Guidewire Software Inc (NYSE: GWRE) has a price-to-earnings ratio of 593.55x that is above its average ratio. Additionally, the 36-month beta value for GWRE is 1.30. There are mixed opinions on the stock, with 6 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 6 rating it as “overweight,” 2 rating it as “hold,” and 1 rating it as “sell.”
The public float for GWRE is 82.81M and currently, short sellers hold a 4.76% ratio of that float. The average trading volume of GWRE on February 21, 2025 was 1.27M shares.
GWRE) stock’s latest price update
The stock of Guidewire Software Inc (NYSE: GWRE) has decreased by -1.63 when compared to last closing price of 213.29.Despite this, the company has seen a loss of -2.71% in its stock price over the last five trading days. businesswire.com reported 2025-02-06 that FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. & SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)—- $GWRE #GuidewireBillingCenter–Amerisure successfully deployed PolicyCenter and BillingCenter as its new systems for policy administration, underwriting, and billing management.
GWRE’s Market Performance
Guidewire Software Inc (GWRE) has experienced a -2.71% fall in stock performance for the past week, with a 15.61% rise in the past month, and a 9.16% rise in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.12%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 2.85% for GWRE.. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is -1.15% for GWRE’s stock, with a 26.90% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of GWRE
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for GWRE stocks, with Goldman repeating the rating for GWRE by listing it as a “Buy.” The predicted price for GWRE in the upcoming period, according to Goldman is $210 based on the research report published on January 23, 2025 of the current year 2025.
Raymond James, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see GWRE reach a price target of $125. The rating they have provided for GWRE stocks is “Outperform” according to the report published on February 01st, 2024.
GWRE Trading at 11.04% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought GWRE to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -4.45% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.85%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.12%, as shares surge +14.35% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +1.57% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, GWRE fell by -2.71%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +85.21% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $212.25. In addition, Guidewire Software Inc saw 24.46% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at GWRE starting from Rosenbaum Michael George, who sale 1,400 shares at the price of $212.42 back on Feb 18 ’25. After this action, Rosenbaum Michael George now owns 273,330 shares of Guidewire Software Inc, valued at $297,388 using the latest closing price.
MIKE ROSENBAUM, the Officer of Guidewire Software Inc, proposed sale 1,400 shares at $212.42 during a trade that took place back on Feb 18 ’25, which means that MIKE ROSENBAUM is holding shares at $297,388 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for GWRE
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- -0.02 for the present operating margin
- 0.61 for the gross margin
The net margin for Guidewire Software Inc stands at 0.03. The total capital return value is set at -0.01. Equity return is now at value 2.43, with 1.33 for asset returns.
Based on Guidewire Software Inc (GWRE), the company’s capital structure generated 0.44 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.21. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.78. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is -3.34.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 20.02 million with net debt to EBITDA at 2.75. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 17.07. The receivables turnover for the company is 4.55for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.4. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 2.63.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Guidewire Software Inc (GWRE) has seen better performance in recent times. Analysts have a bullish opinion on the stock, with some rating it as a “buy” and others rating it as a “hold”. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
