Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 38.2x · EV/EBITDA 24.8x · ROE 24.9%. (2018–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $9.5B | $12.7B | $15.6B | $17.4B | $12.3B | $15.2B | $12.1B | — | — |
| Enterprise Value | $10.6B | $13.9B | $16.9B | $18.9B | $14.0B | $16.4B | $12.3B | — | — |
| P/E Ratio → | 38.16 | 44.90 | 64.86 | 52.18 | 69.74 | 161.10 | 96.45 | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 6.31 | 8.46 | 11.52 | 14.12 | 11.16 | 15.76 | 15.13 | — | — |
| P/B Ratio | 9.08 | 10.69 | 14.97 | 19.63 | 21.38 | 37.16 | 35.50 | — | — |
| P/FCF | 18.23 | 24.44 | 37.00 | 44.29 | 47.94 | 56.21 | 50.14 | — | — |
| P/OCF | 17.61 | 23.61 | 35.81 | 41.64 | 44.70 | 52.79 | 46.94 | — | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 9.24 | 12.53 | 15.35 | 12.75 | 16.96 | 15.35 | — | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 24.84 | 32.38 | 46.22 | 64.10 | 50.02 | 117.28 | 66.03 | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | 29.35 | 38.20 | 53.33 | 83.84 | 60.06 | 152.38 | 70.35 | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 26.67 | 40.24 | 48.13 | 54.79 | 60.50 | 50.85 | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 81.5% | 81.5% | 80.9% | 74.1% | 78.4% | 77.6% | 79.1% | 80.4% | 81.0% |
| Operating Margin | 24.1% | 24.1% | 22.3% | 18.8% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 18.7% | 19.3% | 17.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | 18.5% | 18.5% | 17.4% | 26.6% | 15.9% | 9.7% | 15.8% | 14.0% | 20.5% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 24.9% | 24.9% | 24.4% | 44.8% | 35.6% | 24.8% | 37.4% | 42.8% | 96.4% |
| ROA | 8.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.9% | 11.9% | 10.7% | 15.4% |
| ROIC | 11.4% | 11.4% | 9.5% | 7.3% | 8.0% | 6.8% | 23.4% | 27.6% | 28.0% |
| ROCE | 14.0% | 14.0% | 11.7% | 9.0% | 9.1% | 6.9% | 23.8% | 26.0% | 24.9% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.08 | 1.08 | 1.37 | 1.78 | 3.18 | 3.64 | 0.86 | 0.70 | 1.76 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.89 | 5.34 | 6.51 | 10.67 | 1.58 | 1.34 | 1.75 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.98 | 1.31 | 1.70 | 3.05 | 2.83 | 0.50 | 0.34 | 1.20 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.71 | 2.71 | 3.72 | 5.11 | 6.25 | 8.31 | 0.93 | 0.65 | 1.20 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 2.23 | 3.23 | 3.84 | 6.85 | 4.29 | 0.71 | 0.73 | 1.25 |
| Interest Coverage | 29.21 | 29.21 | 12.83 | 5.44 | 6.66 | 9.32 | 22.09 | 14.17 | 12.75 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.54 | 0.55 | 0.66 | 1.04 | 0.73 | 0.90 | 0.65 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.54 | 0.55 | 0.66 | 1.04 | 0.73 | 0.90 | 0.65 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.11 | 0.55 | 0.26 | 0.31 | 0.19 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.42 | 0.40 | 0.37 | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.71 | 0.74 | 0.75 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 85.14 | 84.83 | 87.22 | 95.34 | 88.98 | 86.53 | 101.33 | 97.39 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 3.5% | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 30.6% | 30.6% | 30.7% | 18.0% | 19.7% | 35.8% | 334.1% | 24.2% | 14.1% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 5.5% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.0% | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 4.2% | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $333M | $334M | $333M | $332M | $315M | $299M | $261M | $261M |
Consumption model revenue volatility
According to current market data, BSY trades at a forward P/E of 21.77, which appears to command a premium relative to its historical averages, reflecting investor confidence in the firm's long-term recurring revenue durability within the critical infrastructure software sector compared to broader technology peers.
The current PEG ratio of 2.33 suggests that the market is pricing in significant future growth, likely anticipating that the transition to the E365 consumption model will unlock higher lifetime value per user. While the valuation is elevated, it remains justifiable if the company successfully captures the long-term maintenance phase of infrastructure assets, which is less cyclical than the initial design phase.
Based on reported financial figures, BSY's ROIC has fluctuated between 1.2% and 4.1% over the last ten quarters, a trend that appears suppressed by the significant goodwill balance resulting from the company's aggressive acquisition strategy in the geotechnical and simulation software markets.
The divergence between high gross margins and modest ROIC suggests that while the core software business is highly profitable, the capital intensity of the firm's inorganic growth strategy creates a drag on overall returns. Investors should monitor whether the integration of these acquisitions eventually leads to margin expansion that can meaningfully lift ROIC above the company's cost of capital.
As reported in recent financial statements, BSY maintains a consistent DSO profile hovering around 74 days, which suggests that the company's ability to collect on its infrastructure-focused contracts remains steady despite the ongoing shift toward consumption-based billing models across its global customer base.
The stability in DSO indicates that the company retains strong leverage over its customer base, likely due to the mission-critical nature of its software in government and utility projects. However, the lack of significant improvement in asset turnover suggests that the company's revenue growth is currently keeping pace with, rather than outpacing, its asset base expansion.
According to recent quarterly filings, BSY maintains a current ratio of 0.51, a figure that warrants further investigation as it suggests a reliance on continuous operational cash inflows to satisfy short-term obligations rather than holding substantial liquid cash reserves on the balance sheet.
While a current ratio below unity is often a red flag, it appears structural for BSY given the predictability of its subscription-based revenue model and the high cash-generating nature of its operations. The company's ability to maintain this liquidity profile without distress suggests that the business model is sufficiently robust to manage its short-term liabilities.
The most commonly misapplied metric for BSY is the standard P/S ratio, which obscures the company's transition from a license-based model to a consumption-based E365 model, potentially leading analysts to undervalue the long-term recurring revenue potential inherent in the firm's infrastructure lifecycle management platform.
Investors should instead focus on Net Recurring Revenue Retention and ARR growth, as these metrics better capture the value of the 'operate and maintain' phase of infrastructure assets. Relying on P/S fails to account for the shift in revenue timing and the increasing stickiness of the platform as it becomes embedded in the multi-decadal lifecycle of physical infrastructure.
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Bentley Systems, Incorporated's current P/E ratio is 38.2x. The historical average is 81.5x.
Bentley Systems, Incorporated's current EV/EBITDA is 24.8x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 51.7x.
Bentley Systems, Incorporated's return on equity (ROE) is 24.9%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 41.4%.
Based on historical data, Bentley Systems, Incorporated is trading at a P/E of 38.2x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Bentley Systems, Incorporated's current dividend yield is 0.79% with a payout ratio of 30.6%.
Bentley Systems, Incorporated has 81.5% gross margin and 24.1% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Bentley Systems, Incorporated's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.0x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.