NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC (NTCT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:NTCT • US64115T1043
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This NTCT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. NTCT Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- NTCT had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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.
- Each year in the past 5 years NTCT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- NTCT has a better Return On Assets (4.13%) than 71.74% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 5.84%, NTCT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.69%, NTCT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.39% 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 10.41%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (4.69%) for NTCT is above the 3 year average (2.83%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.13% | ||
| ROE | 5.84% | ||
| ROIC | 4.69% |
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 has a Profit Margin of 11.13%. This is in the better half of the industry: NTCT outperforms 78.26% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.95%, NTCT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- NTCT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of NTCT (79.25%) is better than 95.65% of its industry peers.
- NTCT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.13% | ||
| GM | 79.25% |
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. NTCT Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), NTCT 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.
2.2 Solvency
- NTCT has an Altman-Z score of 2.88. This is not the best score and indicates that NTCT is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- NTCT has a Altman-Z score (2.88) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 | 2.88 |
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC9.86%
2.3 Liquidity
- NTCT has a Current Ratio of 1.94. This is a normal value and indicates that NTCT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- NTCT's Current ratio of 1.94 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NTCT outperforms 43.48% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.91 indicates that NTCT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- NTCT has a Quick ratio (1.91) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.91 |
3. NTCT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- NTCT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.71%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.94% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, NTCT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.91% in the last year.
- 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)10.71%
EPS 3Y6.11%
EPS 5Y6.94%
EPS Q2Q%6.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.3%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.6%
Sales Q2Q%-0.53%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.67% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, NTCT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.61% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.38%
EPS Next 2Y7.99%
EPS Next 3Y6.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.92%
Revenue Next 2Y3.73%
Revenue Next 3Y3.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
- 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. NTCT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.39, which indicates a correct valuation of NTCT.
- NTCT's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NTCT is cheaper than 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NTCT to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.79), we can say NTCT is valued rather cheaply.
- NTCT is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.89.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NTCT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.88. NTCT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NTCT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NTCT indicates a rather cheap valuation: NTCT is cheaper than 93.48% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.58 |
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)1.18
PEG (5Y)1.93
EPS Next 2Y7.99%
EPS Next 3Y6.67%
5. NTCT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for NTCT!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NTCT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
33.21
-0.15 (-0.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07/bmo
Inst Owners95.73%
Inst Owner Change0.29%
Ins Owners3.67%
Ins Owner Change-2.17%
Market Cap2.40B
Revenue(TTM)861.43M
Net Income(TTM)95.91M
Analysts76
Price Target35 (5.39%)
Short Float %3.41%
Short Ratio3.77
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)27.85%
Min EPS beat(2)18.6%
Max EPS beat(2)37.11%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)17.16%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.04%
Max EPS beat(4)37.11%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)28.93%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)30.67%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)29.29%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.2%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.99%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.2%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.67%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.29%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.57%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.89 | ||
| P/S | 2.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.45 | ||
| P/B | 1.46 | ||
| P/tB | 6.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.58 |
EPS(TTM)2.48
EY7.47%
EPS(NY)2.58
Fwd EY7.76%
FCF(TTM)3.81
FCFY11.49%
OCF(TTM)3.93
OCFY11.83%
SpS11.93
BVpS22.73
TBVpS4.78
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)1.93
Graham Number35.61 (7.23%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.13% | ||
| ROE | 5.84% | ||
| ROCE | 5.94% | ||
| ROIC | 4.69% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.75% | ||
| ROICexgc | 864.84% | ||
| OM | 12.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.13% | ||
| GM | 79.25% | ||
| FCFM | 31.98% |
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.37
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 14.38% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.97% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 281.07 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 167.44% | ||
| Profit Quality | 287.23% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.88 |
F-Score8
WACC9.86%
ROIC/WACC0.48
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)10.71%
EPS 3Y6.11%
EPS 5Y6.94%
EPS Q2Q%6.38%
EPS Next Y11.38%
EPS Next 2Y7.99%
EPS Next 3Y6.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.3%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.6%
Sales Q2Q%-0.53%
Revenue Next Year4.92%
Revenue Next 2Y3.73%
Revenue Next 3Y3.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y53.8%
EBIT growth 3Y18.01%
EBIT growth 5Y31.51%
EBIT Next Year14.45%
EBIT Next 3Y8.44%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y286.94%
FCF growth 3Y-9.6%
FCF growth 5Y0.57%
OCF growth 1Y263.69%
OCF growth 3Y-9.74%
OCF growth 5Y-0.66%
NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC / NTCT Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for NTCT stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NTCT.
Can you provide the valuation status for NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC (NTCT). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of NTCT stock?
NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC (NTCT) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC?
The financial health rating of NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC (NTCT) is 6 / 10.