PTC INC (PTC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:PTC • US69370C1009
163.1 USD
+4.98 (+3.15%)
At close: Mar 3, 2026
163.1 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/3/2026, 8:00:01 PM
This PTC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to PTC. PTC was compared to 276 industry peers in the Software industry. PTC scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. PTC is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! With these ratings, PTC could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.
1. PTC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- PTC had positive earnings in the past year.
- PTC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years PTC has always been profitable.
- PTC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- PTC has a Return On Assets of 12.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PTC outperforms 90.58% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of PTC (21.30%) is better than 87.32% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.99%, PTC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- PTC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.08%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.79%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (11.08%) for PTC is below the current ROIC(16.99%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.73% | ||
| ROE | 21.3% | ||
| ROIC | 16.99% |
ROA(3y)6.96%
ROA(5y)7.63%
ROE(3y)13.35%
ROE(5y)15.42%
ROIC(3y)11.08%
ROIC(5y)10.4%
1.3 Margins
- PTC has a Profit Margin of 28.61%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PTC outperforms 90.58% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PTC has grown nicely.
- PTC's Operating Margin of 39.28% is amongst the best of the industry. PTC outperforms 97.46% of its industry peers.
- PTC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- PTC's Gross Margin of 84.23% is amongst the best of the industry. PTC outperforms 89.86% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PTC has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 39.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.61% | ||
| GM | 84.23% |
OM growth 3Y12.68%
OM growth 5Y16.28%
PM growth 3Y18.28%
PM growth 5Y24.49%
GM growth 3Y1.52%
GM growth 5Y1.68%
2. PTC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- PTC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, PTC has less shares outstanding
- PTC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- PTC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 6.06 indicates that PTC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- PTC has a better Altman-Z score (6.06) than 81.88% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PTC is 1.35, which is an excellent value as it means it would take PTC, only 1.35 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.35, PTC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.01% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31 indicates that PTC is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of PTC (0.31) is worse than 61.23% of its industry peers.
- Although PTC does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.06 |
ROIC/WACC1.57
WACC10.8%
2.3 Liquidity
- PTC has a Current Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that PTC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.22, PTC is doing worse than 65.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.22 indicates that PTC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of PTC (1.22) is worse than 64.86% of its industry peers.
- The current and quick ratio evaluation for PTC 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 | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 |
3. PTC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- PTC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 73.62%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, PTC shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 25.59% on average per year.
- PTC shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 23.62%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 13.44% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)73.62%
EPS 3Y20.43%
EPS 5Y25.59%
EPS Q2Q%74.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.62%
Revenue growth 3Y12.32%
Revenue growth 5Y13.44%
Sales Q2Q%21.36%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.30% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- PTC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.40% yearly.
EPS Next Y-1.01%
EPS Next 2Y4.32%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
EPS Next 5Y11.3%
Revenue Next Year8.77%
Revenue Next 2Y7.82%
Revenue Next 3Y7.47%
Revenue Next 5Y8.4%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past 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 decreasing.
4. PTC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.49 indicates a rather expensive valuation of PTC.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PTC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PTC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.83), we can say PTC is valued slightly cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.73, PTC is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PTC is valued a bit cheaper than 68.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PTC to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.95), we can say PTC is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PTC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 70.65% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PTC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of PTC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.72
EPS Next 2Y4.32%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
5. PTC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for PTC!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
PTC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
163.1
+4.98 (+3.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30/amc
Inst Owners102.53%
Inst Owner Change-5.13%
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner Change1.82%
Market Cap19.41B
Revenue(TTM)2.86B
Net Income(TTM)818.28M
Analysts76.67
Price Target200.61 (23%)
Short Float %3.18%
Short Ratio3.55
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)36.43%
Min EPS beat(2)21.56%
Max EPS beat(2)51.3%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)33.52%
Min EPS beat(4)21.56%
Max EPS beat(4)51.3%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)22.47%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)16.47%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)13.38%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)12.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)6.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)17.86%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)9.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)3.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)17.86%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.84%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.25%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.37%
PT rev (1m)-8.23%
PT rev (3m)-13.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)11.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)6.89%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.73 | ||
| P/S | 6.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.59 | ||
| P/B | 5.05 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.76 |
EPS(TTM)8.82
EY5.41%
EPS(NY)8.71
Fwd EY5.34%
FCF(TTM)7.47
FCFY4.58%
OCF(TTM)7.55
OCFY4.63%
SpS24.03
BVpS32.29
TBVpS-3.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.72
Graham Number80.05
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.73% | ||
| ROE | 21.3% | ||
| ROCE | 21.24% | ||
| ROIC | 16.99% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 104.13% | ||
| OM | 39.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.61% | ||
| GM | 84.23% | ||
| FCFM | 31.06% |
ROA(3y)6.96%
ROA(5y)7.63%
ROE(3y)13.35%
ROE(5y)15.42%
ROIC(3y)11.08%
ROIC(5y)10.4%
ROICexc(3y)11.64%
ROICexc(5y)11.05%
ROICexgc(3y)629.92%
ROICexgc(5y)394.58%
ROCE(3y)13.85%
ROCE(5y)13%
ROICexgc growth 3Y26.99%
ROICexgc growth 5Y19.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.23%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.01%
OM growth 3Y12.68%
OM growth 5Y16.28%
PM growth 3Y18.28%
PM growth 5Y24.49%
GM growth 3Y1.52%
GM growth 5Y1.68%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.96 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 11.25% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.37% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | 108.57% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.06 |
F-Score8
WACC10.8%
ROIC/WACC1.57
Cap/Depr(3y)17.07%
Cap/Depr(5y)22.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.79%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.02%
Profit Quality(3y)183.31%
Profit Quality(5y)150.54%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)73.62%
EPS 3Y20.43%
EPS 5Y25.59%
EPS Q2Q%74.55%
EPS Next Y-1.01%
EPS Next 2Y4.32%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
EPS Next 5Y11.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.62%
Revenue growth 3Y12.32%
Revenue growth 5Y13.44%
Sales Q2Q%21.36%
Revenue Next Year8.77%
Revenue Next 2Y7.82%
Revenue Next 3Y7.47%
Revenue Next 5Y8.4%
EBIT growth 1Y91.79%
EBIT growth 3Y26.56%
EBIT growth 5Y31.91%
EBIT Next Year19.6%
EBIT Next 3Y10.94%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y48.72%
FCF growth 3Y27.91%
FCF growth 5Y33.42%
OCF growth 1Y45.63%
OCF growth 3Y25.85%
OCF growth 5Y29.99%
PTC INC / PTC FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for PTC INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to PTC.
What is the valuation status of PTC INC (PTC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to PTC INC (PTC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is PTC INC (PTC) stock?
PTC INC (PTC) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the financial health of PTC INC (PTC) stock?
The financial health rating of PTC INC (PTC) is 7 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PTC stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PTC INC (PTC) is expected to decline by -1.01% in the next year.