(PSTG) Pure Storage - Ratings and Ratios
Data Storage, Storage Systems, Cloud Storage, Storage Solutions, Data Management
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Description: PSTG Pure Storage
Pure Storage Inc (NYSE:PSTG) is a leading provider of data storage and management technologies, offering a range of products and services that cater to the needs of enterprises worldwide. The companys Purity software is a key differentiator, providing enterprise-class data services such as data reduction, protection, and encryption, as well as support for various storage protocols.
The companys product portfolio includes FlashArray and FlashBlade integrated hardware systems, designed to address different workload requirements, including block-oriented storage, unstructured data, and high-performance computing. Additionally, Pure Storage offers cloud-native storage solutions, such as Portworx by Pure Storage, a Kubernetes data management platform, and Portworx Data Services, a Database-as-a-Service platform.
From a financial perspective, Pure Storages revenue growth has been driven by the increasing demand for its products and services, with a strong focus on subscription-based models. Key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth rate, gross margin, and customer acquisition costs are crucial in evaluating the companys financial health. Notably, Pure Storages gross margin has been steadily improving, indicating a strong pricing power and efficient cost management. Furthermore, the companys customer base is diverse, with a strong presence in the enterprise segment, and a growing cloud-native storage business.
To evaluate the stocks potential, we can analyze various metrics, including the price-to-sales ratio, enterprise value-to-EBITDA ratio, and return on equity (RoE). With a RoE of 9.44%, Pure Storage is generating returns on equity, although the high P/E ratio of 151.47 suggests that the stock may be overvalued. However, the forward P/E ratio of 32.57 indicates a more reasonable valuation, considering the companys growth prospects. The market capitalization of $18.8 billion and a strong brand presence in the data storage market are additional factors to consider.
PSTG Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 18,894m |
| Sector | Technology |
| Industry | Computer Hardware |
| GiC Sub-Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| IPO / Inception | 2015-10-07 |
PSTG Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 67.0 |
| Fundamental | 53.5% |
| Dividend Rating | - |
| Rel. Strength | -22.8 |
| Analysts | 4.10 of 5 |
| Fair Price Momentum | 59.41 USD |
| Fair Price DCF | 17.71 USD |
PSTG Dividends
Currently no dividends paidPSTG Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 51.7% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 1.5% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 90.1% |
| CAGR 5y | 28.24% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.58 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 1.62 |
| Alpha | -39.06 |
| Beta | 2.170 |
| Volatility | 47.45% |
| Current Volume | 1487.2k |
| Average Volume 20d | 1946k |
| Stop Loss | 54.9 (-4.3%) |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.5
| Net Income (127.8m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 190.1m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.15 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 0.13pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 28.59% (prev 38.71%; Δ -10.12pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.21 (>3.0%) and CFO 816.0m > Net Income 127.8m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (-468.0m) to EBITDA (288.9m) ratio: -1.62 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.61 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (326.5m) change vs 12m ago 1.22% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 68.44% (prev 71.68%; Δ -3.24pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 85.23% (prev 80.99%; Δ 4.24pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 21.31 (EBITDA TTM 288.9m / Interest Expense TTM 7.61m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 0.10
| (A) 0.24 = (Total Current Assets 2.40b - Total Current Liabilities 1.49b) / Total Assets 3.81b |
| (B) -0.36 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -1.38b / Total Assets 3.81b |
| (C) 0.04 = EBIT TTM 162.1m / Avg Total Assets 3.72b |
| (D) -0.54 = Book Value of Equity -1.38b / Total Liabilities 2.57b |
| Total Rating: 0.10 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 53.48
| 1. Piotroski 5.50pt = 0.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 3.05% = 1.53 |
| 3. FCF Margin 17.86% = 4.46 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.98 = 2.05 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 4.20 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC -5.12% = -6.40 |
| 7. RoE 9.44% = 0.79 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 50.78% = 2.54 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 2.35% = 0.29 |
| 10. EPS Trend 24.99% = 0.62 |
| 11. EPS CAGR -3.23% = -0.40 |
As of August 13, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 57.34 with a total of 1,487,200 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.94%, over one month by +1.74%, over three months by +7.50% and over the past year by +0.26%.
Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Pure Storage is currently (August 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 53.48 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of PSTG is around 59.41 USD . This means that PSTG is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 3.61%.
Pure Storage has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.10. Therefore, it is recommended to buy PSTG.
- Strong Buy: 10
- Buy: 5
- Hold: 5
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 1
According to our own proprietary Forecast Model, PSTG Pure Storage will be worth about 69 in August 2026. The stock is currently trading at 57.34. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +20.27%.
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 71 | 23.8% |
| Analysts Target Price | 69.2 | 20.6% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 69 | 20.3% |
PSTG Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 1.58b USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 152.1316
P/E Forward = 32.3625
P/S = 5.8079
P/B = 15.1875
P/EG = 1.618
Beta = 1.072
Revenue TTM = 3.17b USD
EBIT TTM = 162.1m USD
EBITDA TTM = 288.9m USD
Long Term Debt = 1.07b USD (from nonCurrentLiabilitiesTotal, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 141.6m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 1.21b USD (Calculated: Short Term 141.6m + Long Term 1.07b)
Net Debt = -468.0m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 18.53b USD (18.89b + Debt 1.21b - CCE 1.58b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 21.31 (Ebit TTM 162.1m / Interest Expense TTM 7.61m)
FCF Yield = 3.05% (FCF TTM 565.8m / Enterprise Value 18.53b)
FCF Margin = 17.86% (FCF TTM 565.8m / Revenue TTM 3.17b)
Net Margin = 4.03% (Net Income TTM 127.8m / Revenue TTM 3.17b)
Gross Margin = 68.44% ((Revenue TTM 3.17b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.00b) / Revenue TTM)
[93m Tobins Q-Ratio = -13.42 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 18.53b / Book Value Of Equity -1.38b)
[39m Interest Expense / Debt = 0.15% (Interest Expense 1.81m / Debt 1.21b)
Taxrate = 27.80% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 41.1m / 147.8m)
NOPAT = 117.1m (EBIT 162.1m * (1 - 27.80%))
Current Ratio = 1.61 (Total Current Assets 2.40b / Total Current Liabilities 1.49b)
Debt / Equity = 0.98 (Debt 1.21b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 1.24b)
Debt / EBITDA = 4.20 (Net Debt -468.0m / EBITDA 288.9m)
Debt / FCF = 2.14 (Debt 1.21b / FCF TTM 565.8m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.35b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 3.35% (Net Income 127.8m, Total Assets 3.81b )
RoE = 9.44% (Net Income TTM 127.8m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.35b)
RoCE = 6.69% (Ebit 162.1m / (Equity 1.35b + L.T.Debt 1.07b))
RoIC = 8.05% (NOPAT 117.1m / Invested Capital 1.45b)
WACC = 13.17% (E(18.89b)/V(20.11b) * Re(14.01%)) + (D(1.21b)/V(20.11b) * Rd(0.15%) * (1-Tc(0.28)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: 70.0 | Cagr: 2.58%
Discount Rate = 14.01% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 60.88% ; FCFE base≈552.8m ; Y1≈595.8m ; Y5≈732.9m
Fair Price DCF = 17.71 (DCF Value 5.79b / Shares Outstanding 326.8m; 5y FCF grow 8.78% → 2.90% )
Revenue Correlation: 50.78 | Revenue CAGR: 2.35%
Revenue Growth Correlation: -10.84%
EPS Correlation: 24.99 | EPS CAGR: -3.23%
EPS Growth Correlation: -19.93%
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