NTCT
NetScout Systems Inc
NASDAQ: NTCT · TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE
$38.05
+1.63% today
Updated 2026-09-11
Market cap
$2.71B
P/E ratio
22.47
P/S ratio
3.07x
EPS (TTM)
$1.66
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$25 – $45
Volume
0.6M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
53
out of 100
Grade: C
Hold
Investment rating
3.3
Growth
D7.5
Quality
B+5.5
Profitability
C+6.7
Valuation
B4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
2.2
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$43.38
+14.01%
12-Month target
$36.15
-4.99%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$44.27
Margin of safety
+36.37%
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Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $44.33M — positive
+ Revenue growth 12.70% QoQ
+ 36.37% below intrinsic value
+ Debt/equity 0.02x — low leverage
Risks
No major risks identified
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $914.53M | $829.46M | $822.68M | $859.48M | $883.16M |
| Net income | $59.65M | $-147.73M | $-366.92M | $95.53M | $21.84M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $1.66 |
| Free cash flow | $146.00M | $52.47M | $210.97M | $285.43M | $44.33M |
| Profit margin | 6.52% | -17.81% | -44.60% | 11.11% | 13.70% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
NetScout Systems Inc trades at $38.05. representing a P/E of 22.47x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 53/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.17, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $883.16M. with profit margins at 13.70%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $44.27.
Frequently asked questions
What is NetScout Systems Inc's stock price?
NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT) trades at $38.05, on a P/E of 22.5x and a P/S of 3.1x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is NetScout Systems Inc overvalued?
NetScout Systems Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 53/100 (Grade C), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $44.27 versus the $38.05 price, a 36.4% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $43.38, about 14.0% above the current $38.05. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $44.27, a +36.4% margin of safety versus today's $38.05. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is NetScout Systems Inc's revenue?
NetScout Systems Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $883.16M. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
NetScout Systems Inc's Altman Z-Score is 2.17, which places it in the grey zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorTECHNOLOGY
IndustrySOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio3.07x
ROE5.95%
Beta0.69
50D MA$40.09
200D MA$34.14
Shares out0.07B
Float0.07B
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Avg volume0.6M
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