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SERVICENOW INC (4S0.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

FRA:4S0 - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US81762P1021 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

888.7  -16.9 (-1.87%)

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to 4S0. 4S0 was compared to 100 industry peers in the Software industry. 4S0 scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 4S0 is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. These ratings would make 4S0 suitable for growth investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year 4S0 was profitable.
4S0 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years 4S0 has been profitable.
4S0 had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
4S0.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF4S0.DE 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 1B 2B 3B 4B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of 4S0 (7.33%) is better than 73.00% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 15.17%, 4S0 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.00% of the companies in the same industry.
4S0 has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.56%. This is in the better half of the industry: 4S0 outperforms 77.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 4S0 is below the industry average of 10.48%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.51%) for 4S0 is below the current ROIC(9.56%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.33%
ROE 15.17%
ROIC 9.56%
ROA(3y)6.46%
ROA(5y)4.58%
ROE(3y)14.66%
ROE(5y)10.88%
ROIC(3y)6.51%
ROIC(5y)5.28%
4S0.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROIC4S0.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.41%, 4S0 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 4S0 has declined.
4S0 has a Operating Margin of 12.93%. This is in the better half of the industry: 4S0 outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
4S0's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 78.92%, 4S0 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
4S0's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.93%
PM (TTM) 13.41%
GM 78.92%
OM growth 3Y41.76%
OM growth 5Y59.12%
PM growth 3Y49.27%
PM growth 5Y-6.45%
GM growth 3Y0.91%
GM growth 5Y0.57%
4S0.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins4S0.DE 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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 4S0 is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, 4S0 has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, 4S0 has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, 4S0 has an improved debt to assets ratio.
4S0.DE Yearly Shares Outstanding4S0.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
4S0.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total Assets4S0.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

4S0 has an Altman-Z score of 12.84. This indicates that 4S0 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
4S0 has a better Altman-Z score (12.84) than 94.00% of its industry peers.
4S0 has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.41. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.41 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.41, 4S0 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that 4S0 is not too dependend on debt financing.
4S0 has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.15) than 71.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF 0.41
Altman-Z 12.84
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC11.01%
4S0.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF4S0.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.12 indicates that 4S0 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
4S0 has a Current ratio (1.12) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.12 indicates that 4S0 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
4S0 has a Quick ratio (1.12) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.12
Quick Ratio 1.12
4S0.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites4S0.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.29% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, 4S0 shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 33.14% on average per year.
4S0 shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 21.01%.
Measured over the past years, 4S0 shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 25.99% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.29%
EPS 3Y32.78%
EPS 5Y33.14%
EPS Q2Q%18.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.01%
Revenue growth 3Y23.05%
Revenue growth 5Y25.99%
Sales Q2Q%18.63%

3.2 Future

4S0 is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 18.77% yearly.
4S0 is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 19.47% yearly.
EPS Next Y20.16%
EPS Next 2Y20.07%
EPS Next 3Y20.36%
EPS Next 5Y18.77%
Revenue Next Year18.63%
Revenue Next 2Y19.02%
Revenue Next 3Y18.92%
Revenue Next 5Y19.47%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4S0.DE Yearly Revenue VS Estimates4S0.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10B 20B 30B 40B
4S0.DE Yearly EPS VS Estimates4S0.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 10 20 30 40 50

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 69.05, 4S0 can be considered very expensive at the moment.
4S0's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.91, 4S0 is valued quite expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 50.04, the valuation of 4S0 can be described as expensive.
4S0's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
4S0 is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.85, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 69.05
Fwd PE 50.04
4S0.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings4S0.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 4S0 indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: 4S0 is more expensive than 61.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
4S0's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 57.34
EV/EBITDA 98.06
4S0.DE Per share data4S0.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
4S0 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
4S0's earnings are expected to grow with 20.36% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.43
PEG (5Y)2.08
EPS Next 2Y20.07%
EPS Next 3Y20.36%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for 4S0!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

SERVICENOW INC

FRA:4S0 (5/23/2025, 4:54:33 PM)

888.7

-16.9 (-1.87%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)04-23 2025-04-23/amc
Earnings (Next)07-22 2025-07-22/amc
Inst Owners92.16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap183.96B
Analysts82.35
Price Target956.59 (7.64%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.66%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.99%
Max EPS beat(2)4.31%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.75%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.99%
Max EPS beat(4)9.1%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)8.01%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)8.33%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)7.99%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.99%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.87%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.97%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.13%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.45%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.05%
PT rev (1m)-8.99%
PT rev (3m)-14.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.44%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.72%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.24%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 69.05
Fwd PE 50.04
P/S 18.14
P/FCF 57.34
P/OCF 45.2
P/B 20.52
P/tB 24.18
EV/EBITDA 98.06
EPS(TTM)12.87
EY1.45%
EPS(NY)17.76
Fwd EY2%
FCF(TTM)15.5
FCFY1.74%
OCF(TTM)19.66
OCFY2.21%
SpS48.99
BVpS43.31
TBVpS36.75
PEG (NY)3.43
PEG (5Y)2.08
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.33%
ROE 15.17%
ROCE 11.66%
ROIC 9.56%
ROICexc 19.88%
ROICexgc 26.54%
OM 12.93%
PM (TTM) 13.41%
GM 78.92%
FCFM 31.63%
ROA(3y)6.46%
ROA(5y)4.58%
ROE(3y)14.66%
ROE(5y)10.88%
ROIC(3y)6.51%
ROIC(5y)5.28%
ROICexc(3y)13.22%
ROICexc(5y)11.32%
ROICexgc(3y)18.4%
ROICexgc(5y)16.07%
ROCE(3y)7.94%
ROCE(5y)6.44%
ROICexcg growth 3Y18.02%
ROICexcg growth 5Y53.98%
ROICexc growth 3Y29.2%
ROICexc growth 5Y52.18%
OM growth 3Y41.76%
OM growth 5Y59.12%
PM growth 3Y49.27%
PM growth 5Y-6.45%
GM growth 3Y0.91%
GM growth 5Y0.57%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF 0.41
Debt/EBITDA 0.72
Cap/Depr 164.14%
Cap/Sales 8.5%
Interest Coverage 64.48
Cash Conversion 221.62%
Profit Quality 235.89%
Current Ratio 1.12
Quick Ratio 1.12
Altman-Z 12.84
F-Score8
WACC11.01%
ROIC/WACC0.87
Cap/Depr(3y)136.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)124.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.82%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.96%
Profit Quality(3y)353.89%
Profit Quality(5y)596.69%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.29%
EPS 3Y32.78%
EPS 5Y33.14%
EPS Q2Q%18.48%
EPS Next Y20.16%
EPS Next 2Y20.07%
EPS Next 3Y20.36%
EPS Next 5Y18.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.01%
Revenue growth 3Y23.05%
Revenue growth 5Y25.99%
Sales Q2Q%18.63%
Revenue Next Year18.63%
Revenue Next 2Y19.02%
Revenue Next 3Y18.92%
Revenue Next 5Y19.47%
EBIT growth 1Y56.11%
EBIT growth 3Y74.43%
EBIT growth 5Y100.47%
EBIT Next Year46.45%
EBIT Next 3Y30.44%
EBIT Next 5Y26.41%
FCF growth 1Y69.53%
FCF growth 3Y23.49%
FCF growth 5Y30.31%
OCF growth 1Y66.65%
OCF growth 3Y24.88%
OCF growth 5Y28.12%