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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#1328
Positioning
Market Dominance
Services
Business Services
$10.9B
Frank T. Leighton
Akamai Technologies, Inc. provides cloud services for securing, delivering, and optimizing content and business applications over the internet in the United States and internationally. The company offers cloud solutions to keep infrastructure, websites, applications, application programming interfaces, and users safe from cyberattacks and online threats.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = AKAM ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$YALA Yalla Group Ltd | 75 | 89 | 99 | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$GRVY GRAVITY Co., Ltd. | 75 | 82 | 96 | 71 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ISSC INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT INC | 73 | 81 | 88 | 94 | 25.0x | 14.1x | 17.1% | 10.3% | 35.5% | 14.6% | 10.1% | 105.2% | 0.0% | 41.0x | $244M | VS | |
$AER AerCap Holdings N.V. | 72 | 60 | 87 | 84 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$HCSG HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP INC | 72 | 74 | 88 | 88 | 7.1x | 6.1x | 28.9% | 20.8% | 20.8% | 9.9% | 9.3% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 1.0x | $1.2B | VS | |
$LQDT LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC | 72 | 90 | 88 | 68 | 24.9x | 14.3x | 14.1% | 8.3% | 45.7% | 8.5% | 6.2% | 28.1% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $736M | VS | |
$TRTNpA Triton International Ltd | 71 | 70 | 89 | 70 | - | 1.7x | 0.0% | - | 97.4% | 58.0% | 37.4% | - | 8.8% | 264.0x | $2.5B | VS | |
$EDU New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. | 71 | 83 | 52 | 77 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$NTES NetEase, Inc. | 71 | 88 | 93 | 68 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$UTI UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INC | 70 | 86 | 86 | 72 | 43.2x | 16.0x | 15.3% | 5.8% | 100.0% | 6.9% | 5.2% | 15.1% | 0.0% | 24.0x | $1.8B | VS | |
$AKAM AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC | 55 | 41 | 58 | 71 | 31.9x | 25.0x | 8.5% | 3.7% | 59.1% | 13.1% | 10.3% | 7.7% | 0.0% | 131.0x | $10.9B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 23.7x | 11.7x | 5.7% | 2.4% | 64.6% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 0.3x | - | REF |
AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC (AKAM) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 54.6/100. It ranks #1328 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Outperforming peers — winners tend to keep winning over 3-12 months
Fair valuation relative to peers
Average quality profile
Average volatility — neutral timing signal
Moderate investment profile
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Services sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 41 | 36 | +5NEUTRAL |
| MOMENTUM | 71 | 81 | -10DRAG |
| VALUATION | 58 | 65 | -7DRAG |
| INVESTMENT | 36 | 57 | -21DRAG |
| STABILITY | 59 | 64 | -5NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 56 | 69 | -13DRAG |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC 13.1% vs WACC 8.4% (spread +4.7%)
GM 59% vs sector 65%, OM 13% vs sector 5%
Capital turnover 1.33x, R&D intensity 12.2%
Rev growth 8%, 10yr history
Interest coverage 71.6x, Net debt/EBITDA 5.6x
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The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC (AKAM) as a Hold with a composite score of 54.6/100 at a current price of $100.29. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Services sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 54.6/100 places it at rank #1328 in our full universe.
The near-term outlook is constructive, with revenue growing at 8% and momentum in the 71th percentile confirming positive market sentiment. The combination of strong top-line growth and favorable price dynamics suggests the company is executing well on its growth strategy.
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Gross margins of 59% signal strong pricing power.
Positive momentum indicates institutional accumulation.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Leverage of 131% D/E amplifies downside risk.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC a Hold rating, with a composite score of 54.6/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #1328 of 7,333 stocks, AKAM presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
AKAM's quality score of 41/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of 8.5% (sector avg: 5.7%), gross margins of 59.1% (sector avg: 64.6%), net margins of 10.3% (sector avg: 2.8%). Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
AKAM's value score of 58/100 indicates the stock is fairly valued based on its current fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 31.89x, an EV/EBITDA of 24.96x, a P/B ratio of 2.72x. At this level, neither a clear bargain nor overpriced, the stock's attractiveness depends more on forward growth expectations and qualitative factors.
AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC's investment score of 36/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 7.7% vs. a sector average of 8.6% and a return on assets of 3.7% (sector: 2.4%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
AKAM shows strong momentum characteristics with a score of 71/100. The stock has been trending above key moving averages, indicating solid demand from institutional buyers. Revenue growth stands at 7.7% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.20 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. This level of momentum typically signals sustained investor confidence and favorable near-term price action.
With a stability score of 59/100, AKAM exhibits average financial resilience. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.20 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 131.00x (sector avg: 0.3x). While the balance sheet is not a major concern, the stock is subject to typical market volatility and may experience sharper drawdowns during risk-off episodes.
The short interest score of 56/100 for AKAM suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 131.00x). With a $10.9B market cap (large-cap), AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC is a large-cap company in the Services sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #1328 of 7,333 overall (82nd percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 8.5% exceeding the 5.7% sector median and operating margins of 13.1% above the 4.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Services peers.
While AKAM currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the SERVICES sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Investment (36) is the limiting factor — improvement here would lift the composite score most.
EV/EBITDA 113% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 49% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Gross Margin 9% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
37.18%
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