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CONFLUENT INC-CLASS A (CFLT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CFLT - US20717M1036 - Common Stock

23.14 USD
-0.21 (-0.9%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:08:28 PM
23.15 USD
+0.01 (+0.04%)
After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:08:28 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall CFLT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CFLT against 281 industry peers in the Software industry. CFLT scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. CFLT shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CFLT had positive earnings in the past year.
CFLT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CFLT had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CFLT reported 4 times negative operating cash flow.
CFLT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCFLT 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 -100M -200M -300M -400M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -10.57%, CFLT is doing worse than 63.70% of the companies in the same industry.
CFLT has a Return On Equity of -27.18%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CFLT underperforms 62.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -10.57%
ROE -27.18%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-16.7%
ROA(5y)-21.68%
ROE(3y)-49.78%
ROE(5y)-55.06%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CFLT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCFLT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

1.3 Margins

CFLT's Gross Margin of 74.14% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CFLT outperforms 62.99% of its industry peers.
CFLT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CFLT does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 74.14%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.29%
GM growth 5Y1.8%
CFLT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCFLT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CFLT does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
CFLT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CFLT has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CFLT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CFLT Yearly Shares OutstandingCFLT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
CFLT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCFLT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

CFLT has an Altman-Z score of 2.44. This is not the best score and indicates that CFLT is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CFLT has a Altman-Z score (2.44) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CFLT has a debt to FCF ratio of 34.52. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CFLT would need 34.52 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CFLT has a Debt to FCF ratio (34.52) which is in line with its industry peers.
CFLT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.98. This is a neutral value indicating CFLT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CFLT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.98. This is in the lower half of the industry: CFLT underperforms 75.44% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.98
Debt/FCF 34.52
Altman-Z 2.44
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.68%
CFLT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCFLT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 4.01 indicates that CFLT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 4.01, CFLT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.92% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 4.01 indicates that CFLT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 4.01, CFLT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.01
Quick Ratio 4.01
CFLT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCFLT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 30.00% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, CFLT shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 21.58%.
CFLT shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 45.10% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)30%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%30%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.58%
Revenue growth 3Y35.44%
Revenue growth 5Y45.1%
Sales Q2Q%19.31%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 29.35% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
CFLT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 16.95% yearly.
EPS Next Y34.97%
EPS Next 2Y27.79%
EPS Next 3Y29.65%
EPS Next 5Y29.35%
Revenue Next Year20.79%
Revenue Next 2Y18.67%
Revenue Next 3Y17.93%
Revenue Next 5Y16.95%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
CFLT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCFLT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
CFLT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCFLT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 0.5 -0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CFLT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 59.33.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CFLT.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CFLT to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.46), we can say CFLT is valued expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 47.23 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CFLT.
CFLT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.10. CFLT is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 59.33
Fwd PE 47.23
CFLT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCFLT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

CFLT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 255.17
EV/EBITDA N/A
CFLT Per share dataCFLT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CFLT's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
CFLT's earnings are expected to grow with 29.65% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.7
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y27.79%
EPS Next 3Y29.65%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

CONFLUENT INC-CLASS A

NASDAQ:CFLT (12/5/2025, 8:08:28 PM)

After market: 23.15 +0.01 (+0.04%)

23.14

-0.21 (-0.9%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)10-27 2025-10-27/amc
Earnings (Next)02-09 2026-02-09/amc
Inst Owners92.24%
Inst Owner Change1.11%
Ins Owners3.55%
Ins Owner Change-3.1%
Market Cap8.09B
Revenue(TTM)1.11B
Net Income(TTM)-304.08M
Analysts77.95
Price Target28.29 (22.26%)
Short Float %6.92%
Short Ratio2.65
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)18.64%
Min EPS beat(2)5.94%
Max EPS beat(2)31.35%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)26.94%
Min EPS beat(4)5.94%
Max EPS beat(4)54.07%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)56.82%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)102.7%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)81.43%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.07%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.52%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.27%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.58%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.54%
PT rev (1m)2.24%
PT rev (3m)9.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)9.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.68%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.68%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 59.33
Fwd PE 47.23
P/S 7.27
P/FCF 255.17
P/OCF 141.09
P/B 7.23
P/tB 8.54
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.39
EY1.69%
EPS(NY)0.49
Fwd EY2.12%
FCF(TTM)0.09
FCFY0.39%
OCF(TTM)0.16
OCFY0.71%
SpS3.18
BVpS3.2
TBVpS2.71
PEG (NY)1.7
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number5.3
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -10.57%
ROE -27.18%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 74.14%
FCFM 2.85%
ROA(3y)-16.7%
ROA(5y)-21.68%
ROE(3y)-49.78%
ROE(5y)-55.06%
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 3Y4.29%
GM growth 5Y1.8%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.98
Debt/FCF 34.52
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 91.59%
Cap/Sales 2.3%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 4.01
Quick Ratio 4.01
Altman-Z 2.44
F-Score6
WACC10.68%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)148.98%
Cap/Depr(5y)197.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.38%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)30%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%30%
EPS Next Y34.97%
EPS Next 2Y27.79%
EPS Next 3Y29.65%
EPS Next 5Y29.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.58%
Revenue growth 3Y35.44%
Revenue growth 5Y45.1%
Sales Q2Q%19.31%
Revenue Next Year20.79%
Revenue Next 2Y18.67%
Revenue Next 3Y17.93%
Revenue Next 5Y16.95%
EBIT growth 1Y2.68%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year377.75%
EBIT Next 3Y129.35%
EBIT Next 5Y87.47%
FCF growth 1Y119.58%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y140.13%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

CONFLUENT INC-CLASS A / CFLT FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CONFLUENT INC-CLASS A (CFLT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CFLT.


Can you provide the valuation status for CONFLUENT INC-CLASS A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to CONFLUENT INC-CLASS A (CFLT). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is CONFLUENT INC-CLASS A (CFLT) stock?

CONFLUENT INC-CLASS A (CFLT) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


What is the valuation of CONFLUENT INC-CLASS A based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CONFLUENT INC-CLASS A (CFLT) is 59.33 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.23.