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Formula Systems Ltd (FORTY)
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Formula Systems (FORTY) Price & Analysis

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FORTY Stock Chart & Stats

$167.92
-$1.46(-1.67%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$167.92
-$1.46(-1.67%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Cash GenerationFormula reported materially higher operating cash flow (~$391M) and free cash flow (~$375M) in 2025, with FCF roughly 84–96% of reported earnings. Durable cash backing reduces reliance on external funding and supports dividends, capex, buybacks and strategic investments over multiple quarters.
Improved Balance Sheet / Lower LeverageLeverage materially decreased to ~0.43x debt/equity in 2025 while equity rose, strengthening capital stability. A healthier balance sheet reduces refinancing and covenant risk, increases financial flexibility for investments or M&A, and better cushions the company through industry cyclical swings.
Recurring, Diversified Revenue MixThe group's services model includes recurring managed services and outsourcing alongside project and software revenue. This diversification increases revenue visibility, stabilizes cash flows versus pure project work, and creates cross-sell opportunities across subsidiaries, supporting steadier long-term performance.
Bears Say
Revenue Decline And Margin CompressionRevenue fell 8.3% in 2025 and gross and operating margins compressed, indicating weaker demand, pricing pressure or adverse mix. If these trends persist, operating leverage will deteriorate, reducing sustainable free cash flow and constraining the company’s ability to invest or maintain distributions over future quarters.
One-off Net Income Spike Reduces PredictabilityA sharp net income spike and elevated net margin in 2025 appear driven by one-off items, weakening confidence in normalized profitability. Dependence on non-recurring gains complicates cash-flow forecasting, dividend planning and assessment of true operating performance over the medium term.
Debt Paydown Pace Vs. Cash FlowAlthough absolute cash balances are high, operating cash flow covers only ~0.29x of total debt, implying multi-year paydown absent faster cash generation or refinancing. This limits balance sheet optionality for sizable M&A, extended payouts, or to absorb cyclical shocks without asset sales or new financing.

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FORTY FAQ

What was Formula Systems Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Formula Systems Ltd lowest stock price was $95.00 and its highest was $190.56 in the past 12 months.
    What is Formula Systems Ltd’s market cap?
    Formula Systems Ltd’s market cap is $1.63B.
      When is Formula Systems Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Formula Systems Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 13, 2026 which is in 24 days.
        How were Formula Systems Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
        Formula Systems Ltd released its earnings results on May 28, 2026. The company reported $2.32 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $2.32.
          Is Formula Systems Ltd overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Formula Systems Ltd’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Formula Systems Ltd pay dividends?
            Formula Systems Ltd pays a Quarterly dividend of $13.045 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.8%. See more information on Formula Systems Ltd dividends here
              What is Formula Systems Ltd’s EPS estimate?
              Formula Systems Ltd’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Formula Systems Ltd have?
              Formula Systems Ltd has 15,334,667 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Formula Systems Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Formula Systems Ltd reported an EPS of $2.32 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.144%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Formula Systems Ltd?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in FORTY
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Formula Systems Stock Smart Score

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                    Technicals

                    SMA
                    Positive
                    20 days / 200 days
                    Momentum
                    88.55%
                    12-Months-Change

                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    59.52%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    19.46%
                    Trailing 12-Months

                    Company Description

                    Formula Systems Ltd

                    Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. is a global provider of diverse IT solutions and services, operating through its various subsidiaries. The company specializes in delivering both its own proprietary software and third-party solutions, alongside comprehensive IT professional services, software product marketing and support, and integrated computer infrastructure solutions. Its extensive range of offerings includes robust computer and telecommunication infrastructure solutions, specialized computer solutions for existing communication setups, cutting-edge cloud computing services, and advanced database and big data management. Formula Systems also supplies critical software tools for areas such as customer relationship management, computer systems infrastructure oversight, web content management, database and data warehouse mining, application integration, general database and system management, and software development. Additionally, it offers professional training courses and advanced educational programs. The company is also involved in the sale of computers and peripheral equipment to business clients. A significant part of its portfolio comprises specialized insurance technology platforms under the "Sapiens" brand. These include solutions for property and casualty insurance (e.g., Sapiens, Sapiens CoreSuite, Sapiens IDITSuite, Sapiens PolicyPro, Sapiens BillingPro, Sapiens ClaimsPro, e-Tica, and Tia Enterprise), life, pension, and annuities management (e.g., Sapiens CoreSuite, Sapiens UnderwritingPro, Sapiens ApplicationPro, Sapiens IllustrationPro, and Sapiens ConsolidationMaster), and reinsurance operations (e.g., Sapiens ReinsuranceMaster, Sapiens ReinsurancePro, and Sapiens Reinsurance GO). It also provides a dedicated Sapiens platform for workers' compensation solutions. Furthermore, Formula Systems delivers financial and compliance solutions, such as Sapiens FinancialPro, Sapiens Financial GO, and Sapiens StatementPro, alongside the Sapiens DECISION platform for advanced decision management, and a broader array of general technology-driven solutions. Its services are rounded out with platforms for application development and seamless business process integration, industry-specific software, strategic consulting, outsourcing, and a wide spectrum of other professional services. The company also develops on-premise payroll software. Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Or Yehuda, Israel.

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