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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
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#3497
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Market Dominance
Services
Computer Software
$1.5B
John Pagliuca
N-able, Inc. provides cloud-based software solutions for managed service providers. The company's solutions enable MSPs to support digital transformation and growth within small and medium-sized enterprises. Its software platform is designed to be an enterprise-grade solution that serves as an operating system.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = NABL 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 | |
$NABL N-able, Inc. | 40 | 39 | 46 | 26 | 927.8x | 25.7x | 0.1% | 0.1% | 78.8% | 9.6% | 0.3% | 10.3% | 0.0% | 41.0x | $1.5B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 23.7x | 11.7x | 5.7% | 2.4% | 64.6% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 0.3x | - | REF |
N-able, Inc. (NABL) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 40.4/100. It ranks #3497 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 2-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Lagging peers — losers tend to keep underperforming
Fair valuation relative to peers
Average quality profile
Average volatility — neutral timing signal
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
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
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 39 | 32 | +7ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 26 | 20 | +6ALPHA |
| VALUATION | 46 | 46 | 0NEUTRAL |
| INVESTMENT | 31 | 35 | -4NEUTRAL |
| STABILITY | 54 | 57 | -3NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 65 | 81 | -16DRAG |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC 2.5% vs WACC 7.8% (spread -5.3%)
GM 79% vs sector 65%, OM 10% vs sector 5%
Capital turnover 0.57x, R&D intensity 19.8%
Rev growth 10%, 5yr history
Interest coverage N/A, Net debt/EBITDA 19.8x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
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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 N-able, Inc. (NABL) as a Reduce with a composite score of 40.4/100 at a current price of $4.48. The quantitative profile shows weakness across multiple dimensions, suggesting limited upside potential.
N-able, 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 40.4/100 places it at rank #3497 in our full universe.
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Gross margins of 79% signal strong pricing power.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Elevated P/E ratio of 927.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Weak momentum suggests persistent institutional selling pressure.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
N-able, Inc. represents a reduce based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
N-able, Inc. receives a Reduce rating from our analysis, with a composite score of 40.4/100 and 2 out of 5 stars, ranking #3497 out of 7,333 stocks. NABL's factor profile shows weakness across multiple dimensions, suggesting the stock may underperform going forward. Existing holders may want to consider trimming positions or tightening stop-losses.
NABL's quality score of 39/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of 0.1% (sector avg: 5.7%), gross margins of 78.8% (sector avg: 64.6%), net margins of 0.3% (sector avg: 2.8%). Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
With a value score of 46/100, NABL appears somewhat expensive relative to its fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 927.75x, an EV/EBITDA of 25.68x, a P/B ratio of 1.09x. Investors paying a premium here are likely betting on above-average growth or margin expansion to justify current prices.
N-able, Inc.'s investment score of 31/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 10.3% vs. a sector average of 8.6% and a return on assets of 0.1% (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.
N-able, Inc. is experiencing notably weak momentum with a score of just 26/100. The stock has underperformed its peers and is trending below major moving averages. Revenue growth stands at 10.3% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.12 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. While deep momentum weakness can occasionally present value opportunities, it often reflects deteriorating fundamentals or structural headwinds that may persist.
With a stability score of 54/100, NABL exhibits average financial resilience. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.12 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 41.00x (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.
NABL carries a short interest score of 65/100, indicating moderate short selling activity. This is a neutral reading — not enough to signal systemic bearishness, but worth monitoring. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 41.00x), small-cap liquidity risk. At $1.5B market cap (small-cap), N-able, Inc. offers reasonable institutional liquidity.
N-able, Inc. is a small-cap company in the Services sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #3497 of 7,333 overall (52nd percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 0.1% trailing the 5.7% sector median and operating margins of 9.6% above the 4.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Services peers.
While NABL currently exhibits a REDUCE 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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Improvement in Momentum (26) would have the largest impact on the composite score.
EV/EBITDA 119% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 98% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 22% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
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37.18%
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