PEGASYSTEMS INC (PEGA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:PEGA • US7055731035

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42.45 USD
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This PEGA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. PEGA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year PEGA was profitable.
  • PEGA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: PEGA reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • PEGA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
PEGA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPEGA 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 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • PEGA has a better Return On Assets (24.11%) than 97.11% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of PEGA (49.97%) is better than 96.03% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of PEGA (22.12%) is better than 94.95% of its industry peers.
  • PEGA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.39%. This is above the industry average of 10.89%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (22.12%) for PEGA is above the 3 year average (15.39%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 24.11%
ROE 49.97%
ROIC 22.12%
ROA(3y)11.4%
ROA(5y)0.96%
ROE(3y)28.69%
ROE(5y)-38.66%
ROIC(3y)15.39%
ROIC(5y)N/A
PEGA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPEGA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -100 -200

1.3 Margins

  • PEGA has a better Profit Margin (22.54%) than 88.81% of its industry peers.
  • PEGA has a better Operating Margin (16.29%) than 83.75% of its industry peers.
  • PEGA has a Gross Margin of 75.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: PEGA outperforms 68.59% of its industry peers.
  • PEGA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.29%
PM (TTM) 22.54%
GM 75.86%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.74%
GM growth 5Y1.78%
PEGA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPEGA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. PEGA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PEGA is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for PEGA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • PEGA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • There is no outstanding debt for PEGA. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
PEGA Yearly Shares OutstandingPEGA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
PEGA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPEGA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • PEGA has an Altman-Z score of 7.32. This indicates that PEGA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 7.32, PEGA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.20% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PEGA 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 0
Altman-Z 7.32
ROIC/WACC2.05
WACC10.81%
PEGA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPEGA 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

  • PEGA has a Current Ratio of 1.33. This is a normal value and indicates that PEGA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of PEGA (1.33) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • PEGA has a Quick Ratio of 1.33. This is a normal value and indicates that PEGA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • PEGA's Quick ratio of 1.33 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PEGA outperforms 42.60% of its industry peers.
  • PEGA does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.33
Quick Ratio 1.33
PEGA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPEGA 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. PEGA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • PEGA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 40.33%, which is quite impressive.
  • PEGA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 82.73% yearly.
  • PEGA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 16.61%.
  • Measured over the past years, PEGA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.40% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.33%
EPS 3Y82.73%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-5.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.61%
Revenue growth 3Y9.83%
Revenue growth 5Y11.4%
Sales Q2Q%2.75%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.38% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.34% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y31.48%
EPS Next 2Y20.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.75%
EPS Next 5Y1.38%
Revenue Next Year14.28%
Revenue Next 2Y13.08%
Revenue Next 3Y12.78%
Revenue Next 5Y6.34%

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 decreasing.
  • 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.
PEGA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPEGA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 1B 2B 3B
PEGA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPEGA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 0 1 2 3

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4. PEGA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • PEGA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.12.
  • PEGA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PEGA is cheaper than 70.76% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.70. PEGA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • PEGA is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.34.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PEGA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PEGA is cheaper than 74.01% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • PEGA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.84.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.12
Fwd PE 15.34
PEGA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPEGA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • PEGA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PEGA is cheaper than 71.84% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PEGA indicates a rather cheap valuation: PEGA is cheaper than 81.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.62
EV/EBITDA 21.93
PEGA Per share dataPEGA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • PEGA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • PEGA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • PEGA's earnings are expected to grow with 14.75% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y20.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.75%

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5. PEGA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.28%, PEGA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • The stock price of PEGA dropped by -28.81% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.59, PEGA pays a better dividend. On top of this PEGA pays more dividend than 89.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, PEGA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.28%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of PEGA decreases each year by -5.53%.
  • PEGA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
PEGA Yearly Dividends per sharePEGA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08

5.3 Sustainability

  • 3.92% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PEGA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP3.92%
EPS Next 2Y20.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.75%
PEGA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPEGA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M
PEGA Dividend Payout.PEGA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PEGA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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PEGA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

PEGASYSTEMS INC

NASDAQ:PEGA (3/13/2026, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 41.63 -0.82 (-1.93%)

42.45

-0.05 (-0.12%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)02-10
Earnings (Next)04-20
Inst Owners60.87%
Inst Owner Change3.3%
Ins Owners46.35%
Ins Owner Change-1.72%
Market Cap7.18B
Revenue(TTM)1.75B
Net Income(TTM)393.44M
Analysts84.21
Price Target58.97 (38.92%)
Short Float %7.4%
Short Ratio3.21
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.28%
Yearly Dividend0.09
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.53%
DP3.92%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date01-02
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)24.35%
Min EPS beat(2)1.37%
Max EPS beat(2)47.32%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)68.65%
Min EPS beat(4)1.37%
Max EPS beat(4)206.69%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)50.18%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)741.26%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)569.07%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.16%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.29%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)10.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.03%
Max Revenue beat(4)30.76%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.8%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.54%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.8%
PT rev (1m)-18.76%
PT rev (3m)-17.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)10.79%
EPS NQ rev (3m)10.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)22.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.92%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)6.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.2%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.12
Fwd PE 15.34
P/S 4.11
P/FCF 14.62
P/OCF 14.2
P/B 9.11
P/tB 10.18
EV/EBITDA 21.93
EPS(TTM)2.11
EY4.97%
EPS(NY)2.77
Fwd EY6.52%
FCF(TTM)2.9
FCFY6.84%
OCF(TTM)2.99
OCFY7.04%
SpS10.33
BVpS4.66
TBVpS4.17
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.87
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 24.11%
ROE 49.97%
ROCE 31.81%
ROIC 22.12%
ROICexc 42.23%
ROICexgc 51.29%
OM 16.29%
PM (TTM) 22.54%
GM 75.86%
FCFM 28.11%
ROA(3y)11.4%
ROA(5y)0.96%
ROE(3y)28.69%
ROE(5y)-38.66%
ROIC(3y)15.39%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)22.13%
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 3Y1.74%
GM growth 5Y1.78%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover1.07
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 105.88%
Cap/Sales 0.83%
Interest Coverage 162.14
Cash Conversion 169.49%
Profit Quality 124.73%
Current Ratio 1.33
Quick Ratio 1.33
Altman-Z 7.32
F-Score9
WACC10.81%
ROIC/WACC2.05
Cap/Depr(3y)79.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.21%
Profit Quality(3y)254.05%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.33%
EPS 3Y82.73%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-5.59%
EPS Next Y31.48%
EPS Next 2Y20.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.75%
EPS Next 5Y1.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.61%
Revenue growth 3Y9.83%
Revenue growth 5Y11.4%
Sales Q2Q%2.75%
Revenue Next Year14.28%
Revenue Next 2Y13.08%
Revenue Next 3Y12.78%
Revenue Next 5Y6.34%
EBIT growth 1Y76.85%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year28.19%
EBIT Next 3Y19.95%
EBIT Next 5Y-0.44%
FCF growth 1Y45.09%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y46.05%
OCF growth 3Y182.96%
OCF growth 5YN/A

PEGASYSTEMS INC / PEGA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PEGASYSTEMS INC (PEGA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to PEGA.


What is the valuation status for PEGA stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to PEGASYSTEMS INC (PEGA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for PEGASYSTEMS INC?

PEGASYSTEMS INC (PEGA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PEGASYSTEMS INC (PEGA) is 20.12 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.11.


What is the expected EPS growth for PEGASYSTEMS INC (PEGA) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PEGASYSTEMS INC (PEGA) is expected to grow by 31.48% in the next year.