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NETGEAR INC (NTGR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:NTGR - US64111Q1040 - Common Stock

21.535 USD
+0.02 (+0.07%)
Last: 1/21/2026, 3:53:59 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

NTGR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. While NTGR has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, NTGR is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • NTGR had positive earnings in the past year.
  • NTGR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: NTGR reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • In multiple years NTGR reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
NTGR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNTGR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M -100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

  • NTGR has a Return On Assets of -3.22%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NTGR outperforms 45.83% of its industry peers.
  • NTGR has a Return On Equity (-5.15%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.22%
ROE -5.15%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-5.89%
ROA(5y)-1.57%
ROE(3y)-9.46%
ROE(5y)-2.57%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
NTGR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNTGR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

  • NTGR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • NTGR has a Gross Margin (36.01%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • NTGR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for NTGR so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 36.01%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-24.3%
PM growth 5Y-6.61%
GM growth 3Y-2.44%
GM growth 5Y-0.26%
NTGR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNTGR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • NTGR does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
  • NTGR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for NTGR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • There is no outstanding debt for NTGR. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
NTGR Yearly Shares OutstandingNTGR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
NTGR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNTGR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.69, we must say that NTGR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of NTGR (1.69) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • NTGR has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.69
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.56%
NTGR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNTGR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.85 indicates that NTGR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of NTGR (2.85) is better than 77.08% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.15 indicates that NTGR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Quick ratio value of 2.15, NTGR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.85
Quick Ratio 2.15
NTGR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNTGR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • NTGR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 118.42%, which is quite impressive.
  • NTGR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -12.46% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, NTGR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.88% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, NTGR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -7.57% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)118.42%
EPS 3Y-36.02%
EPS 5Y-12.46%
EPS Q2Q%-29.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.88%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.76%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.57%
Sales Q2Q%0.93%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 26.97% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • Based on estimates for the next years, NTGR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.08% on average per year.
EPS Next Y126.15%
EPS Next 2Y51%
EPS Next 3Y37.73%
EPS Next 5Y26.97%
Revenue Next Year5.37%
Revenue Next 2Y4.05%
Revenue Next 3Y5.35%
Revenue Next 5Y6.08%

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.
NTGR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNTGR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 500M 1B 1.5B
NTGR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNTGR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 1 -1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 153.82, NTGR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as NTGR.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.94, NTGR is valued quite expensively.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 84.45 indicates a quite expensive valuation of NTGR.
  • NTGR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. NTGR is more expensive than 60.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.94, NTGR is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 153.82
Fwd PE 84.45
NTGR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNTGR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
NTGR Per share dataNTGR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The 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 NTGR's earnings are expected to grow with 37.73% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y51%
EPS Next 3Y37.73%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • NTGR does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

NETGEAR INC

NASDAQ:NTGR (1/21/2026, 3:53:59 PM)

21.535

+0.02 (+0.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)10-29
Earnings (Next)02-03
Inst Owners95.4%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners4.43%
Ins Owner Change-2.47%
Market Cap611.59M
Revenue(TTM)699.57M
Net Income(TTM)-26.13M
Analysts82
Price Target39.78 (84.72%)
Short Float %5.49%
Short Ratio3.43
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)184.97%
Min EPS beat(2)139.22%
Max EPS beat(2)230.72%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)137.68%
Min EPS beat(4)75.49%
Max EPS beat(4)230.72%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)147.09%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)150.3%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)96.22%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.91%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)3.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.79%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.27%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.65%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.68%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)21.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)150%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 153.82
Fwd PE 84.45
P/S 0.87
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 170.84
P/B 1.21
P/tB 1.34
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.14
EY0.65%
EPS(NY)0.26
Fwd EY1.18%
FCF(TTM)-0.48
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.13
OCFY0.59%
SpS24.63
BVpS17.85
TBVpS16.09
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number7.5
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.22%
ROE -5.15%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 36.01%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-5.89%
ROA(5y)-1.57%
ROE(3y)-9.46%
ROE(5y)-2.57%
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 3Y-24.3%
PM growth 5Y-6.61%
GM growth 3Y-2.44%
GM growth 5Y-0.26%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.86
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 249.53%
Cap/Sales 2.45%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.85
Quick Ratio 2.15
Altman-Z 1.69
F-Score7
WACC9.56%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)92.16%
Cap/Depr(5y)80.44%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.88%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)118.42%
EPS 3Y-36.02%
EPS 5Y-12.46%
EPS Q2Q%-29.41%
EPS Next Y126.15%
EPS Next 2Y51%
EPS Next 3Y37.73%
EPS Next 5Y26.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.88%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.76%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.57%
Sales Q2Q%0.93%
Revenue Next Year5.37%
Revenue Next 2Y4.05%
Revenue Next 3Y5.35%
Revenue Next 5Y6.08%
EBIT growth 1Y35.91%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year102.57%
EBIT Next 3Y31.83%
EBIT Next 5Y21.75%
FCF growth 1Y-41.07%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y183.26%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y64.94%

NETGEAR INC / NTGR FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for NTGR stock?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for NETGEAR INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to NETGEAR INC (NTGR). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of NTGR stock?

NETGEAR INC (NTGR) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NETGEAR INC (NTGR) is 153.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.21.


What is the financial health of NETGEAR INC (NTGR) stock?

The financial health rating of NETGEAR INC (NTGR) is 7 / 10.