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VERX

Vertex

NASDAQ: VERX · TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION

$12.27
-2.85% today

Updated 2026-04-29

Market cap
$1.98B
P/E ratio
306.75
P/S ratio
2.65x
EPS (TTM)
$0.04
Dividend yield
52W range
$11 – $42
Volume
1.6M

Vertex (VERX) Stock Valuation Analysis

Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for VERX.

WallStSmart Verdict
Overvalued

Current price exceeds what fundamentals support. Risk/reward skewed unfavorably.

Smart Value Score: 29 / 100
P/E (TTM)
306.8x
PEG
Margin of Safety
+69.20%
Fair value $41.66 vs $12.27
EV / EBITDA
0.0x

VERX historical valuation range

Where current P/E sits in VERX's own 5Y range.

Insufficient historical data for 5Y percentile analysis

VERX intrinsic value (DCF)

DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.

Current price
$12.27
Market value
Intrinsic value
$41.66
DCF estimate
Margin of safety
+69.20%
+239.5% upside to fair value

Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.

VERX valuation signals

Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.

Strong margin of safety
Current price 69.2% below DCF intrinsic value estimate. Meaningful downside cushion.
Weak financial quality
Piotroski F-Score of 3/9 suggests deteriorating fundamentals. Valuation requires closer scrutiny.

P/E Ratio — History

Current: 306.75x

No historical P/E data available

P/S Ratio — History

Current: 2.65x

Is VERX overvalued in 2026?

Vertex (VERX) currently trades at $12.27 per share with a market capitalization of $1,984,523,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock appears richly valued with a Smart Value Score of 29/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.

The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 306.8x.

Our discounted cash flow model estimates VERX's intrinsic value at $41.66 per share, against the current market price of $12.27. This implies a margin of safety of +69.20%. A meaningful cushion exists against model error, making this a reasonable risk-adjusted entry.

Financial quality is a concern. The Piotroski F-Score of 3/9 flags weakening fundamentals that deserve closer scrutiny before the valuation case can be fully trusted.

Bottom line: VERX appears richly valued on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 29/100. At current levels the risk/reward is skewed against the buyer. A materially lower price or significant operational improvement would be needed to change the picture.

Frequently asked questions

Is VERX overvalued in 2026?

Based on a Smart Value Score of 29/100, VERX appears overvalued. Current price exceeds what fundamentals currently justify.

What is VERX's fair value?

Our DCF model estimates VERX's intrinsic value at $41.66 per share, versus the current price of $12.27. This produces a margin of safety of +69.20%.

What P/E ratio does VERX trade at?

VERX trades at a P/E of 306.8x on trailing twelve-month earnings.

Is VERX a buy based on valuation?

WallStSmart does not issue buy or sell recommendations. Our Smart Value Score of 29/100 reflects the combined read on growth, quality, and price. The profile skews cautious. Consider waiting for a better price or clearer operational improvement.

How does VERX's valuation compare to its history?

Insufficient historical valuation data exists yet for a confident percentile read on VERX.

What is VERX's Smart Value Score?

VERX's Smart Value Score is 29/100. The Smart Value Score is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation attractiveness into a single 0-100 read. Scores above 75 are rare and indicate strong multi-factor alignment.