Cloudflare Inc (NET) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Cloudflare Inc stock (NET) is currently trading at $218.00. Cloudflare Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 35.82. Analyst consensus price target for NET is $232.43. WallStSmart rates NET as Sell.
Cloudflare Inc (NET) stock price prediction for 2030: Base case $90.34. Bull case $126.48. Bear case $54.21. See full NET 2030 price forecast and methodology on WallStSmart.
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Smart Analysis
Cloudflare Inc (NET) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
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 market cap, revenue growth, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.
Cloudflare Inc (NET) Key Strengths (3)
Revenue surging 33.60% year-over-year
89.73% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Supporting Valuation Data
Cloudflare Inc (NET) Areas to Watch (6)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Losing money on operations
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Very expensive at 35.8x annual revenue
Very expensive at 52.0x book value
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Supporting Valuation Data
Cloudflare Inc (NET) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 33/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.7/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 1.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Revenue Growth, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 33.60%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.35), Price/Sales (35.82), Price/Book (51.97) suggest expensive pricing. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -8.16%, Operating Margin at -7.02%, Profit Margin at -4.72%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -8.16% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 33.60% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher 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
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
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.
NET Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
NET's Price-to-Sales ratio of 35.82x sits near its historical average of 33.11x (69th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 67% below its historical high of 107.86x set in Nov 2021, and 153% above its historical low of 14.18x in Apr 2023. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~21.8x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Cloudflare Inc (NET) · TECHNOLOGY › SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE
The Big Picture
Cloudflare Inc is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 2.2B with 34% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -4.7% profit margin.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 34% YoY, reaching 2.2B. This pace significantly outperforms most SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE peers.
Generating 156M in free cash flow and 254M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
The company is unprofitable with a -4.7% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can Cloudflare Inc maintain 34%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 2.03, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Sector dynamics: monitor SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Cloudflare Inc.
Bottom Line
Cloudflare Inc is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 34% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin -4.7% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.
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.
Insider Transactions(272 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
SEIFERT, THOMAS J Chief Financial Officer | Sell | -2,943 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
RILEY, JANEL Chief Accounting Officer | Buy | +7,958 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
LEDBETTER, CARL Director | Sell | -192 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 10:01:00 AM
About Cloudflare Inc(NET)
NYSE
TECHNOLOGY
SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE
USA
CloudFlare, Inc. operates a cloud platform that offers a range of network services to companies around the world. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.