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Pegasystems PEGA

United StatesTechnology · Software - ApplicationUSD
5.8AI score
Rank 1,187 of 2,130
better than 43% of companies
34.35USD
▼ 35.7% in one year
PEGA MSCI World +22.1%
Average analyst target
41.43 USD (+20.6%)
7 analysts
52-wk low 25.10High 68.10
📈 Chart on TradingView ↗(affiliate link)Analysis of 08/10/2026

What does it do?

Pegasystems is an enterprise software company offering a business process automation and customer relationship management (CRM) platform, powered by artificial intelligence, for large organizations in sectors such as banking, insurance, and healthcare.

Key points

from its scores
  • ✓High-quality business8.3
  • ✕Poor share-price trend2.0
  • ✕Little or no dividend2.7
  • ✕Weak growth3.3

AI analysis

bottom line, main risk, context and news
Bottom line

The quality of the business and reasonable valuation do not offset the current negative momentum.

Pegasystems presents a mixed profile: high quality with ROE of 54.69% and gross margin of 75.57%, but negative earnings growth (-52.90%) and weak momentum (22nd percentile in 52 weeks). Valuation is reasonable (P/E 19.41, FCF yield 8.98%) and net cash (ND/EBITDA -1.38) provides solidity, although the earnings decline and weak momentum suggest caution.

⚠ Main risk

The main risk is the 52.90% decline in earnings growth, which could indicate operational or demand issues that have not yet reversed, reflected in very weak momentum (22nd percentile in 52 weeks).

Context and risks

Pegasystems has no material exposure to current macro factors: its enterprise software business does not depend on commodities, interest rates, or shipping routes. The rise in long-term US rates could slightly pressure valuation multiples across the tech sector, but the company has net cash, insulating it from financing costs. No specific regulatory, geopolitical, or business model risks are identified beyond those already reflected in the quantitative metrics.

Is Pegasystems stock cheap or expensive?

at the analysis date
In line with its sector

On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Technology median (within 15%).

MultipleCompanySectorDifference
P/E19.431.3−38%
EV / EBITDA25.520.4+25%
Price / book10.16.3+60%
Price / sales3.35.3−38%

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

Valuation score: 6.0 out of 10 (median for Technology: 5.3).

Average analyst target: 41.43 USD, +20.6% versus the price.

Indicative fair value · USD
Graham50.45▲ +47% vs price
Cash flow (DCF)72.66▲ +112% vs price
Dividends4.20▼ −88% vs price
Price34.35at 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

0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measures
Financial healthiFair6.3Technology median: 6.9
Quality / MoatiGood8.3Technology median: 6.4
ValuationiFair6.0Technology median: 5.3
GrowthiPoor3.3Technology median: 7.5
DividendiPoor2.7Technology median: 1.5
MomentumiPoor2.0Technology median: 6.3
Risk & ContextiFair6.9Technology 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
19.4
Technology: 31.3below
EV / EBITDAi
25.5
Technology: 20.4above
ROEi
54.7%
Technology: 17.0%above
Operating margini
4.6%
Technology: 15.5%below
Net debt / EBITDAi
−1.38
Technology: 0.20net cash
Revenue growthi
+9.4%
Technology: +16.7%below

Valuation

P/E
19.4
Forward P/E
13.2
EV / EBITDA
25.5
Price / book
10.1
Price / sales
3.3
PEG
2.99
Market cap
5.6B USD
Enterprise value
5.4B USD

Profitability

ROE
54.7%
ROA
9.1%
ROIC (approx.)
12.6%
Gross margin
75.6%
Operating margin
4.6%
Net margin
18.7%
Free cash flow
507.4M USD
FCF yield
9.0%
Cash conversion
242%

Solvency

Total debt
72.0M USD
Net debt
−289.9M USD
Cash
361.9M USD
EBITDA
209.7M USD
Net debt / EBITDA
−1.38
Debt / equity
12.85
Current ratio
1.06
Quick ratio
0.98

Growth

Revenue growth
+9.4%
Earnings growth
−52.9%
EPS (TTM)
1.77 USD
EPS (forward)
2.60 USD

Dividend

Dividend yield
0.3%
Payout
6.8%

Risk and market

Beta
0.89
Analyst consensus
Buy (7)
Target price
41.43 USD
52-week range
25.10 – 68.10

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Frequently asked questions about Pegasystems

Is Pegasystems stock cheap or expensive?

On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Technology median (within 15%). Valuation score: 6.0 out of 10 (median for Technology: 5.3). Average analyst target: 41.43 USD, +20.6% versus the price. This is not investment advice.

What score does Pegasystems get on MeridIAn Screener?

It scores 5.8 out of 10, rank 1,187 of 2,130 (better than 43% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Quality / Moat (8.3) and its weakest, Momentum (2.0). Analysis of 08/10/2026.

What is Pegasystems's P/E ratio?

Its P/E is 19.4: the share price equals 19.4 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 13.2.

How much is Pegasystems worth on the stock market?

Its market capitalisation is 5.6B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 5.4B USD.

How much debt does Pegasystems have?

It has more cash than debt: net cash of 289.9M USD.

Does Pegasystems pay a dividend?

Yes: its dividend yield is 0.35% and it pays out 7% of its earnings.

How has Pegasystems stock performed over the last year?

It has fallen 35.7% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 25.10 and 68.10 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

What do analysts think of Pegasystems?

7 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 41.43 USD (+20.6% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.