27.08 USD
-0.12 (-0.44%)
NTCT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. NTCT scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NTCT is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! This makes NTCT very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year NTCT was profitable.
NTCT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: NTCT reported negative net income in multiple years.
NTCT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.12%, NTCT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.92% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of NTCT (5.69%) is better than 68.75% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.83%, NTCT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NTCT is significantly below the industry average of 12.15%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.83%) for NTCT is above the 3 year average (2.83%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.12% | ||
| ROE | 5.69% | ||
| ROIC | 4.83% |
ROA(3y)-6.79%
ROA(5y)-3.72%
ROE(3y)-9.46%
ROE(5y)-5.14%
ROIC(3y)2.83%
ROIC(5y)2.2%
1.3 Margins
NTCT's Profit Margin of 10.38% is amongst the best of the industry. NTCT outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.74%, NTCT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.08% of the companies in the same industry.
NTCT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of NTCT (79.21%) is better than 95.83% of its industry peers.
NTCT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.38% | ||
| GM | 79.21% |
OM growth 3Y19.56%
OM growth 5Y33.65%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.45%
GM growth 5Y1.45%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
NTCT 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 NTCT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NTCT has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
There is no outstanding debt for NTCT. 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 2.69 indicates that NTCT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.69, NTCT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
NTCT has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.69 |
ROIC/WACC0.51
WACC9.44%
2.3 Liquidity
NTCT has a Current Ratio of 1.88. This is a normal value and indicates that NTCT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of NTCT (1.88) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
NTCT has a Quick Ratio of 1.84. This is a normal value and indicates that NTCT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NTCT has a Quick ratio of 1.84. This is in the better half of the industry: NTCT outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.21% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.94% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 9.60% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.60% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.21%
EPS 3Y6.11%
EPS 5Y6.94%
EPS Q2Q%31.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.3%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.6%
Sales Q2Q%14.6%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, NTCT will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.63% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, NTCT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.53% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.92%
EPS Next 2Y7.99%
EPS Next 3Y6.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.81%
Revenue Next 2Y3.71%
Revenue Next 3Y3.53%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last 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 11.19, the valuation of NTCT can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NTCT is valued cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.00, NTCT is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.51, the valuation of NTCT can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NTCT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
NTCT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NTCT indicates a rather cheap valuation: NTCT is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NTCT is valued cheaper than 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.31 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NTCT's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of NTCT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)1.61
EPS Next 2Y7.99%
EPS Next 3Y6.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NTCT does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NASDAQ:NTCT (1/9/2026, 2:41:40 PM)
27.08
-0.12 (-0.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.63%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners3.68%
Ins Owner Change1.66%
Market Cap1.95B
Revenue(TTM)862.77M
Net Income(TTM)89.58M
Analysts76
Price Target34.75 (28.32%)
Short Float %2.59%
Short Ratio3.34
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)25.05%
Min EPS beat(2)12.99%
Max EPS beat(2)37.11%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)19.74%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.04%
Max EPS beat(4)37.11%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)38.07%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)32.8%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)30.67%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.2%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.58%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.59%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.99%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.7%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.89%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)13.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.83%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.51 | ||
| P/S | 2.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.43 | ||
| P/B | 1.24 | ||
| P/tB | 7.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.31 |
EPS(TTM)2.42
EY8.94%
EPS(NY)2.58
Fwd EY9.52%
FCF(TTM)3.54
FCFY13.09%
OCF(TTM)3.65
OCFY13.46%
SpS11.95
BVpS21.8
TBVpS3.68
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)1.61
Graham Number34.45
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.12% | ||
| ROE | 5.69% | ||
| ROCE | 6.11% | ||
| ROIC | 4.83% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.77% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 12.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.38% | ||
| GM | 79.21% | ||
| FCFM | 29.65% |
ROA(3y)-6.79%
ROA(5y)-3.72%
ROE(3y)-9.46%
ROE(5y)-5.14%
ROIC(3y)2.83%
ROIC(5y)2.2%
ROICexc(3y)3.67%
ROICexc(5y)2.85%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3.58%
ROCE(5y)2.78%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y37.03%
ROICexc growth 5Y48.15%
OM growth 3Y19.56%
OM growth 5Y33.65%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.45%
GM growth 5Y1.45%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.4
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 12.26% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.85% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 73.4 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 154.83% | ||
| Profit Quality | 285.58% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.69 |
F-Score9
WACC9.44%
ROIC/WACC0.51
Cap/Depr(3y)10.43%
Cap/Depr(5y)11.55%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.19%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.21%
EPS 3Y6.11%
EPS 5Y6.94%
EPS Q2Q%31.91%
EPS Next Y10.92%
EPS Next 2Y7.99%
EPS Next 3Y6.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.3%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.6%
Sales Q2Q%14.6%
Revenue Next Year4.81%
Revenue Next 2Y3.71%
Revenue Next 3Y3.53%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y158.09%
EBIT growth 3Y18.01%
EBIT growth 5Y31.51%
EBIT Next Year14.3%
EBIT Next 3Y8.33%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y151.53%
FCF growth 3Y-9.6%
FCF growth 5Y0.57%
OCF growth 1Y138.39%
OCF growth 3Y-9.74%
OCF growth 5Y-0.66%
NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC / NTCT FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to NTCT.
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NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC (NTCT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC?
The financial health rating of NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC (NTCT) is 6 / 10.