NETGEAR INC (NTGR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:NTGR • US64111Q1040

20.75 USD
+0.13 (+0.63%)
At close: Mar 2, 2026
20.75 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/2/2026, 4:03:54 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, NTGR scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NTGR was compared to 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. 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.
  • In the past year NTGR had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: NTGR reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: NTGR reported negative operating cash flow in multiple 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 2025 0 50M -50M 100M -100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of -2.14%, NTGR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.92% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of NTGR (-3.60%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.14%
ROE -3.6%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-4.35%
ROA(5y)-3.05%
ROE(3y)-6.96%
ROE(5y)-4.98%
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 2025 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

  • NTGR has a Gross Margin (38.05%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NTGR has grown nicely.
  • 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 38.05%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y12.3%
GM growth 5Y5.11%
NTGR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNTGR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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.
  • NTGR has less shares outstanding than it did 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 2025 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 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.48, we must say that NTGR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • NTGR's Altman-Z score of 1.48 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NTGR outperforms 54.17% of its industry peers.
  • 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 1.48
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 2025 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • NTGR has a Current Ratio of 2.69. This indicates that NTGR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of NTGR (2.69) is better than 70.83% of its industry peers.
  • NTGR has a Quick Ratio of 1.99. This is a normal value and indicates that NTGR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.99, NTGR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.69
Quick Ratio 1.99
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 2025 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 150.55%, which is quite impressive.
  • The earnings per share for NTGR have been decreasing by -30.66% on average. This is quite bad
  • NTGR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.84%.
  • Measured over the past years, NTGR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -11.03% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)150.55%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-30.66%
EPS Q2Q%533.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.84%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.13%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.03%
Sales Q2Q%0.03%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, NTGR will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 24.52% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, NTGR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.60% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-44.57%
EPS Next 2Y10.1%
EPS Next 3Y34.2%
EPS Next 5Y24.52%
Revenue Next Year-3.42%
Revenue Next 2Y2.43%
Revenue Next 3Y5.35%
Revenue Next 5Y6.6%

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 45.11, NTGR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NTGR is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NTGR to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.07), we can say NTGR is valued expensively.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 81.37, which means the current valuation is very expensive for NTGR.
  • NTGR's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.05, NTGR is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 45.11
Fwd PE 81.37
NTGR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNTGR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

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 earnings are expected to grow with 34.20% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10.1%
EPS Next 3Y34.2%

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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 (3/2/2026, 4:03:54 PM)

After market: 20.75 0 (0%)

20.75

+0.13 (+0.63%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-04
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners95.4%
Inst Owner Change-1.44%
Ins Owners4.43%
Ins Owner Change-1.15%
Market Cap589.30M
Revenue(TTM)699.62M
Net Income(TTM)-17.92M
Analysts82
Price Target37.4 (80.24%)
Short Float %7.49%
Short Ratio3.99
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)320.26%
Min EPS beat(2)230.72%
Max EPS beat(2)409.8%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)221.26%
Min EPS beat(4)105.3%
Max EPS beat(4)409.8%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)186.31%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)179.34%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)125.92%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.91%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.93%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.91%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.4%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.7%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.78%
PT rev (1m)-5.98%
PT rev (3m)-5.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-50%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-50%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-8.88%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-6%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 45.11
Fwd PE 81.37
P/S 0.84
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 366.94
P/B 1.18
P/tB 1.42
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.46
EY2.22%
EPS(NY)0.26
Fwd EY1.23%
FCF(TTM)-0.67
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.06
OCFY0.27%
SpS24.63
BVpS17.53
TBVpS14.59
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number13.47
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.14%
ROE -3.6%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 38.05%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-4.35%
ROA(5y)-3.05%
ROE(3y)-6.96%
ROE(5y)-4.98%
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 3Y12.3%
GM growth 5Y5.11%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.84
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 256.57%
Cap/Sales 2.93%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.69
Quick Ratio 1.99
Altman-Z 1.48
F-Score6
WACC9.38%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)158.54%
Cap/Depr(5y)120.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.68%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.3%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)150.55%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-30.66%
EPS Q2Q%533.33%
EPS Next Y-44.57%
EPS Next 2Y10.1%
EPS Next 3Y34.2%
EPS Next 5Y24.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.84%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.13%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.03%
Sales Q2Q%0.03%
Revenue Next Year-3.42%
Revenue Next 2Y2.43%
Revenue Next 3Y5.35%
Revenue Next 5Y6.6%
EBIT growth 1Y58.59%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year477.71%
EBIT Next 3Y247.31%
EBIT Next 5Y122.33%
FCF growth 1Y-112.14%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-99.03%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-61.14%

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 1 / 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 45.11 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.18.


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

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