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Cantaloupe Inc (CTLP) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Cantaloupe Inc stock (CTLP) is currently trading at $10.65. Cantaloupe Inc PE ratio is 14.37. Cantaloupe Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.44. Analyst consensus price target for CTLP is $11.20. WallStSmart rates CTLP as Hold.

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CTLP

Cantaloupe Inc

NASDAQTECHNOLOGY
$10.65
$0.02 (0.19%)
52W$7.01
$11.16
Target$11.20+5.2%

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CTLP Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Cantaloupe Inc (CTLP)

Margin of Safety
+69.3%
Strong Buy Zone
CTLP Fair Value
$34.16
Graham Formula
Current Price
$10.65
$23.51 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $34.16
Overvalued
Price $10.65
Graham IV $34.16
Analyst $11.20

CTLP trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $34.16, offering a 69% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Cantaloupe Inc (CTLP) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

59
out of 100
Grade: C
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in return on equity, eps growth, profit margin. Concerns around peg ratio and operating margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Cantaloupe Inc (CTLP) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 9.3/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
201.70%10/10

Earnings per share surging 201.70% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
98.79%10/10

98.79% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Return on EquityProfitability
24.50%9/10

Every $100 of equity generates $25 in profit

Profit MarginProfitability
17.30%8/10

Strong profitability: $17 kept per $100 revenue

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
14.37
Undervalued
Trailing P/E
14.37
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
2.402
Undervalued

Cantaloupe Inc (CTLP) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 3.8/10
PEG RatioValuation
8.692/10

Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium

Operating MarginProfitability
6.94%2/10

Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency

Price/BookValuation
3.064/10

Premium pricing at 3.1x book value

Revenue GrowthGrowth
6.80%4/10

Modest revenue growth at 6.80%

Market CapQuality
$773M5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Price/SalesValuation
2.446/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 2.44x sales

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
25.45
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Cantaloupe Inc (CTLP) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 59/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 3.8/10). All four categories (Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality) show healthy scores, indicating broadly sound fundamentals.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on EPS Growth, Institutional Own., Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 24.50%, Profit Margin at 17.30%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 201.70%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (8.69), Price/Sales (2.44), Price/Book (3.06) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 6.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 6.94%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 24.50% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 6.80% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (EPS Growth, Institutional Own.) and negatives (PEG Ratio, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

CTLP Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

CTLP's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.44x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 16.2x (3th percentile). The current valuation is 98% below its historical high of 135.61x set in Apr 2007, and 18% above its historical low of 2.06x in Dec 2018.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Cantaloupe Inc (CTLP) · TECHNOLOGYSOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE

The Big Picture

Cantaloupe Inc is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 318M with 7% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 17.3% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 24.5% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -614,000, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

Sector dynamics: monitor SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Cantaloupe Inc.

Bottom Line

Cantaloupe Inc is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 17.3% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Cantaloupe Inc(CTLP)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

TECHNOLOGY

Industry

SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE

Country

USA

Cantaloupe, Inc., a software and payments company, provides technology solutions for the underserved retail market. The company is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania.