CERTARA INC (CERT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:CERT • US15687V1098

6.525 USD
-0.12 (-1.88%)
Last: Feb 20, 2026, 02:51 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CERT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CERT against 35 industry peers in the Health Care Technology industry. CERT has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. CERT is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CERT had positive earnings in the past year.
  • CERT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • CERT had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CERT had a positive operating cash flow.
CERT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCERT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 0.71%, CERT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of CERT (1.02%) is better than 77.14% of its industry peers.
  • CERT has a better Return On Invested Capital (1.48%) than 65.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.71%
ROE 1.02%
ROIC 1.48%
ROA(3y)-1.12%
ROA(5y)-1.63%
ROE(3y)-1.69%
ROE(5y)-2.47%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CERT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCERT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -2 -4 -6

1.3 Margins

  • CERT has a Profit Margin of 2.62%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CERT outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.30%, CERT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CERT has a Gross Margin (61.44%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CERT has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.3%
PM (TTM) 2.62%
GM 61.44%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.61%
GM growth 5Y-0.61%
CERT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCERT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CERT is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CERT has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CERT has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CERT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CERT Yearly Shares OutstandingCERT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
CERT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCERT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.68, we must say that CERT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • CERT has a Altman-Z score (1.68) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CERT has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.21. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CERT would need 3.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • CERT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.21) than 68.57% of its industry peers.
  • CERT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • CERT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.27. This is in the lower half of the industry: CERT underperforms 62.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 3.21
Altman-Z 1.68
ROIC/WACC0.15
WACC9.68%
CERT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCERT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CERT has a Current Ratio of 2.09. This indicates that CERT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of CERT (2.09) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CERT has a Quick Ratio of 2.09. This indicates that CERT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CERT has a Quick ratio of 2.09. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CERT outperforms 51.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.09
Quick Ratio 2.09
CERT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCERT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 28.21% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 38.33% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue has grown by 11.47% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • CERT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.06% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.21%
EPS 3Y38.33%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%7.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.47%
Revenue growth 3Y10.42%
Revenue growth 5Y13.06%
Sales Q2Q%10.33%

3.2 Future

  • CERT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.16% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.01% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y1.53%
EPS Next 2Y11.09%
EPS Next 3Y11.8%
EPS Next 5Y19.16%
Revenue Next Year8.97%
Revenue Next 2Y7.64%
Revenue Next 3Y7.65%
Revenue Next 5Y9.01%

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 Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CERT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCERT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 200M 400M 600M
CERT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCERT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.05, which indicates a correct valuation of CERT.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CERT indicates a rather cheap valuation: CERT is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CERT to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.09), we can say CERT is valued rather cheaply.
  • CERT is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.75.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CERT is valued cheaper than 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CERT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.05
Fwd PE 11.75
CERT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCERT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CERT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CERT is cheaper than 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CERT indicates a rather cheap valuation: CERT is cheaper than 88.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.36
EV/EBITDA 11.75
CERT Per share dataCERT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)8.54
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.09%
EPS Next 3Y11.8%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for CERT!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

CERTARA INC

NASDAQ:CERT (2/20/2026, 2:51:54 PM)

6.525

-0.12 (-1.88%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Technology
Earnings (Last)11-06
Earnings (Next)02-26
Inst Owners93.43%
Inst Owner Change5.17%
Ins Owners0.89%
Ins Owner Change-0.4%
Market Cap1.04B
Revenue(TTM)415.55M
Net Income(TTM)10.88M
Analysts77
Price Target12.62 (93.41%)
Short Float %17.5%
Short Ratio9.06
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.68%
Min EPS beat(2)-33.18%
Max EPS beat(2)25.82%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)8.05%
Min EPS beat(4)-33.18%
Max EPS beat(4)25.82%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.69%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)0.42%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-5.81%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.25%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.12%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)0%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.5%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.53%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.04%
PT rev (1m)-1.33%
PT rev (3m)-16.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.84%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.05
Fwd PE 11.75
P/S 2.5
P/FCF 11.36
P/OCF 8.89
P/B 0.98
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.75
EPS(TTM)0.5
EY7.66%
EPS(NY)0.56
Fwd EY8.51%
FCF(TTM)0.57
FCFY8.81%
OCF(TTM)0.73
OCFY11.25%
SpS2.61
BVpS6.69
TBVpS-1.05
PEG (NY)8.54
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.67
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.71%
ROE 1.02%
ROCE 1.87%
ROIC 1.48%
ROICexc 1.68%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 6.3%
PM (TTM) 2.62%
GM 61.44%
FCFM 22.02%
ROA(3y)-1.12%
ROA(5y)-1.63%
ROE(3y)-1.69%
ROE(5y)-2.47%
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 3Y-0.61%
GM growth 5Y-0.61%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.27
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 3.21
Debt/EBITDA 2.89
Cap/Depr 34.15%
Cap/Sales 6.1%
Interest Coverage 1.19
Cash Conversion 116.35%
Profit Quality 841.35%
Current Ratio 2.09
Quick Ratio 2.09
Altman-Z 1.68
F-Score7
WACC9.68%
ROIC/WACC0.15
Cap/Depr(3y)27.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)24.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.98%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.21%
EPS 3Y38.33%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%7.69%
EPS Next Y1.53%
EPS Next 2Y11.09%
EPS Next 3Y11.8%
EPS Next 5Y19.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.47%
Revenue growth 3Y10.42%
Revenue growth 5Y13.06%
Sales Q2Q%10.33%
Revenue Next Year8.97%
Revenue Next 2Y7.64%
Revenue Next 3Y7.65%
Revenue Next 5Y9.01%
EBIT growth 1Y261.61%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year18.48%
EBIT Next 3Y11.45%
EBIT Next 5Y10.77%
FCF growth 1Y13.27%
FCF growth 3Y4.89%
FCF growth 5Y15.82%
OCF growth 1Y23.15%
OCF growth 3Y10.04%
OCF growth 5Y16.17%

CERTARA INC / CERT FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CERT stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CERT.


What is the valuation status of CERTARA INC (CERT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CERTARA INC (CERT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CERTARA INC?

CERTARA INC (CERT) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of CERTARA INC (CERT) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CERTARA INC (CERT) is 13.05 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.98.


Can you provide the financial health for CERT stock?

The financial health rating of CERTARA INC (CERT) is 4 / 10.