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NetScout Systems, Inc. · Technology · United States · $2.9B · Avg Vol: $26M/d

95
StockRank
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Q
68
V
59
M
74
P/E (TTM)
31.7x
ROE
6.0%
D/E
0.0x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

NetScout Systems provides network performance monitoring and distributed denial-of-service protection to carriers and enterprises, generating steady cash flow with net cash and consistent buybacks, and momentum is firm. The trivial insider selling is routine. Nothing adverse is known on accounting, solvency or governance.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

NetScout Systems, Inc. provides real-time service assurance and cybersecurity solutions that monitor network performance and protect against cyber threats. It is a specialized leader in network visibility and analytics, offering critical intelligence with its patented Adaptive Service Intelligence (ASI) technology. Its deep packet inspection capabilities and comprehensive monitoring solutions provide a strong competitive moat in complex IT environments.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2023202420252026CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue914.5M829.5M822.7M859.5M-2.0%859.5M903.7M922.0M3.6%
EPS0.83-2.07-5.121.3317.0%1.311.471.506.1%
Shares71.2M71.4M72.1M71.5M+0.3%71.5M
Debt160.5M150.1M43.5M39.6M-37.3%39.6M
Equity2.0B1.9B1.6B1.6B-6.7%
Op CF156.7M58.8M217.7M294.5M23.4%294.5M
Inv CF15.3M13.4M-7.0M-92.8M
Fin CF-419.4M-69.4M-142.0M-76.7M
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PRICE (1Y)-5.0%
39.2240.6342.0343.4444.84Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$40.00
RSI (14)
40.1
52W High
$45.28
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
68
ROIC
6.4%49.2
ROE
6.0%46.8
GP/Assets
29.0%68.7
Op. Margin
9.7%61.7
FCF/Assets
11.1%82.5
Piotroski
892.8
Int. Cover
50.0x84.6
D/E Ratio
0.02x80.8
Current Ratio
1.85x45.2
Value
59
P/E (TTM)
31.7x50.1
EV/EBITDA
13.9x59.9
P/FCF
10.9x81.2
P/B
1.8x70.4
P/S
3.5x45.8
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
74
52W High %
88%90.7
RS 6M
36%84.2
SMA 50/200
1.28x76.0
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%73.6
EPS Rev 12W
+11.1%80.7
EPS Improve
+113%58.4
Q Growth
-2%31.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$2.9B
P/E (Forward)
14.9x
Gross Margin
79.4%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Technology, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of NTCT are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
NTCTNetScout Systems, Inc.(you)$2.9B95STRONG BUY
TDCTeradata Corporation$2.7B97STRONG BUY
RAMPLiveRamp Holdings, Inc.$2.3B96STRONG BUY
EEFTEuronet Worldwide, Inc.$3.0B91STRONG BUY
FIVNFive9, Inc.$1.8B94STRONG BUY
RELYRemitly Global, Inc.$4.7B93STRONG BUY
QLYSQualys, Inc.$4.8B90STRONG BUY
PRGSProgress Software Corporation$1.6B92STRONG BUY
PAYOPayoneer Global Inc.$2.4B83STRONG BUY
PGYPagaya Technologies Ltd.$1.3B94STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 7.6% · P/E 37.2x · Gross margin 53.1%

NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) — Stock Score Summary

NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 95/100 based on Quality (68/100), Value (59/100), and Momentum (74/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. NetScout Systems provides network performance monitoring and distributed denial-of-service protection to carriers and enterprises, generating steady cash flow with net cash and consistent buybacks, and momentum is firm. The trivial insider selling is routine. Nothing adverse is known on accounting, solvency or governance.

NetScout Systems, Inc. provides real-time service assurance and cybersecurity solutions that monitor network performance and protect against cyber threats. It is a specialized leader in network visibility and analytics, offering critical intelligence with its patented Adaptive Service Intelligence (ASI) technology. Its deep packet inspection capabilities and comprehensive monitoring solutions provide a strong competitive moat in complex IT environments.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$40.00
Market Cap$2.9B
P/E (TTM)31.70
P/E (Forward)14.87
Price/Book1.80
Return on Equity6.0%
Return on Invested Capital6.4%
Debt/Equity0.02x
Gross Margin79.4%
Operating Margin9.7%
Revenue Growth-1.0%
Free Cash Flow$261M

NetScout Systems, Inc. operates in the Software - Infrastructure industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NetScout Systems, Inc.’s (NTCT) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) is 95/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (68), Value (59), and Momentum (74) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does NetScout Systems, Inc. have an economic moat?
NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) has a Quality factor score of 68/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is NetScout Systems, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 95/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is NetScout Systems, Inc. in?
NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Software - Infrastructure industry (United States).