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NETGEAR INC (NTGR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

23.57 USD
-0.61 (-2.52%)
Last: 1/7/2026, 10:32:38 AM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall NTGR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated NTGR against 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. No worries on liquidiy or solvency for NTGR as it has an excellent financial health rating, but there are worries on the profitability. NTGR is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


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 43.75% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -5.15%, NTGR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.92% of the companies in the same industry.
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

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NTGR has declined.
NTGR's Gross Margin of 36.01% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NTGR outperforms 41.67% of 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.
The number of shares outstanding for NTGR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NTGR has less shares outstanding
NTGR has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the 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

An Altman-Z score of 1.84 indicates that NTGR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of NTGR (1.84) 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 1.84
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.38%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.85, NTGR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.08% of the companies in the same industry.
NTGR has a Quick Ratio of 2.15. This indicates that NTGR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
NTGR has a better Quick ratio (2.15) than 77.08% of its industry peers.
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 118.42% over the past year.
NTGR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -12.46% yearly.
NTGR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.88%.
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

NTGR is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 26.97% yearly.
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

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 168.36, NTGR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
NTGR's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.17. NTGR is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 92.43, the valuation of NTGR can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NTGR is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.50% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NTGR to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.79), we can say NTGR is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 168.36
Fwd PE 92.43
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

NTGR's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
NTGR's earnings are expected to grow with 37.73% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.33
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 (1/7/2026, 10:32:38 AM)

23.57

-0.61 (-2.52%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Inst Owners95.4%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners4.43%
Ins Owner Change-2.47%
Market Cap669.39M
Revenue(TTM)699.57M
Net Income(TTM)-26.13M
Analysts82
Price Target39.78 (68.77%)
Short Float %5.54%
Short Ratio3.23
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 168.36
Fwd PE 92.43
P/S 0.96
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 186.98
P/B 1.32
P/tB 1.46
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.14
EY0.59%
EPS(NY)0.26
Fwd EY1.08%
FCF(TTM)-0.48
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.13
OCFY0.53%
SpS24.63
BVpS17.85
TBVpS16.09
PEG (NY)1.33
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 1.84
F-Score7
WACC9.38%
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 168.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.32.


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

The financial health rating of NETGEAR INC (NTGR) is 8 / 10.