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NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC (NTCT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:NTCT - US64115T1043 - Common Stock

27.42 USD
+0.51 (+1.9%)
Last: 1/12/2026, 8:16:50 PM
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After Hours: 1/12/2026, 8:16:50 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall NTCT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated NTCT against 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. While NTCT has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NTCT scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. This makes NTCT very considerable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year NTCT was profitable.
In the past year NTCT had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years NTCT reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
NTCT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
NTCT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNTCT 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 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.12%, NTCT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.92% of the companies in the same industry.
NTCT has a Return On Equity of 5.69%. This is in the better half of the industry: NTCT outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of NTCT (4.83%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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 RankSector 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%
NTCT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNTCT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -5 -10 -15 -20

1.3 Margins

NTCT has a better Profit Margin (10.38%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
NTCT has a Operating Margin of 12.74%. This is in the better half of the industry: NTCT outperforms 77.08% of its industry peers.
NTCT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 79.21%, NTCT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NTCT has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
NTCT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNTCT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

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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.
Compared to 1 year ago, NTCT has more shares outstanding
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.
NTCT Yearly Shares OutstandingNTCT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M
NTCT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNTCT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.67 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 2.67, NTCT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 2.67
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC9.77%
NTCT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNTCT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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.
NTCT has a Current ratio (1.88) which 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.
The Quick ratio of NTCT (1.84) is better than 68.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.88
Quick Ratio 1.84
NTCT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNTCT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.21% over the past year.
NTCT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.94% yearly.
NTCT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.60%.
Measured over the past years, NTCT shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.60% on average per year.
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

NTCT is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.63% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.53% on average over the next years.
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.
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.
NTCT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNTCT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
NTCT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNTCT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.33, which indicates a very decent valuation of NTCT.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NTCT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NTCT to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.25), we can say NTCT is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.64, 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's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.98.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.33
Fwd PE 10.64
NTCT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNTCT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NTCT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NTCT indicates a rather cheap valuation: NTCT is cheaper than 95.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.74
EV/EBITDA 8.19
NTCT Per share dataNTCT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

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)1.04
PEG (5Y)1.63
EPS Next 2Y7.99%
EPS Next 3Y6.63%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for NTCT!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC

NASDAQ:NTCT (1/12/2026, 8:16:50 PM)

After market: 27.42 0 (0%)

27.42

+0.51 (+1.9%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-22 2026-01-22/bmo
Inst Owners94.63%
Inst Owner Change-0.14%
Ins Owners3.68%
Ins Owner Change1.66%
Market Cap1.98B
Revenue(TTM)862.77M
Net Income(TTM)89.58M
Analysts76
Price Target34.75 (26.73%)
Short Float %2.59%
Short Ratio3.34
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)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 RankSector Rank
PE 11.33
Fwd PE 10.64
P/S 2.29
P/FCF 7.74
P/OCF 7.52
P/B 1.26
P/tB 7.45
EV/EBITDA 8.19
EPS(TTM)2.42
EY8.83%
EPS(NY)2.58
Fwd EY9.4%
FCF(TTM)3.54
FCFY12.92%
OCF(TTM)3.65
OCFY13.3%
SpS11.95
BVpS21.8
TBVpS3.68
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)1.63
Graham Number34.45
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.67
F-Score9
WACC9.77%
ROIC/WACC0.49
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

What is the fundamental rating for NTCT stock?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC (NTCT). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC?

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.