NasdaqGS · Stocky rates: Cautious

Progress Software Corporation (PRGS)

$42.25 ▲ +0.96% as of 5 Aug, 22:11
45
/ 100
Neutral

What Stocky thinks

Cautious. PRGS trades at a 6.5× forward P/E, reflecting modest growth (62.4 Growth Compounder Score) and weak profitability metrics (47 Value Score). Leadership alignment is moderate at 62.3, suggesting mixed incentive clarity. The zero vulnerability index masks structural exposure—likely cyclical or competitive pressures in core business—that warrant caution despite valuation appeal.

Compounder Score
62/100
Business quality — profitability, growth, capital efficiency.
Leadership Alignment
62/100
Founder-led, insider ownership, capital allocation history.
Vulnerability
0/100
Downside resilience — customer concentration, supply chain, refinancing risk.
Value Score
47/100
Valuation vs peers and history — is this a good price to pay?

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62
LEADER

Leadership Alignment — is management on your side?

Founder tenure, insider ownership, CEO pay reasonableness, long-term value creation. Six factors, one score — turns "trust the CEO" into evidence.

0
RISK

Vulnerability Profile — what could break?

Customer concentration, supply chain, refinancing walls, regulatory exposure. Stocky maps knowable fragilities so you're never blindsided.

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Progress Software Corporation (PRGS) — frequently asked

Is Progress Software Corporation (PRGS) a good investment right now?

Stocky rates Progress Software Corporation (PRGS) at 45/100 — below the bar Stocky looks for. The score fuses business quality, moat width, leadership alignment, valuation and analyst signal into a single number. Cautious. PRGS trades at a 6.5× forward P/E, reflecting modest growth (62.4 Growth Compounder Score) and weak profitability metrics (47 Value Score). Leadership alignment is moderate at 62.3, suggesting mixed incentive clarity. The zero vul

What is PRGS's Stocky Verdict?

PRGS's current Stocky Verdict is 45/100, placing it in the "Cautious" band. This composite combines a 62/100 Compounder score, 62/100 Leadership, Moat rating, and analyst signal.

Does Progress Software Corporation have a competitive moat?

Stocky hasn't finalised a Moat Score for Progress Software Corporation yet — the analysis draws from ROIC trends, pricing power evidence, and competitive-position filings.

Is Progress Software Corporation's leadership aligned with shareholders?

Progress Software Corporation scores 62/100 on Leadership Alignment. Higher = more founder involvement, higher insider ownership, sensible pay, and evidence of long-term capital allocation discipline.

What are the biggest risks to PRGS?

Progress Software Corporation's Vulnerability Profile scores 0/100 (higher = more resilient). The profile flags customer concentration, supply chain, refinancing walls and regulatory risks specific to Progress Software Corporation.

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45
/ 100 · Neutral

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