TEAM

We rate Atlassian Corp (TEAM) as Avoid with a composite score of 34.3/100 at a current price of $70.71. The stock falls in the bottom quintile of our universe across key quantitative factors, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.

The rating is primarily driven by strength in stability (45th percentile) and quality (42th percentile), which together account for the majority of the composite score. Offsetting weakness in momentum (12th percentile) and investment (25th percentile) tempers our overall conviction. We assign a No Moat rating (36/100), Very High uncertainty, and Poor capital allocation.

Key items to watch: momentum to confirm whether the current price trend has legs; balance sheet deleveraging progress; sustainability of the current growth rate. Any material change in these dynamics could warrant a reassessment of our rating. The moat trend is stable, which suggests the competitive landscape is stable for now.

Atlassian Corp 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 34.3/100 places it at rank #4190 in our full 7,333-stock universe. With a $41.9B market capitalization, Atlassian Corp operates at meaningful scale within the Services sector, providing competitive advantages in distribution, procurement, and customer reach.

Revenue is growing at 23%, though momentum at the 12th percentile suggests the market has not yet fully recognized this trajectory. This potential disconnect between fundamental improvement and market recognition could represent an opportunity for patient investors if the growth trend persists.

The margin cascade tells an important story: gross margins of 83% (+23.6pp vs sector) narrow to operating margins of -4% (-7.9pp vs sector) and net margins of -3.8%, yielding a gross-to-net conversion rate of -5%. The significant margin erosion from gross to net suggests elevated operating expenses, high interest costs, or other structural drags that warrant monitoring.

At a current price of $70.71, Atlassian Corp is trading near fair value based on current fundamentals. Our value factor score of 41/100 reflects a composite assessment across multiple valuation metrics including price-to-earnings, price-to-book, EV/EBITDA, and price-to-sales ratios relative to both sector peers and the broader market. Valuation metrics are mixed, with no strong signal of mispricing in either direction.

The stock currently trades at P/B of 12.6x, P/S of 3.5x. We evaluate these multiples in the context of both absolute levels and sector-relative positioning to form our valuation view.

We assign a Very High uncertainty rating to Atlassian Corp. The stock exhibits multiple compounding risk factors: elevated market sensitivity (beta of 1.44), significant leverage (287% debt-to-equity), current negative profitability (net margin -3.8%). The extreme uncertainty around future cash flows makes precise valuation difficult, and the range of outcomes is exceptionally wide. Only investors with high risk tolerance and extended time horizons should consider this name.

Specific risk factors that inform our assessment include: elevated market sensitivity (beta of 1.44); significant leverage (287% debt-to-equity); current negative profitability (net margin -3.8%); the combination of leverage (287% D/E) and thin margins (-3.8% net) amplifies downside risk. Each of these factors independently widens the distribution of potential outcomes, and in combination they create a risk profile that demands careful position sizing. The stability factor at the 45th percentile and quality factor at the 42th percentile provide a quantitative summary of the overall risk landscape.

Key risk mitigants include: healthy gross margins of 83% provide a buffer against cost pressures. These factors partially offset the identified risks and provide downside protection in adverse scenarios. On balance, the risk-reward profile warrants caution and disciplined position management.

We rate Atlassian Corp's capital allocation as Poor. Key concerns include low returns on equity (-13.7%), elevated leverage (287% D/E), negative profitability, weak asset returns (ROA -3.5%). Exemplary capital allocators generate ROE above 20% and maintain conservative leverage — Atlassian Corp significantly underperforms these benchmarks, raising questions about management's ability to create shareholder value.

Investors should scrutinize management's reinvestment decisions and balance sheet trajectory before committing capital. Poor capital allocation often compounds over time: overlevered balance sheets limit strategic flexibility, while low returns on capital destroy shareholder value. We would need to see sustained improvement in profitability metrics and balance sheet discipline before considering an upgrade.

In summary, Atlassian Corp receives a Avoid rating with a composite score of 34.3/100 (rank #4190 of 7,333). Our quantitative framework assigns a No Moat (36/100, trend: stable), Very High uncertainty, and Poor capital allocation. The average factor score across quality, value, momentum, stability, and investment is 33/100.

Our analysis does not support a constructive view on Atlassian Corp at this time. The combination of limited competitive advantages, very high uncertainty, and poor capital allocation suggests unfavorable risk-reward at current levels. We recommend investors avoid new positions and existing holders consider reducing exposure.