30.53 USD
0 (0%)
30.4 USD
-0.13 (-0.43%)
Overall CFLT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CFLT against 277 industry peers in the Software industry. While CFLT seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. CFLT is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- CFLT had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CFLT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- CFLT had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- CFLT had negative operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CFLT (-10.57%) is worse than 64.26% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -27.18%, CFLT is doing worse than 64.26% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
- CFLT has a Gross Margin of 74.14%. This is in the better half of the industry: CFLT outperforms 61.73% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CFLT has grown nicely.
- CFLT does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- CFLT does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
- The number of shares outstanding for CFLT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- CFLT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CFLT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- CFLT has an Altman-Z score of 3.30. This indicates that CFLT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.30, CFLT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CFLT is 34.52, which is on the high side as it means it would take CFLT, 34.52 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- CFLT has a Debt to FCF ratio (34.52) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.98 indicates that CFLT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.98, CFLT is not doing good in the industry: 76.17% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.98 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 34.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.3 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.96%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 4.01 indicates that CFLT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- CFLT has a better Current ratio (4.01) than 81.59% of its industry peers.
- CFLT has a Quick Ratio of 4.01. This indicates that CFLT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of CFLT (4.01) is better than 81.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.01 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 30.00% over the past year.
- CFLT shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, CFLT will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 29.35% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CFLT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 16.95% on average per year.
EPS Next Y35.61%
EPS Next 2Y27.8%
EPS Next 3Y30.09%
EPS Next 5Y29.35%
Revenue Next Year20.89%
Revenue Next 2Y18.71%
Revenue Next 3Y17.98%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 78.28, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CFLT.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CFLT.
- CFLT is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.38, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- CFLT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 62.31.
- CFLT's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.29. CFLT is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 78.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 62.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CFLT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 336.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- CFLT's earnings are expected to grow with 30.09% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y27.8%
EPS Next 3Y30.09%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CFLT does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)10-27 2025-10-27/amc
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Inst Owners89.98%
Inst Owner Change0.11%
Ins Owners1.55%
Ins Owner Change-5.27%
Market Cap10.68B
Revenue(TTM)1.11B
Net Income(TTM)-304.08M
Analysts66.67
Price Target30.82 (0.95%)
Short Float %4.92%
Short Ratio1.19
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)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)8.92%
PT rev (3m)20.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 78.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 62.31 | ||
| P/S | 9.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 336.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 186.15 | ||
| P/B | 9.54 | ||
| P/tB | 11.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.39
EY1.28%
EPS(NY)0.49
Fwd EY1.6%
FCF(TTM)0.09
FCFY0.3%
OCF(TTM)0.16
OCFY0.54%
SpS3.18
BVpS3.2
TBVpS2.71
PEG (NY)2.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number5.3
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 3.3 |
F-Score6
WACC10.96%
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 Y35.61%
EPS Next 2Y27.8%
EPS Next 3Y30.09%
EPS Next 5Y29.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.58%
Revenue growth 3Y35.44%
Revenue growth 5Y45.1%
Sales Q2Q%19.31%
Revenue Next Year20.89%
Revenue Next 2Y18.71%
Revenue Next 3Y17.98%
Revenue Next 5Y16.95%
EBIT growth 1Y2.68%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year433.68%
EBIT Next 3Y128.28%
EBIT Next 5Y84.26%
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 fundamental rating for CFLT stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CFLT.
What is the valuation status for CFLT stock?
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.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CFLT stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CONFLUENT INC-CLASS A (CFLT) is expected to grow by 35.61% in the next year.