NTCT

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NetScout Systems, Inc. · Technology · United States · $2.9B cap · $22.8M/day traded

$39.67 +3.5% · close 23 Oct · scored 24 Oct

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Quality
67
Value
63
Momentum
62

As of 24 Oct 2026, MoatMap's StockRank for NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) is 90/100, ranked against 24,000+ stocks in 35 markets (Quality 67, Value 63, Momentum 62, each scored against its sector).

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P/E (TTM)
24.3x
peers 32.7x
ROE
7.5%
peers 4.7%
D/E
0.0x
peers 0.3x
Dividend %
—
trailing yield

ABOUT NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC.

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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%883.2M904.3M925.3M3.8%
EPS0.83-2.07-5.121.3317.0%1.631.471.506.2%
Shares71.2M71.4M72.1M71.5M+0.3%72.7M———
Debt160.5M150.1M43.5M39.6M-37.3%40.0M———
Equity2.0B1.9B1.6B1.6B-6.7%————
Op CF156.7M58.8M217.7M294.5M23.4%271.8M———
Inv CF15.3M13.4M-7.0M-92.8M—————
Fin CF-419.4M-69.4M-142.0M-76.7M—————
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PRICE (1Y) · USD+6.2%
37.438.339.340.241.214 Sep5 Oct23 Oct
SMA 50SMA 200

Price checkIn an uptrendExperimental

Above its 200-day average and 12% below its 52-week high.

SwingsAverage

Calmer than 68% of stocks we rank over the past year (32% a year).

How this is worked out

StockRank judges the business. The price check reads only the chart: it is the price side of the Momentum score, in words.

The rules: Still falling is a new 52-week low in the last two weeks, at least 25% below the high. Finding a floor is no new low since. Turning up is 20 or more trading days without a new low, at least 10% off it, and back above a rising 50-day average. In an uptrend is above the 200-day average and within 15% of the high.

In 2,112 US drawdowns since 2001, buying while the price was still falling was followed by a further 20% drop 42% of the time. Waiting for a turn like this one cut that to 33%, at about 7% higher prices and with no better returns. Part of that cut is simply not buying: 13% of falls never turned, and waiting kept those out. Among turns that were bought, 38% still fell another 20%, and 33% of turns were followed by a new low within six months. The benefit was largest in crashes such as 2008 and 2020.

What it measures: day-to-day price moves over the past year, as a yearly figure, ranked against every stock we cover. Very calm under 20% a year, Calm 20 to 30%, Average 30 to 40%, Bumpy 40 to 55%, Very bumpy above that.

What we found: across about 13,500 stocks in 34 markets (2002 to 2025), past swings were a good guide to the next year's, and bumpier stocks fell further. How much further changed too much between eras to put a number on it.

Calm is not safe: a calm stock can still slide steadily.

Rules fixed before any data was fetched. Describes the chart, not a recommendation.

Close
$39.67
RSI (14)
41.3
52-Week Range-12.4% from high
Low $25.29High $45.28

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
67
ROIC
7.5%49.4
ROE
7.5%47.8
GP/Assets
29.9%67.5
Op. Margin
6.9%51.2
FCF/Assets
11.0%80.9
Piotroski
892.5
Int. Cover
50.0x84.9
D/E Ratio
0.02x80.8
Current Ratio
1.82x45.3
Value
63
P/E (TTM)
24.3x57.2
EV/EBITDA
12.2x66.3
P/FCF
11.2x82.4
P/B
1.7x74.8
P/S
3.3x46.9
Div Yield
—N/A
Momentum
62
52W High %
88%85.7
RS 6M
12%71.6
SMA 50/200
1.08x68.8
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%55.5
EPS Rev 12W
+0.1%42.4
EPS Improve
+72%49.4
Q Growth
—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$2.9B
P/E (Forward)
14.2x
Gross Margin
79.8%

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)$2.9B90Strong Buy
FIVNFive9, Inc.$2.8B92Strong Buy
AVP.SIAvePoint, Inc.$3.4B86Strong Buy
TDCTeradata Corporation$3.2B97Strong Buy
RAMPLiveRamp Holdings, Inc.$2.3B98Strong Buy
GCTGigaCloud Technology Inc.$2.1B96Strong Buy
RELYRemitly Global, Inc.$5.3B91Strong Buy
ACIWACI Worldwide, Inc.$5.6B89Strong Buy
EVTCEVERTEC, Inc.$1.9B83Strong Buy
EEFTEuronet Worldwide, Inc.$2.5B78Buy

Peer medians: ROE 4.7% · P/E 32.7x · Gross margin 52.1%

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

NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 90/100 based on Quality (67/100), Value (63/100), and Momentum (62/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY.

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$39.67
Market Cap$2.9B
P/E (TTM)24.34
P/E (Forward)14.18
Price/Book1.73
Return on Equity7.5%
Return on Invested Capital7.5%
Debt/Equity0.02x
Gross Margin79.8%
Operating Margin6.9%
Revenue Growth12.7%
Free Cash Flow$258M

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 90/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (67), Value (63), and Momentum (62), each scored against its sector. The composite is then ranked across MoatMap’s universe of 24,000+ stocks.
Does NetScout Systems, Inc. have an economic moat?
NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) has a Quality factor score of 67/100. 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 90/100. 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).