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NTCT

NASDAQ

Netscout Systems Inc

Communication Services
Communications
Report Card

NTCT at a glance — five pillars scored 0–100 from real filed financials.

Value
Growth
Profitability
0
Health
0
Dividends
0

Overall: Unrated · 0/100. A wider, greener shape means more pillars look healthy. Dividends scores 0 when a company pays none — that is a choice, not a flaw.

Key Metrics

Market Cap

$0.00

P/E

Forward P/E (est.)

ROE

Revenue Growth

EPS Growth

Profit Margin

FCF Yield

Debt / Equity

ROIC

4.0%

Interest Coverage

12.7x

Current Ratio

1.85x

Dividend Yield

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

Rating Score

0/100

Business Overview
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Netscout Systems Inc (NTCT) is a small-cap company in the Communications industry, part of the Communication Services sector of the S&P 500.

In its latest reported year it generated about $859.48M in revenue and $95.53M in net profit.

Our model rates NTCT Unrated (0/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.

Revenue Growth
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4Y CAGR

0.1%

Revenue moved from $909.92M in 2019 to $859.48M in 2026, a -0.8% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year was roughly steady year over year. Slower, mature growth is common for established businesses.

Profitability
0/1 checks passedROIC above 10%

Gross Margin

79.4%

Operating Margin

12.8%

Net Margin

11.1%

ROE

Debt Analysis
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2/2 checks passedInterest covered 3×+Short-term bills covered

Total Debt

$600.00M

Net Debt

$13.50M

Net Debt / EBITDA

0.12x

Debt / Equity

Leverage: debt-to-equity is n/a, and operating profit covers interest about 12.7x, with a current ratio of 1.9x. Detailed balance-sheet leverage is limited for this name. It carries roughly $600.00M of total debt against $586.50M of cash.

Cash Flow Analysis
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Operating CF

$294.54M

Free Cash Flow

$285.43M

FCF Margin

33.2%

In the latest year Netscout Systems Inc produced about $294.54M of operating cash flow and $285.43M of free cash flow after capital spending. Cash flow is what ultimately pays shareholders, so it is worth tracking over time.

Valuation Analysis
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P/E

P/S

P/B

EV / EBITDA

NTCT trades at n/a trailing earnings. With no positive trailing earnings, value it on sales, cash flow, or growth rather than P/E.

DCF Fair Value (Educational)

A two-stage discounted cash flow on real SEC-filed free cash flow — the intrinsic-value anchor professional analysts triangulate from.

DCF fair value / share

$68.54

Current price

Starting FCF (latest 10-K)

$285.43M

Growth, years 1–5

4.0%

Fade to terminal, years 6–10

2.5%

Discount rate

9.0%

PV of 10-yr free cash flow$2.21B
PV of terminal value$2.69B
Estimated equity value$4.90B
Shares outstanding71M

Cash flows grow at the stage-1 rate (trailing revenue growth, capped at 20%) for five years, fade to 2.5% by year 10, and continue at that rate forever (Gordon terminal value), all discounted at 9.0%. Small changes in assumptions move the result a lot — treat this as one reference point, not a target price. Educational only, not investment advice.

Metrics vs. Sector Range

Where NTCT sits versus its Communication Services sector peers in the S&P 500.

TTM P/E
Forward P/E
P/S ratio
Revenue growth
EPS growth
Gross margin
79.4%Strong
Net margin
ROE

Bands show the middle half (25th–75th percentile) of the 15 Communication Services companies in the S&P 500 — the peer-relative anchor professional comps analysis uses. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

How NTCT stacks up against its Communication Services peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.

In the Communication Services sector (48 S&P 500 companies), NTCT ranks #44 of 48 by our overall rating.

P/E vs sector

median 14.4x

ROE vs sector

median 14.9%

Growth vs sector

median 1.4%

Sector rank

#44

of 48 by rating

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
NTCTThis stockNot rated
AAOINot rated
ADTNNot rated
DGIINot rated
EXTRNot rated
HLITNot rated
ITRNNot rated
ONDSNot rated
Communication Services median14.4x1.4%0/100
Compare side by side

Peers are the closest Communication Services companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 48 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.

Bull Case

The case for NTCT:

  • As an established S&P 500 member in Communication Services, it brings scale and a long operating history.
Bear Case

The case against NTCT:

  • Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Key Risks
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Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.

Investment Thesis
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On balance, the picture is mixed: Netscout Systems Inc is a small-cap communication services business growing at a mature pace, with modest profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at n/a earnings, which our model scores Unrated (0/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.

NTCT — frequently asked questions

Is NTCT a good stock to buy?

We don't give buy or sell advice. Review Netscout Systems Inc's fundamentals, valuation, and 5-year financials on this page, then make your own decision — and consider a licensed professional.

Where does NTCT's data come from?

Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from Netscout Systems Inc's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.

How is the 5-year projection for NTCT calculated?

It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.

Is this NTCT analysis financial advice?

No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell NTCT. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.