%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.11%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.13%
PT rev (1m)-3.51%
PT rev (3m)-16.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.95%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.08
Fwd PE 20.33
P/S 8.04
P/FCF 23.56
P/OCF 19.62
P/B 8.24
P/tB 12.92
EV/EBITDA 38.77
EPS(TTM)3.67
EY3.56%
EPS(NY)5.07
Fwd EY4.92%
FCF(TTM)4.37
FCFY4.24%
OCF(TTM)5.25
OCFY5.1%
SpS12.81
BVpS12.51
TBVpS7.98
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)0.92
Graham Number32.1426 (-68.81%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.71%
ROE 13.48%
ROCE 11.72%
ROIC 9.33%
ROICexc 15.63%
ROICexgc 31.55%
OM 13.76%
PM (TTM) 13.16%
GM 77.56%
FCFM 34.14%
ROA(3y)7.89%
ROA(5y)5.65%
ROE(3y)17%
ROE(5y)12.74%
ROIC(3y)8.15%
ROIC(5y)6.36%
ROICexc(3y)14.94%
ROICexc(5y)12.45%
ROICexgc(3y)23.6%
ROICexgc(5y)19.82%
ROCE(3y)10.23%
ROCE(5y)7.99%
ROICexgc growth 3Y29.88%
ROICexgc growth 5Y24.4%
ROICexc growth 3Y18.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.29%
OM growth 3Y41.21%
OM growth 5Y25.68%
PM growth 3Y43.17%
PM growth 5Y38.09%
GM growth 3Y-0.3%
GM growth 5Y-0.14%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF 0.33
Debt/EBITDA 0.58
Cap/Depr 123.44%
Cap/Sales 6.86%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 212.24%
Profit Quality 259.33%
Current Ratio 1
Quick Ratio 1
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC10.59%
ROIC/WACC0.88
Cap/Depr(3y)135.03%
Cap/Depr(5y)123.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.57%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.42%
Profit Quality(3y)217.46%
Profit Quality(5y)420.03%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.1%
EPS 3Y32.23%
EPS 5Y30.37%
EPS Q2Q%20.05%
EPS Next Y19.95%
EPS Next 2Y20.18%
EPS Next 3Y20.5%
EPS Next 5Y18.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.88%
Revenue growth 3Y22.38%
Revenue growth 5Y24.05%
Sales Q2Q%22.09%
Revenue Next Year20.76%
Revenue Next 2Y19.57%
Revenue Next 3Y19.3%
Revenue Next 5Y17.78%
EBIT growth 1Y33.94%
EBIT growth 3Y72.81%
EBIT growth 5Y55.91%
EBIT Next Year45.05%
EBIT Next 3Y26.22%
EBIT Next 5Y24.04%
FCF growth 1Y34.31%
FCF growth 3Y27.77%
FCF growth 5Y27.34%
OCF growth 1Y27.58%
OCF growth 3Y25.98%
OCF growth 5Y24.96%

SERVICENOW INC / NOW Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SERVICENOW INC (NOW) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to NOW.


What is the valuation status of SERVICENOW INC (NOW) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to SERVICENOW INC (NOW). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for SERVICENOW INC?

SERVICENOW INC (NOW) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of SERVICENOW INC (NOW) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SERVICENOW INC (NOW) is 28.08 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.24.


What is the earnings growth outlook for SERVICENOW INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SERVICENOW INC (NOW) is expected to grow by 19.95% in the next year.