NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT) fair value: what the stock is really worth
As of Sep 23, 2026: fair value of NetScout Systems Inc $37.41, price $39.28, upside -4.8%, quality 78 out of 100. Calculated from audited financials with 26 valuation models and 37 quality factors, updated daily.
- Fair value above price? No
- Good quality? Yes
- Add to watchlist
NetScout Systems Inc
NTCT · USQuality WatchlistA strong company, but the current price is close to Fair Value.
What runs behind every stock
69 individual criteria per stock, every one traceable See the method →
Price vs Fair Value
White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 24, 2026.
How to read this chart
60‑month range $17.65 – $44.84 · fair‑value band $28.06 – $46.77 · the $39.28 price screens above the $37.41 fair value. Green steps = our fair value per fiscal year (point-in-time, no hindsight). 1 fiscal year is left out: there the valuation rested on only a fraction of the usual models. Dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 24, 2026.
Every Wednesday you see whether NetScout Systems is on track or worth a review, plus price against fair value. Free, up to 3 stocks.
We send you a confirmation link. Unsubscribe with one click.
Company profile
NetScout Systems, Inc. provides carrier service assurance, cybersecurity, and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) solutions to protect digital business services against disruptions.
Show more
NetScout Systems, Inc. provides carrier service assurance, cybersecurity, and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) solutions to protect digital business services against disruptions. It offers nGeniusONE management software to predict, preempt, and resolve network and service delivery problems, as well as facilitate the optimization and capacity planning of their network infrastructures; and specialized platforms and analytic modules to analyze and troubleshoot traffic in radio access and Wi-Fi networks; and Omnis Insights, a solution that is designed to generate a high-fidelity and curated dataset that strengthens observability and cybersecurity operations. Its platform provides real-time generation and analysis of information-rich, high-volume network-derived data for use its applications and partner networks. In addition, it offers ISNG, a real-time information platform that provides insights to optimize network performance; packet flow systems that delivers targeted network traffic access to a range of monitoring and cybersecurity tools and systems, including the nGeniusONE application; vSTREAM, a virtualized form factor version; Infinistream, an advanced passive network probe; and markets test access points that enables full and non-disruptive access to network traffic. Further, the company provides cybersecurity solutions to protect networks against DDoS attacks under the Arbor solutions, including Arbor Sightline, Arbor Threat Mitigation System, Arbor Insight, Arbor Edge Defense, and Omnis Cyber Intelligence solutions. It serves enterprise customers in financial services, technology, manufacturing, healthcare, utilities, education, transportation, and retail; mobile, wireline, and cable operators, internet service providers, and cloud providers industries; and government and associated agencies through a direct sales force, and indirect reseller and distribution channels. The company was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts.
Stock analysis
NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT) currently trades at $39.28, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is $37.41, implying the stock looks roughly 5.0% fairly valued today.
Show more
Valuation
Bull case: the DCF Models group reads highest at a median of $55.45 per share, and 12 of the 24 models we run sit above the $39.28 price.
Bear case: the Earnings-Based group reads lowest at $10.13, and 12 of the 24 models stay below the price. Evidence for this calculation is high.
Scenario range: $28.06 (bear) to $46.77 (bull), the price of $39.28 sits inside it. Bear and bull are the same models on cautious and optimistic assumptions, a range, not a price target.
Quality & growth
The Quality Score stands at 78/100 (high quality), in the Technology sector.
Weak Growth: Revenue growth is inconsistent: the periods point in different directions, so there is no trend to rely on.
NetScout Systems Inc reported revenue of $859M in FY2026 versus $856M in FY2022, a compound +0.1%/yr. Reported net income was $95.5M in FY2026, compounding +27.7%/yr from FY2022.
Key figures
Market cap $3.1B · P/E ratio 30.2 · P/S ratio 3.36 · EPS (TTM) $1.30 · Net margin 11.1% · Return on equity 6.0% · Return on assets (EBIT) −2.7% · Operating margin 9.7%.
Competitive moat
Our AI-assisted moat analysis scores the competitive advantage at 48 out of 100 (low confidence).
What moves the price
The share trades about 12% below its 52-week high and 54% above its 52-week low, currently above its 200-day average.
For context, the median of 10 Technology peers we cover trades at −19% fair-value upside, at −5%, NTCT screens cheaper than that median.
Fair Value models
All 24 models by family
Notify me when NTCT reaches fair value
Put NTCT on your watchlist. We get in touch as soon as price and fair value meet or the trend turns.
Set up alert →Quality Score breakdown
Of which business quality 78 · Market factors (momentum, volatility) 73
Revenue & earnings trend
Growth Forecast
Watch NTCT, get fair value alerts →
Recent news
- NETSCOUT Adds MCP Connectivity, Putting AI-Ready Smart Data Directly Into the Hands of AI Assistants and Agents
- What Makes NetScout (NTCT) a New Strong Buy Stock
- Here's Why NetScout (NTCT) Is a Great 'Buy the Bottom' Stock Now
- Zacks.com featured highlights include Polaris, Intrepid Potash, Interface, NetScout Systems and Acme United
Compare NetScout Systems Inc with another stock
Price, fair value, quality and upside side by side.
Peer GroupⓘHow this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.Software - Infrastructure · 377 stocks
Valuation Multiplesvs Software - Infrastructure median · lower = cheaper
Strength profile in five axes (Snowflake)
Context: sector, industry, market
- Is the Information Technology sector expensive or cheap?
- P/E, EV/EBITDA and margins by industry (reference tables)
- Undervalued stocks: US Stocks
- Valuation of the USA market
Values & ESG
Does this company touch areas you may want to avoid? The classification is inferred from sector and industry.
Similar stocks
10 more Software - Infrastructure stocks, each showing price versus our Fair Value estimate.
| Stock | Price | Fair Value | vs Fair Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation MSFT | $498.00 | $547.80 | +10% |
| Oracle Corporation ORCL | $149.20 | $117.84 | −21% |
| Palantir Technologies Inc PLTR | $184.99 | $43.02 | −77% |
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc PANW | $374.57 | $114.50 | −69% |
| CrowdStrike Holdings CRWD | $250.06 | $35.15 | −86% |
| Fortinet, Inc FTNT | $174.26 | $164.92 | −5% |
| Synopsys, Inc SNPS | $409.24 | $250.04 | −39% |
| Block, Inc XYZ | $77.53 | $101.29 | +31% |
| CoreWeave, Inc CRWV | $86.76 | $71.79 | −17% |
| NetApp, Inc NTAP | $192.91 | $157.18 | −19% |
Explore undervalued stocks
More undervalued Technology stocks →
Try a ready-made strategy
Pick a strategy and jump into the live analysis with that exact screen applied.
Discover tools
Frequently asked questions
Is NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT) overvalued or undervalued?
What is the fair value of NTCT?
What is the quality score of NTCT?
What is the price target for NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT)?
What is the NetScout Systems Inc stock forecast for 2026?
What is the revenue of NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT)?
What growth is priced into NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT)?
What discount rate (WACC) does the fair value of NTCT use?
What is a reverse DCF?
How much growth has NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT) delivered so far?
How fast is the sector of NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT) growing?
What is the free cash flow yield of NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT)?
What is the intrinsic value of NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT)?
Is NetScout Systems Inc stock overvalued or undervalued in 2026?
Is fair value the same as the market price of NTCT?
How much is NetScout Systems Inc worth?
What do the bullish and bearish scenarios say about NTCT?
What is the P/E ratio of NTCT?
What is the PEG ratio of NTCT?
How solid is the balance sheet of NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT)?
How far is NTCT from its 52-week high?
Which stocks are comparable to NetScout Systems Inc?
Is NetScout Systems Inc stock attractive at the current price?
How is the fair value of NTCT calculated?
Is it still worth investing in stocks now?
What is the share price of NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT)?
What should I pay attention to with NetScout Systems Inc right now?
Key figures of NetScout Systems Inc
How large is the market capitalisation of NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT)?
What is the P/S ratio of NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT)?
What are the earnings per share of NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT)?
What is the net margin of NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT)?
What is the return on equity of NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT)?
What is the EBIT return on assets of NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT)?
What is the operating margin of NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT)?
How fast is revenue growing at NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT)?
How fast are earnings growing at NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT)?
How much net cash does NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT) hold?
Watch NetScout Systems Inc in the live analysis
One click puts NetScout Systems Inc on your watchlist: fair value and trend at a glance, plus comparison, the diversification check and the 35,000+ stock screener. You can also try 14 days of Pro there, no card.
Watch for free →Zero risk: nothing is ever charged. Your watchlist is yours, with or without an account.