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Commvault Systems CVLT

United StatesTechnology · Software - ApplicationUSD
5.7AI score
Rank 1,228 of 2,130
better than 39% of companies
150.28USD
▼ 11.7% in one year
CVLT MSCI World +22.1%
Average analyst target
162.32 USD (+8.0%)
17 analysts
52-wk low 71.75High 178.93
📈 Chart on TradingView ↗(affiliate link)Analysis of 08/10/2026

What does it do?

Commvault Systems is a software company that provides data management, backup, and recovery solutions for enterprises, both on-premise and in the cloud.

Key points

from its scores
  • ✓High-quality business8.0
  • ✓Favourable backdrop7.4
  • ✓Very solid balance sheet7.1
  • ✕Little or no dividend1.5
  • ✕Poor share-price trend2.9

AI analysis

bottom line, main risk, context and news
Bottom line

Quality and balance sheet are excellent, but the current valuation offers no margin of safety; wait for a better entry point or an improvement in earnings growth.

Commvault presents solid financial health with net cash (Net Debt/EBITDA of -0.10) and exceptional quality (ROE 32.77%, gross margin 81.09%), but its valuation is demanding (P/E 95.72) and earnings growth is negative (-3.80%), which weighs on its short-term appeal.

⚠ Main risk

The main risk is the slowdown in earnings growth (-3.80%) which, combined with a demanding valuation (P/E 95.72), could lead to a significant correction if the market loses confidence in its growth prospects.

Context and risks

Commvault has no material exposure to current macro factors. Its data management software business, with net cash, is unaffected by the rise in interest rates or the evolution of oil or gold. Regulatory and geopolitical risk is limited for a US-based software company.

Is Commvault Systems stock cheap or expensive?

at the analysis date
Pricier than its sector

On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 178% above the Technology median on average.

MultipleCompanySectorDifference
P/E95.731.3+206%
EV / EBITDA50.920.4+150%
Price / book119.66.3+1,800%
Price / sales5.15.3−3%

Sector: median of the 283 Technology companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.

Valuation score: 3.3 out of 10 (median for Technology: 5.3).

Average analyst target: 162.32 USD, +8.0% versus the price.

A premium can be justified if the company is of higher quality or grows faster than its sector: Quality / Moat 8.0 (sector 6.4), Growth 5.3 (sector 7.5).

Indicative fair value · USD
Graham44.75▼ −70% vs price
Cash flow (DCF)172.37▲ +15% vs price
Price150.28at the analysis date

Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.

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Score by category

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Financial healthiGood7.1Technology median: 6.9
Quality / MoatiGood8.0Technology median: 6.4
ValuationiPoor3.3Technology median: 5.3
GrowthiFair5.3Technology median: 7.5
DividendiPoor1.5Technology median: 1.5
MomentumiPoor2.9Technology median: 6.3
Risk & ContextiGood7.4Technology median: 4.8
Technology median7 or more 5 to 7 under 5

Key metrics

at the analysis date · compared with the Technology median
P/Ei
95.7
Technology: 31.3above
EV / EBITDAi
50.9
Technology: 20.4above
ROEi
32.8%
Technology: 17.0%above
Operating margini
8.9%
Technology: 15.5%below
Net debt / EBITDAi
−0.10
Technology: 0.20net cash
Revenue growthi
+11.4%
Technology: +16.7%below

Valuation

P/E
95.7
Forward P/E
24.2
EV / EBITDA
50.9
Price / book
119.6
Price / sales
5.1
PEG
3.17
Market cap
6.2B USD
Enterprise value
6.2B USD

Profitability

ROE
32.8%
ROA
4.6%
ROIC (approx.)
11.2%
Gross margin
81.1%
Operating margin
8.9%
Net margin
5.6%
Free cash flow
303.7M USD
FCF yield
4.9%
Cash conversion
249%

Solvency

Total debt
917.7M USD
Net debt
−12.2M USD
Cash
929.8M USD
EBITDA
122.1M USD
Net debt / EBITDA
−0.10
Debt / equity
1,762.99
Current ratio
2.04
Quick ratio
1.94

Growth

Revenue growth
+11.4%
Earnings growth
−3.8%
EPS (TTM)
1.57 USD
EPS (forward)
6.20 USD

Dividend

Dividend yield
0.0%
Payout
0.0%

Risk and market

Beta
0.79
Analyst consensus
Buy (17)
Target price
162.32 USD
52-week range
71.75 – 178.93

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Frequently asked questions about Commvault Systems

Is Commvault Systems stock cheap or expensive?

On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 178% above the Technology median on average. Valuation score: 3.3 out of 10 (median for Technology: 5.3). Average analyst target: 162.32 USD, +8.0% versus the price. This is not investment advice.

What score does Commvault Systems get on MeridIAn Screener?

It scores 5.7 out of 10, rank 1,228 of 2,130 (better than 39% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Quality / Moat (8.0) and its weakest, Dividend (1.5). Analysis of 08/10/2026.

What is Commvault Systems's P/E ratio?

Its P/E is 95.7: the share price equals 95.7 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Technology median is 31.3. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 24.2.

How much is Commvault Systems worth on the stock market?

Its market capitalisation is 6.2B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 6.2B USD.

How much debt does Commvault Systems have?

It has more cash than debt: net cash of 12.2M USD.

Does Commvault Systems pay a dividend?

It pays no dividend, or almost none.

How has Commvault Systems stock performed over the last year?

It has fallen 11.7% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 71.75 and 178.93 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

What do analysts think of Commvault Systems?

17 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 162.32 USD (+8.0% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.