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PEGASYSTEMS INC (PEGA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:PEGA - US7055731035 - Common Stock

57 USD
+2.28 (+4.17%)
Last: 12/4/2025, 8:00:00 PM
57.3 USD
+0.3 (+0.53%)
Pre-Market: 12/5/2025, 8:42:26 AM
Fundamental Rating

6

PEGA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 281 industry peers in the Software industry. While PEGA has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. PEGA has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PEGA had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
Of the past 5 years PEGA 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
PEGA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPEGA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 21.50%, PEGA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.73% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of PEGA (46.57%) is better than 95.73% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 30.62%, PEGA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.80% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 21.5%
ROE 46.57%
ROIC 30.62%
ROA(3y)-5.12%
ROA(5y)-4.63%
ROE(3y)-76.04%
ROE(5y)-50.92%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
PEGA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPEGA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100 -150 -200 -250

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of PEGA (16.05%) is better than 79.36% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 17.49%, PEGA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.34% of the companies in the same industry.
The Gross Margin of PEGA (75.74%) is better than 69.04% of its industry peers.
PEGA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.49%
PM (TTM) 16.05%
GM 75.74%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.76%
GM growth 5Y2.29%
PEGA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPEGA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

PEGA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PEGA has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for PEGA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PEGA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
PEGA Yearly Shares OutstandingPEGA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
PEGA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPEGA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

PEGA has an Altman-Z score of 10.91. This indicates that PEGA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
PEGA has a better Altman-Z score (10.91) than 88.26% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 10.91
ROIC/WACC2.9
WACC10.56%
PEGA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPEGA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

PEGA has a Current Ratio of 1.36. This is a normal value and indicates that PEGA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.36, PEGA is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.64% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.36 indicates that PEGA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.36, PEGA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.99% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.36
Quick Ratio 1.36
PEGA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPEGA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PEGA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -20.52%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 137.43% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, PEGA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 17.00% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.44% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.52%
EPS 3Y137.43%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%53.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17%
Revenue growth 3Y7.31%
Revenue growth 5Y10.44%
Sales Q2Q%17.32%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, PEGA will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.18% on average per year.
PEGA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.01% yearly.
EPS Next Y22.18%
EPS Next 2Y14.48%
EPS Next 3Y11.68%
EPS Next 5Y2.18%
Revenue Next Year17.52%
Revenue Next 2Y11.96%
Revenue Next 3Y10.13%
Revenue Next 5Y6.01%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
PEGA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPEGA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
PEGA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPEGA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 1 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 26.51, which means the current valuation is very expensive for PEGA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PEGA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PEGA is cheaper than 66.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PEGA is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.00, PEGA is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PEGA is valued a bit cheaper than 65.48% of the companies in the same industry.
PEGA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.51
Fwd PE 25
PEGA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPEGA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

PEGA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PEGA is cheaper than 71.53% of the companies in the same industry.
76.51% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PEGA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.46
EV/EBITDA 28.8
PEGA Per share dataPEGA 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 decent profitability rating of PEGA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.48%
EPS Next 3Y11.68%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PEGA has a yearly dividend return of 0.22%, which is pretty low.
PEGA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 59.20. PEGA pays more dividend than 88.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, PEGA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.22%

5.2 History

The dividend of PEGA decreases each year by -12.97%.
PEGA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.97%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
PEGA Yearly Dividends per sharePEGA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08

5.3 Sustainability

PEGA pays out 4.63% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP4.63%
EPS Next 2Y14.48%
EPS Next 3Y11.68%
PEGA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPEGA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M
PEGA Dividend Payout.PEGA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PEGA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PEGASYSTEMS INC

NASDAQ:PEGA (12/4/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

Premarket: 57.3 +0.3 (+0.53%)

57

+2.28 (+4.17%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)10-21 2025-10-21/amc
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Inst Owners56.2%
Inst Owner Change5.97%
Ins Owners46.28%
Ins Owner Change-0.82%
Market Cap9.67B
Revenue(TTM)1.73B
Net Income(TTM)277.95M
Analysts83
Price Target71.53 (25.49%)
Short Float %6.93%
Short Ratio4.94
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.22%
Yearly Dividend0.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.97%
DP4.63%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date10-01 2025-10-01 (0.03)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)33.28%
Min EPS beat(2)19.23%
Max EPS beat(2)47.32%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)70.31%
Min EPS beat(4)8.02%
Max EPS beat(4)206.69%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)59.22%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)794.69%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)564.85%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.14%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.29%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)11.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)30.76%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)7.35%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.91%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.14%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)11.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.58%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.79%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.66%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.51
Fwd PE 25
P/S 5.58
P/FCF 22.46
P/OCF 21.89
P/B 16.21
P/tB 18.84
EV/EBITDA 28.8
EPS(TTM)2.15
EY3.77%
EPS(NY)2.28
Fwd EY4%
FCF(TTM)2.54
FCFY4.45%
OCF(TTM)2.6
OCFY4.57%
SpS10.21
BVpS3.52
TBVpS3.03
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number13.04
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 21.5%
ROE 46.57%
ROCE 43.57%
ROIC 30.62%
ROICexc 61.91%
ROICexgc 81.67%
OM 17.49%
PM (TTM) 16.05%
GM 75.74%
FCFM 24.87%
ROA(3y)-5.12%
ROA(5y)-4.63%
ROE(3y)-76.04%
ROE(5y)-50.92%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
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 3Y0.76%
GM growth 5Y2.29%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover1.34
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 82.25%
Cap/Sales 0.65%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 139.6%
Profit Quality 154.97%
Current Ratio 1.36
Quick Ratio 1.36
Altman-Z 10.91
F-Score9
WACC10.56%
ROIC/WACC2.9
Cap/Depr(3y)107.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)95.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.46%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.55%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.52%
EPS 3Y137.43%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%53.85%
EPS Next Y22.18%
EPS Next 2Y14.48%
EPS Next 3Y11.68%
EPS Next 5Y2.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17%
Revenue growth 3Y7.31%
Revenue growth 5Y10.44%
Sales Q2Q%17.32%
Revenue Next Year17.52%
Revenue Next 2Y11.96%
Revenue Next 3Y10.13%
Revenue Next 5Y6.01%
EBIT growth 1Y75.98%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year53.54%
EBIT Next 3Y23.62%
EBIT Next 5Y6.1%
FCF growth 1Y194.63%
FCF growth 3Y127.83%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y154.62%
OCF growth 3Y106.83%
OCF growth 5YN/A

PEGASYSTEMS INC / PEGA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PEGASYSTEMS INC (PEGA) stock?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for PEGASYSTEMS INC?

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


What is the profitability of PEGA stock?

PEGASYSTEMS INC (PEGA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PEGA stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PEGASYSTEMS INC (PEGA) is expected to grow by 22.18% in the next year.


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 4.63%.