Progress Software Corporation (PRGS) — Stock Score Summary

Progress Software Corporation (PRGS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 72/100 based on Quality (54/100), Value (69/100), and Momentum (33/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Progress Software is an infrastructure software roll-up. While it generates decent free cash flow, its reliance on debt-fueled M&A to drive growth rather than organic innovation fails our quality compounder criteria.

Progress Software Corporation develops and provides enterprise software solutions that enable businesses to build, deploy, and manage critical applications and infrastructure, including products for application development, integration, and data connectivity. The company benefits from high customer switching costs due to its software often being deeply embedded into client operations, creating a sticky revenue base. Progress Software operates as a specialized provider in the enterprise technology sector, serving specific niches with a portfolio of established and continually evolving products.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$31.42
Market Cap$1.3B
P/E (TTM)16.18
P/E (Forward)5.21
Price/Book2.66
Return on Equity18.3%
Return on Invested Capital9.3%
Debt/Equity275.77
Gross Margin85.3%
Operating Margin19.9%
Revenue Growth4.1%
Free Cash Flow$248M

Progress Software Corporation operates in the Software - Infrastructure industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Progress Software Corporation’s (PRGS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Progress Software Corporation (PRGS) is 72/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (54), Value (69), and Momentum (33) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Progress Software Corporation have an economic moat?
Progress Software Corporation (PRGS) has a Quality factor score of 54/100. 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 Progress Software Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Progress Software Corporation (PRGS) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 72/100. 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 Progress Software Corporation in?
Progress Software Corporation (PRGS) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Software - Infrastructure industry (United States).
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