PEGASYSTEMS INC (PEGA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:PEGA • US7055731035
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This PEGA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. PEGA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year PEGA was profitable.
- PEGA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: PEGA reported negative net income in multiple years.
- Each year in the past 5 years PEGA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- PEGA's Return On Assets of 24.11% is amongst the best of the industry. PEGA outperforms 97.05% of its industry peers.
- PEGA has a better Return On Equity (49.97%) than 95.57% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 22.12%, PEGA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PEGA is above the industry average of 10.91%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (22.12%) for PEGA is above the 3 year average (15.39%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 24.11% | ||
| ROE | 49.97% | ||
| ROIC | 22.12% |
ROA(3y)11.4%
ROA(5y)0.96%
ROE(3y)28.69%
ROE(5y)-38.66%
ROIC(3y)15.39%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- PEGA's Profit Margin of 22.54% is amongst the best of the industry. PEGA outperforms 90.04% of its industry peers.
- The Operating Margin of PEGA (16.29%) is better than 83.39% of its industry peers.
- PEGA has a Gross Margin of 75.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: PEGA outperforms 68.27% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PEGA has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.54% | ||
| GM | 75.86% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.74%
GM growth 5Y1.78%
2. PEGA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PEGA is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, PEGA has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for PEGA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- There is no outstanding debt for PEGA. 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 6.95 indicates that PEGA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- PEGA has a better Altman-Z score (6.95) than 83.76% of its industry peers.
- There is no outstanding debt for PEGA. 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.95 |
ROIC/WACC2.15
WACC10.3%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.33 indicates that PEGA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- PEGA has a Current ratio of 1.33. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PEGA outperforms 41.70% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.33 indicates that PEGA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- PEGA has a Quick ratio (1.33) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The current and quick ratio evaluation for PEGA is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.33 |
3. PEGA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- PEGA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 40.33%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, PEGA shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 82.73% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, PEGA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 16.61% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 11.40% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.33%
EPS 3Y82.73%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-5.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.61%
Revenue growth 3Y9.83%
Revenue growth 5Y11.4%
Sales Q2Q%2.75%
3.2 Future
- PEGA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.38% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.34% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y31.85%
EPS Next 2Y20.78%
EPS Next 3Y14.75%
EPS Next 5Y1.38%
Revenue Next Year14.28%
Revenue Next 2Y13.08%
Revenue Next 3Y12.78%
Revenue Next 5Y6.34%
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 decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. PEGA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.71, the valuation of PEGA can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PEGA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PEGA is cheaper than 70.48% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PEGA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.18), we can say PEGA is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.98 indicates a correct valuation of PEGA.
- 74.17% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PEGA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PEGA to the average of the S&P500 Index (37.96), we can say PEGA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 71.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PEGA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 81.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PEGA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of PEGA may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as PEGA's earnings are expected to grow with 14.75% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.62
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y20.78%
EPS Next 3Y14.75%
5. PEGA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.30%, PEGA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- In the last 3 months the price of PEGA has falen by -20.02%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- PEGA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.65. PEGA pays more dividend than 88.93% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, PEGA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.3% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of PEGA decreases each year by -5.53%.
- PEGA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- PEGA has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.53%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 3.92% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PEGA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP3.92%
EPS Next 2Y20.78%
EPS Next 3Y14.75%
PEGA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
41.58
+2.21 (+5.61%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Earnings (Next)04-21 2026-04-21/amc
Inst Owners60.88%
Inst Owner Change-0.33%
Ins Owners46.34%
Ins Owner Change-1.53%
Market Cap7.03B
Revenue(TTM)1.75B
Net Income(TTM)393.44M
Analysts84.21
Price Target60.97 (46.63%)
Short Float %7.8%
Short Ratio2.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.3% |
Yearly Dividend0.09
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.53%
DP3.92%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date04-01 2026-04-01 (0.03)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)24.35%
Min EPS beat(2)1.37%
Max EPS beat(2)47.32%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)68.65%
Min EPS beat(4)1.37%
Max EPS beat(4)206.69%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)50.18%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)741.26%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)569.07%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.16%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.29%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)10.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.03%
Max Revenue beat(4)30.76%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.8%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.54%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.8%
PT rev (1m)3.39%
PT rev (3m)-16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)10.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)22.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.98 | ||
| P/S | 4.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.91 | ||
| P/B | 8.93 | ||
| P/tB | 9.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.18 |
EPS(TTM)2.11
EY5.07%
EPS(NY)2.78
Fwd EY6.68%
FCF(TTM)2.9
FCFY6.98%
OCF(TTM)2.99
OCFY7.19%
SpS10.33
BVpS4.66
TBVpS4.17
PEG (NY)0.62
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.87
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 24.11% | ||
| ROE | 49.97% | ||
| ROCE | 31.81% | ||
| ROIC | 22.12% | ||
| ROICexc | 42.23% | ||
| ROICexgc | 51.29% | ||
| OM | 16.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.54% | ||
| GM | 75.86% | ||
| FCFM | 28.11% |
ROA(3y)11.4%
ROA(5y)0.96%
ROE(3y)28.69%
ROE(5y)-38.66%
ROIC(3y)15.39%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)22.13%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.74%
GM growth 5Y1.78%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover1.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 105.88% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.83% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 162.14 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 169.49% | ||
| Profit Quality | 124.73% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.95 |
F-Score9
WACC10.3%
ROIC/WACC2.15
Cap/Depr(3y)79.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.21%
Profit Quality(3y)254.05%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.33%
EPS 3Y82.73%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-5.59%
EPS Next Y31.85%
EPS Next 2Y20.78%
EPS Next 3Y14.75%
EPS Next 5Y1.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.61%
Revenue growth 3Y9.83%
Revenue growth 5Y11.4%
Sales Q2Q%2.75%
Revenue Next Year14.28%
Revenue Next 2Y13.08%
Revenue Next 3Y12.78%
Revenue Next 5Y6.34%
EBIT growth 1Y76.85%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year28.19%
EBIT Next 3Y19.95%
EBIT Next 5Y-0.44%
FCF growth 1Y45.09%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y46.05%
OCF growth 3Y182.96%
OCF growth 5YN/A
PEGASYSTEMS INC / PEGA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PEGASYSTEMS INC (PEGA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to PEGA.
What is the valuation status for PEGA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to PEGASYSTEMS INC (PEGA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is PEGASYSTEMS INC (PEGA) stock?
PEGASYSTEMS INC (PEGA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of PEGASYSTEMS INC (PEGA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PEGASYSTEMS INC (PEGA) is 19.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.93.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for PEGA stock?
The dividend rating of PEGASYSTEMS INC (PEGA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 3.92%.