On the stock market since 1991, it operates in the world of technology. It has 2,801 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
That much dependence is a risk in itself: if this one line weakens, the whole company feels it directly.
Average growth of 16% a year over the last 4 years. Every year shown ended in profit.
The gap is $756.2M. In times of high interest rates, a gap like that can squeeze a company.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Profit power and business quality lead the class.
Clearly below the class average.
The price looks reasonable next to what the company earns.
Sales are growing strongly for its sector.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Financial Strength: The cash-and-debt balance is thin; the buffer for hard times is slim.
The stock trades 42% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew about 18% a year on average.
It met or beat analyst expectations in 8 of the last 8 quarters — consistency is a promise kept.
The average analyst price target is $47.50 — 17% above today’s price.
The balance sheet offers little cushion against a rough stretch. Report-card grade: 18/100.
On our five-subject report card, PRGS sits near the top of the class. A high grade doesn’t mean “guaranteed win” — it means “the evidence looks strong for now.”
The takeaway: PRGS is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate here isn’t the price — it’s whether the company can keep up this pace.