Stock Analysis
PTC, INCPTC
P/E 17.11×· 5Y range 10.23–82.52×· bottom 10% of history
Sector: Technology · Industry: Services-Prepackaged Software
AnalystsBuy26 analystsP/E 17.1× sits at the 10th percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 22% of debt · Q3 2026.
PMP Verdict
Strong business, attractive price
Strengths
- Profitability95
- Financial Health74
High-quality business at an attractive price.
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 8/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓Altman Z 5.8 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓ROE 35.3% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓Revenue CAGR 11.0% — durable top-line growth
- ✓Interest coverage 14.1× — debt well covered
What's happening with PTC
Profile
Strong profitability.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation61/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (10th pct)25/25
- FCF yield (4.5%)12/25
- P/S (7.1x)12/25
- EV/EBIT (19.9x)12/25
- Growth72/100 · Moderate
- Revenue CAGR (11.0%)20/25
- Net income CAGR (11.4%)20/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (10.8%)20/25
- Fwd implied growth (8.8%)12/25
- Profitability95/100 · Strong
- ROIC (18.7%)20/25
- ROE (35.3%)25/25
- Net margin (41.4%)25/25
- Operating margin (37.8%)25/25
- Financial Health74/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (5.79)25/25
- Current ratio (1.03)12/25
- Interest coverage (14.1x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 19%)12/25
- Quality72/100 · Moderate
- Piotroski F (8/9)25/25
- Beneish M (-2.47)20/25
- FCF conversion (76%)15/25
- Margin stability (σ 11.4%)12/25
- Moat55/100 · Moderate
- ROIC >12% years (1/9 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (79.0%)25/25
- FCF-positive years (9/9 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -2.2%)5/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠SBC 8.1% of revenue — real dilution cost
- ⚠2 loss-making years in recent history
About PTC, INC
PTC is a US-based global company that offers high-end computer-assisted design, product lifecycle management, and augmented reality solutions that industrial manufacturers commonly use on factory floors. Show more
Founded in 1985, PTC is a major player in parametric design and serves some of the world's most well-known equipment manufacturers, such as Caterpillar, Garmin, and Thermo Fisher.
Headquarters: BOSTON, MA · Employees: 7,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
61BP/E (TTM)17.1xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 10.2x–82.5x · 10th pct
P/FCF22.5xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield4.5%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 2.2%–7.5% · 86th pct
P/S (TTM)7.10xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 4.2x–11.0x · 23rd pct
EV/EBIT19.9xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 11.9x–49.9x · 15th pct
EV/Sales7.5xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E15.7xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio6.04xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio1.51B
Grade B: FairFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield—
TTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio—
Dividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
95A+ROIC18.7%A
Grade A: MoatNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE35.3%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA18.8%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin41.4%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin37.8%A
Grade A: HighTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin84.5%A
Grade A: PremiumGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin31.7%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin23.5%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
72B+Revenue CAGR11.0%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR11.4%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)10.8%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth8.8%B
Grade B: LowAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-8.2%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income19.7%C
Grade C: MedStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue8.1%D
Grade D: HighTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
74B+Altman Z-Score5.79A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.03xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.94xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage14.1xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment1.3yA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT1.1xA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.46xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.22xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
72B+Piotroski F-Score8/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.47A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion76.4%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability11.4%C
Grade C: AverageEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue0.7%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.45xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lathan Corinna Filed | Lathan Corinna | SellOpen market sale | -1750 | |
BERNSHTEYN ROBERT Filed | BERNSHTEYN ROBERT | Option exercise | -1117 | |
BERNSHTEYN ROBERT Filed | BERNSHTEYN ROBERT | Option exercise | +1.1K | |
STEVENSON JON Filed | STEVENSON JON | Option exercise | -4099 | |
STEVENSON JON Filed | STEVENSON JON | Tax withholding | -1204 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
STEVENSON JON Filed | STEVENSON JON | Option exercise | +4.1K | |
Barua Neil Filed | Barua Neil | Option exercise | -11471 | |
Barua Neil Filed | Barua Neil | Tax withholding | -5547 |
Option exercise (M) rows report a derivative leg, not an open-market sale — a paired negative entry is the option position being consumed.
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
55CROIC >12% Years1/9 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)79.0%A
Grade A: DurableMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years9/9 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-2.2%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$11.28
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$3.17
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$31.34
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$1.61B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$351.45M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$1.26B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$3.47B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability2.14xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$20.96B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.00B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: PTC, INC (PTC)
PTC, INC meets 8 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 5.79 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk. Beneish M-Score of -2.47 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation. PTC, INC converts about 32% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Takes ~1.3 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- PTC, INC posted a net loss in 1 of 9 available completed fiscal years (2017–2025).
- Return on equity of 35.3% is well above the market average.
See how PTC ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all PTC moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5 | Pre-market | 196.00 | +36.08% | 11.84 |
| Oct 5 | Regular | 192.61 | +33.73% | 11.17 |
| Oct 5 | After-hours | 192.50 | +33.65% | 11.15 |
Frequently Asked Questions about PTC
What is the current PTC, INC (PTC) stock price?
PTC is trading at $192.98 at the last market close, down 0.09% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks PTC pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is PTC stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates PTC, INC's financial health at 74/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is PTC stock overvalued?
PTC, INC trades at a trailing P/E of 17.1 and our valuation score rates it 61/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does PTC, INC report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for PTC. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does PTC, INC operate in?
PTC, INC operates in the Technology sector, within the Services-Prepackaged Software industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does PTC, INC do?
PTC is a US-based global company that offers high-end computer-assisted design, product lifecycle management, and augmented reality solutions that industrial manufacturers commonly use on factory floors.
About PTC, INC (PTC) Stock
PTC, INC (PTC) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Services-Prepackaged Software industry. As of the latest update, PTC, INC is trading at $192.98, down 0.09% on the day with a market capitalization of $21.0 billion. The financial health score for PTC is 74/100, which indicates good financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for PTC stock.
PTC Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track PTC, INC (PTC) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time PTC stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for PTC with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for PTC, INC across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 74/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for PTC.
- Sector peers: Compare PTC against 6 other technology stocks on key financial metrics.
Is PTC a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate PTC, INC (PTC) as an investment. The financial health score of 74/100 suggests good financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.PTC, INC (PTC) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.