COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INC (CVLT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:CVLT • US2041661024
87 USD
+1.69 (+1.98%)
At close: Mar 3, 2026
87 USD
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After Hours: 3/3/2026, 8:03:52 PM
Taking everything into account, CVLT scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CVLT was compared to 276 industry peers in the Software industry. While CVLT has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CVLT is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings could make CVLT a good candidate for growth investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CVLT was profitable.
- CVLT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CVLT reported negative net income in multiple years.
- In the past 5 years CVLT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.27%, CVLT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- CVLT's Return On Equity of 40.14% is amongst the best of the industry. CVLT outperforms 94.20% of its industry peers.
- CVLT has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.47%. This is in the better half of the industry: CVLT outperforms 74.28% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CVLT is in line with the industry average of 10.79%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (5.47%) for CVLT is well below the 3 year average (12.45%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that CVLT had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.27% | ||
| ROE | 40.14% | ||
| ROIC | 5.47% |
ROA(3y)6.71%
ROA(5y)4.16%
ROE(3y)21.64%
ROE(5y)14.04%
ROIC(3y)12.45%
ROIC(5y)10.45%
1.3 Margins
- CVLT has a better Profit Margin (7.58%) than 68.48% of its industry peers.
- CVLT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CVLT's Operating Margin of 8.58% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CVLT outperforms 74.28% of its industry peers.
- CVLT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 81.44%, CVLT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CVLT has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.58% | ||
| GM | 81.44% |
OM growth 3Y12.49%
OM growth 5Y69.82%
PM growth 3Y20.53%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.26%
GM growth 5Y-0.13%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- CVLT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CVLT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CVLT has less shares outstanding
- CVLT has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- CVLT has an Altman-Z score of 1.58. This is a bad value and indicates that CVLT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- CVLT has a Altman-Z score (1.58) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CVLT has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.85. This is a neutral value as CVLT would need 4.85 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- CVLT's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.85 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CVLT outperforms 57.61% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.06 is on the high side and indicates that CVLT has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 4.06, CVLT is doing worse than 85.51% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.58 |
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC10.95%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.34 indicates that CVLT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- CVLT's Current ratio of 2.34 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CVLT outperforms 64.86% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.34 indicates that CVLT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of CVLT (2.34) is better than 65.94% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.34 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.82% over the past year.
- CVLT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 20.11% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, CVLT shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 21.52%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 8.21% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.82%
EPS 3Y13.14%
EPS 5Y20.11%
EPS Q2Q%24.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.52%
Revenue growth 3Y8.96%
Revenue growth 5Y8.21%
Sales Q2Q%19.5%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.10% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- CVLT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.98% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.44%
EPS Next 2Y15.95%
EPS Next 3Y16.6%
EPS Next 5Y15.1%
Revenue Next Year19.96%
Revenue Next 2Y15.69%
Revenue Next 3Y14.98%
Revenue Next 5Y9.98%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.12 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CVLT.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CVLT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.83, CVLT is valued a bit cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.73, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CVLT.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CVLT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CVLT is cheaper than 70.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.95. CVLT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CVLT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CVLT is valued a bit cheaper than 72.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 32.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- CVLT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CVLT's earnings are expected to grow with 16.60% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)1.05
EPS Next 2Y15.95%
EPS Next 3Y16.6%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for CVLT!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
87
+1.69 (+1.98%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)01-27 2026-01-27/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27/bmo
Inst Owners108.03%
Inst Owner Change-20.24%
Ins Owners0.56%
Ins Owner Change-1.52%
Market Cap3.83B
Revenue(TTM)1.15B
Net Income(TTM)87.00M
Analysts82.86
Price Target149.45 (71.78%)
Short Float %3.84%
Short Ratio1.68
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)5.91%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.13%
Max EPS beat(2)16.95%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)5.7%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.13%
Max EPS beat(4)16.95%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)6.93%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)7.68%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)7.03%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.87%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.21%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.21%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.53%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.93%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.17%
PT rev (1m)-22.74%
PT rev (3m)-23.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.73 | ||
| P/S | 3.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.19 | ||
| P/B | 17.65 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 32.67 |
EPS(TTM)4.12
EY4.74%
EPS(NY)4.91
Fwd EY5.64%
FCF(TTM)4.13
FCFY4.74%
OCF(TTM)4.31
OCFY4.95%
SpS26.09
BVpS4.93
TBVpS-0.34
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)1.05
Graham Number21.38
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.27% | ||
| ROE | 40.14% | ||
| ROCE | 6.93% | ||
| ROIC | 5.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 19.68% | ||
| ROICexgc | 47.61% | ||
| OM | 8.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.58% | ||
| GM | 81.44% | ||
| FCFM | 15.82% |
ROA(3y)6.71%
ROA(5y)4.16%
ROE(3y)21.64%
ROE(5y)14.04%
ROIC(3y)12.45%
ROIC(5y)10.45%
ROICexc(3y)39.74%
ROICexc(5y)33.46%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)15.76%
ROCE(5y)13.23%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-8.14%
ROICexgc growth 5Y58.13%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y71.5%
OM growth 3Y12.49%
OM growth 5Y69.82%
PM growth 3Y20.53%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.26%
GM growth 5Y-0.13%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.85 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 7.97 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 67.05% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.69% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 171.71% | ||
| Profit Quality | 208.6% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.58 |
F-Score5
WACC10.95%
ROIC/WACC0.5
Cap/Depr(3y)44.84%
Cap/Depr(5y)44.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.42%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.82%
EPS 3Y13.14%
EPS 5Y20.11%
EPS Q2Q%24.47%
EPS Next Y16.44%
EPS Next 2Y15.95%
EPS Next 3Y16.6%
EPS Next 5Y15.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.52%
Revenue growth 3Y8.96%
Revenue growth 5Y8.21%
Sales Q2Q%19.5%
Revenue Next Year19.96%
Revenue Next 2Y15.69%
Revenue Next 3Y14.98%
Revenue Next 5Y9.98%
EBIT growth 1Y18.29%
EBIT growth 3Y22.58%
EBIT growth 5Y83.77%
EBIT Next Year22.48%
EBIT Next 3Y16.71%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-3.15%
FCF growth 3Y5.52%
FCF growth 5Y19.01%
OCF growth 1Y-1.13%
OCF growth 3Y5.38%
OCF growth 5Y18.57%
COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INC / CVLT FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CVLT.
What is the valuation status of COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INC (CVLT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INC (CVLT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INC?
COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INC (CVLT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INC (CVLT) is 21.12 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 17.65.