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FORRESTER RESEARCH INC (FORR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:FORR - US3465631097 - Common Stock

7.17 USD
+0.21 (+3.02%)
Last: 11/25/2025, 8:00:00 PM
7.17 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/25/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, FORR scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FORR was compared to 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. FORR scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. FORR has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year FORR was profitable.
In the past year FORR had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years FORR 4 years were profitable.
FORR had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
FORR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFORR 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 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

1.2 Ratios

FORR has a Return On Assets of -20.54%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: FORR underperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of FORR (-53.94%) is worse than 81.61% of its industry peers.
FORR has a Return On Invested Capital (4.49%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FORR is significantly below the industry average of 12.15%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -20.54%
ROE -53.94%
ROIC 4.49%
ROA(3y)0.99%
ROA(5y)1.64%
ROE(3y)2.87%
ROE(5y)5.23%
ROIC(3y)6.15%
ROIC(5y)6.29%
FORR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFORR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15

1.3 Margins

FORR has a Operating Margin of 3.26%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FORR outperforms 45.98% of its industry peers.
FORR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 57.54%, FORR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.56% of the companies in the same industry.
FORR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.26%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 57.54%
OM growth 3Y-25.12%
OM growth 5Y14.36%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.78%
GM growth 5Y0.14%
FORR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFORR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 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), FORR is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FORR has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, FORR has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for FORR is higher compared to a year ago.
FORR Yearly Shares OutstandingFORR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
FORR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFORR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

FORR has an Altman-Z score of 1.72. This is a bad value and indicates that FORR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.72, FORR is not doing good in the industry: 65.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FORR is 1.76, which is an excellent value as it means it would take FORR, only 1.76 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FORR has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.76) than 70.11% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22 indicates that FORR is not too dependend on debt financing.
FORR has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.22) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.22
Debt/FCF 1.76
Altman-Z 1.72
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC8.09%
FORR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFORR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

FORR has a Current Ratio of 1.06. This is a normal value and indicates that FORR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FORR has a Current ratio of 1.06. This is in the lower half of the industry: FORR underperforms 73.56% of its industry peers.
FORR has a Quick Ratio of 1.06. This is a normal value and indicates that FORR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FORR has a worse Quick ratio (1.06) than 73.56% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.06
Quick Ratio 1.06
FORR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFORR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for FORR have decreased by -0.74% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, FORR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.16% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, FORR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.73% in the last year.
FORR shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.30% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.74%
EPS 3Y-11.35%
EPS 5Y-2.16%
EPS Q2Q%27.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.73%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.36%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.3%
Sales Q2Q%-8.03%

3.2 Future

FORR is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.89% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, FORR will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.77% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-12.34%
EPS Next 2Y0.42%
EPS Next 3Y6.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-6.49%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.8%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.77%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
FORR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFORR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
FORR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFORR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

FORR is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.31.
91.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FORR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
FORR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.98.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.84, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of FORR.
94.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FORR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
FORR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.31
Fwd PE 4.84
FORR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFORR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FORR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.85
EV/EBITDA -0.98
FORR Per share dataFORR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y0.42%
EPS Next 3Y6.89%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

FORR does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

FORRESTER RESEARCH INC

NASDAQ:FORR (11/25/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 7.17 0 (0%)

7.17

+0.21 (+3.02%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/amc
Earnings (Next)02-09 2026-02-09/amc
Inst Owners52.73%
Inst Owner Change-2%
Ins Owners40.02%
Ins Owner Change0.62%
Market Cap136.23M
Revenue(TTM)403.87M
Net Income(TTM)-85.05M
Analysts45.71
Price Target12.24 (70.71%)
Short Float %2.19%
Short Ratio2.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)9.14%
Min EPS beat(2)0%
Max EPS beat(2)18.29%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)15.44%
Min EPS beat(4)0%
Max EPS beat(4)40.66%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.66%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)4.06%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)10.66%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.6%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.44%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.59%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.77%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.3%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.45%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.51%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.11%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-37.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-37.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.43%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.94%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.31
Fwd PE 4.84
P/S 0.34
P/FCF 6.85
P/OCF 6.06
P/B 0.86
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA -0.98
EPS(TTM)1.35
EY18.83%
EPS(NY)1.48
Fwd EY20.67%
FCF(TTM)1.05
FCFY14.6%
OCF(TTM)1.18
OCFY16.49%
SpS21.26
BVpS8.3
TBVpS-0.54
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.88
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -20.54%
ROE -53.94%
ROCE 5.68%
ROIC 4.49%
ROICexc 10.4%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 3.26%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 57.54%
FCFM 4.92%
ROA(3y)0.99%
ROA(5y)1.64%
ROE(3y)2.87%
ROE(5y)5.23%
ROIC(3y)6.15%
ROIC(5y)6.29%
ROICexc(3y)9.7%
ROICexc(5y)9.67%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)7.78%
ROCE(5y)7.96%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-23.98%
ROICexc growth 5Y23.19%
OM growth 3Y-25.12%
OM growth 5Y14.36%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.78%
GM growth 5Y0.14%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.98
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.22
Debt/FCF 1.76
Debt/EBITDA 1.24
Cap/Depr 17.18%
Cap/Sales 0.64%
Interest Coverage 5.29
Cash Conversion 79.64%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.06
Quick Ratio 1.06
Altman-Z 1.72
F-Score6
WACC8.09%
ROIC/WACC0.55
Cap/Depr(3y)24.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)29.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)1%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.43%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.74%
EPS 3Y-11.35%
EPS 5Y-2.16%
EPS Q2Q%27.59%
EPS Next Y-12.34%
EPS Next 2Y0.42%
EPS Next 3Y6.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.73%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.36%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.3%
Sales Q2Q%-8.03%
Revenue Next Year-6.49%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.8%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.77%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y26.72%
EBIT growth 3Y-28.38%
EBIT growth 5Y12.87%
EBIT Next Year5.2%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y231.38%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y97.04%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

FORRESTER RESEARCH INC / FORR FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for FORR stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to FORR.


What is the valuation status for FORR stock?

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


What is the profitability of FORR stock?

FORRESTER RESEARCH INC (FORR) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the valuation of FORRESTER RESEARCH INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FORRESTER RESEARCH INC (FORR) is 5.31 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.86.


How sustainable is the dividend of FORRESTER RESEARCH INC (FORR) stock?

The dividend rating of FORRESTER RESEARCH INC (FORR) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.