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

Upwork Inc stock (UPWK) is currently trading at $11.32. Upwork Inc PE ratio is 13.60. Upwork Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.85. Analyst consensus price target for UPWK is $21.70. WallStSmart rates UPWK as Hold.

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UPWK

Upwork Inc

NASDAQCOMMUNICATION SERVICES
$11.32
$0.17 (1.52%)
52W$11.03
$22.84
Target$21.70+91.7%

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UPWK Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Upwork Inc (UPWK)

Margin of Safety
-159.9%
Significantly Overvalued
UPWK Fair Value
$5.58
Graham Formula
Current Price
$11.32
$5.74 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $5.58
Overvalued
Price $11.32
Graham IV $5.58
Analyst $21.70

UPWK trades 160% above its Graham fair value of $5.58, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

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

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Smart Analysis

Upwork Inc (UPWK) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

58
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 peg ratio, price/sales, institutional own.. Concerns around revenue growth and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Upwork Inc (UPWK) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 8.8/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.9810/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

Institutional Own.Quality
107.07%10/10

107.07% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Price/SalesValuation
1.858/10

Paying $1.85 for every $1 of annual revenue

Return on EquityProfitability
19.20%7/10

Solid profitability: $19 profit per $100 equity

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
13.6
Undervalued
Forward P/E
7.89
Attractive
Trailing P/E
13.6
Undervalued
Price/Sales (TTM)
1.849
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
1.483
Undervalued
UPWK Target Price
$21.7
35% Upside

Upwork Inc (UPWK) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 3.8/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
-88.90%0/10

Earnings declining -88.90%, profits shrinking

Revenue GrowthGrowth
3.60%2/10

Revenue growing slowly at 3.60% annually

Operating MarginProfitability
14.30%4/10

Thin operating margins with cost pressures present

Market CapQuality
$1.46B5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Price/BookValuation
2.336/10

Fairly priced relative to book value

Profit MarginProfitability
14.60%6/10

Decent profitability, keeps $15 per $100 revenue

Upwork Inc (UPWK) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 58/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.8/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 3.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Institutional Own., Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.98), Price/Sales (1.85) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 19.20%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Revenue Growth, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (2.33) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 3.60%, EPS Growth at -88.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 14.30%, Profit Margin at 14.60%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 19.20% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 3.60% 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 (PEG Ratio, Institutional Own.) and negatives (EPS Growth, Revenue Growth). 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.

UPWK Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

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

UPWK's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.85x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 5.96x (2th percentile). The current valuation is 91% below its historical high of 19.53x set in Jun 2021, and 11% above its historical low of 1.66x in May 2023. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~2.2x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Upwork Inc (UPWK) · COMMUNICATION SERVICESINTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION

The Big Picture

Upwork Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 788M with 360% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 14.6% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 360% YoY, reaching 788M. This pace significantly outperforms most INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION peers.

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 1920.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Misleading Earnings Decline

Earnings fell 89% YoY while revenue grew 360%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Upwork Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Growth sustainability: can Upwork Inc maintain 360%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Sector dynamics: monitor INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Upwork Inc.

Bottom Line

Upwork Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (360% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

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 Upwork Inc(UPWK)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

COMMUNICATION SERVICES

Industry

INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION

Country

USA

Upwork Inc. operates an online talent marketplace that enables companies to find and work with various independent professionals and agencies in the United States, India, the Philippines, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.