GUIDEWIRE SOFTWARE INC (GWRE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:GWRE • US40171V1008
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This GWRE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. GWRE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- GWRE had positive earnings in the past year.
- GWRE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years GWRE reported 4 times negative net income.
- GWRE had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- GWRE has a Return On Assets of 7.03%. This is in the better half of the industry: GWRE outperforms 79.04% of its industry peers.
- GWRE has a better Return On Equity (12.54%) than 77.21% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.22%, GWRE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.12% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.03% | ||
| ROE | 12.54% | ||
| ROIC | 3.22% |
ROA(3y)-1.07%
ROA(5y)-2.81%
ROE(3y)-1.66%
ROE(5y)-4.34%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- GWRE has a better Profit Margin (14.11%) than 80.51% of its industry peers.
- GWRE has a Operating Margin of 6.78%. This is in the better half of the industry: GWRE outperforms 69.85% of its industry peers.
- GWRE has a Gross Margin (63.76%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- GWRE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.11% | ||
| GM | 63.76% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y10.45%
GM growth 5Y2.8%
2. GWRE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GWRE is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for GWRE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, GWRE has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, GWRE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 6.33 indicates that GWRE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of GWRE (6.33) is better than 81.62% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of GWRE is 2.30, which is a good value as it means it would take GWRE, 2.30 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of GWRE (2.30) is better than 65.81% of its industry peers.
- GWRE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- GWRE has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.45) than 62.87% of its industry peers.
- Although GWRE's pure debt/equity ratio does not look good, it has limited outstanding debt compared to the Free Cash Flow. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.33 |
ROIC/WACC0.31
WACC10.45%
2.3 Liquidity
- GWRE has a Current Ratio of 2.93. This indicates that GWRE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- GWRE has a better Current ratio (2.93) than 73.16% of its industry peers.
- GWRE has a Quick Ratio of 2.93. This indicates that GWRE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- GWRE has a better Quick ratio (2.93) than 73.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.93 |
3. GWRE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- GWRE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 95.05%, which is quite impressive.
- GWRE shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 16.12% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 23.72% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- GWRE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.13% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)95.05%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y16.12%
EPS Q2Q%129.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.72%
Revenue growth 3Y13.95%
Revenue growth 5Y10.13%
Sales Q2Q%24.05%
3.2 Future
- GWRE is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.41% yearly.
- GWRE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 15.55% yearly.
EPS Next Y34.7%
EPS Next 2Y27.43%
EPS Next 3Y26.95%
EPS Next 5Y21.41%
Revenue Next Year22.1%
Revenue Next 2Y18.87%
Revenue Next 3Y17.53%
Revenue Next 5Y15.55%
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 accelerating.
4. GWRE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 39.31, which means the current valuation is very expensive for GWRE.
- GWRE's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- GWRE is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.31, the valuation of GWRE can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GWRE is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.24, GWRE is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GWRE is on the same level as its industry peers.
- GWRE's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 40.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 88.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- GWRE's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as GWRE's earnings are expected to grow with 26.95% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.13
PEG (5Y)2.44
EPS Next 2Y27.43%
EPS Next 3Y26.95%
5. GWRE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for GWRE!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
GWRE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
139.56
+8.31 (+6.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)03-05 2026-03-05/amc
Earnings (Next)06-01 2026-06-01/amc
Inst Owners100.33%
Inst Owner Change-0.23%
Ins Owners0.36%
Ins Owner Change-10.17%
Market Cap11.82B
Revenue(TTM)1.34B
Net Income(TTM)189.36M
Analysts81.82
Price Target233.93 (67.62%)
Short Float %5.02%
Short Ratio2.39
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)27%
Min EPS beat(2)5.59%
Max EPS beat(2)48.4%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)42.58%
Min EPS beat(4)5.59%
Max EPS beat(4)86.6%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)38.94%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)53.37%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)19.65%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.01%
Min Revenue beat(2)3%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.02%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.47%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.83%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.84%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.23%
PT rev (1m)-9.58%
PT rev (3m)-12.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)16.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)18.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)18.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.31 | ||
| P/S | 8.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 40.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 36.71 | ||
| P/B | 7.82 | ||
| P/tB | 11.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 88.85 |
EPS(TTM)3.55
EY2.54%
EPS(NY)4.32
Fwd EY3.09%
FCF(TTM)3.47
FCFY2.49%
OCF(TTM)3.8
OCFY2.72%
SpS15.85
BVpS17.84
TBVpS12.62
PEG (NY)1.13
PEG (5Y)2.44
Graham Number37.7523 (-72.95%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.03% | ||
| ROE | 12.54% | ||
| ROCE | 4.07% | ||
| ROIC | 3.22% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.47% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.25% | ||
| OM | 6.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.11% | ||
| GM | 63.76% | ||
| FCFM | 21.9% |
ROA(3y)-1.07%
ROA(5y)-2.81%
ROE(3y)-1.66%
ROE(5y)-4.34%
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 3Y10.45%
GM growth 5Y2.8%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.3 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.8 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 109.51% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.09% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.8 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 276.08% | ||
| Profit Quality | 155.16% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.33 |
F-Score9
WACC10.45%
ROIC/WACC0.31
Cap/Depr(3y)79.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)76.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.42%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)95.05%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y16.12%
EPS Q2Q%129.41%
EPS Next Y34.7%
EPS Next 2Y27.43%
EPS Next 3Y26.95%
EPS Next 5Y21.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.72%
Revenue growth 3Y13.95%
Revenue growth 5Y10.13%
Sales Q2Q%24.05%
Revenue Next Year22.1%
Revenue Next 2Y18.87%
Revenue Next 3Y17.53%
Revenue Next 5Y15.55%
EBIT growth 1Y14551.2%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year66.92%
EBIT Next 3Y42.12%
EBIT Next 5Y21.54%
FCF growth 1Y187.04%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y26.26%
OCF growth 1Y164.28%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y21.62%
GUIDEWIRE SOFTWARE INC / GWRE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GUIDEWIRE SOFTWARE INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to GWRE.
Can you provide the valuation status for GUIDEWIRE SOFTWARE INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to GUIDEWIRE SOFTWARE INC (GWRE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is GUIDEWIRE SOFTWARE INC (GWRE) stock?
GUIDEWIRE SOFTWARE INC (GWRE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
How financially healthy is GUIDEWIRE SOFTWARE INC?
The financial health rating of GUIDEWIRE SOFTWARE INC (GWRE) is 7 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for GUIDEWIRE SOFTWARE INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GUIDEWIRE SOFTWARE INC (GWRE) is expected to grow by 34.7% in the next year.