NetApp, Inc. (NTAP) Stock Analysis — Fair Value, Risk & Moat Rating

NetApp, Inc. (NTAP) stock price is $111.02 as of the latest market close, traded on the NASDAQ exchange.

NetApp, Inc. provides a range of enterprise software, systems, and services that customers use to transform their data infrastructures in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through two segments, Hybrid Cloud and Public Cloud.

NetApp, Inc. has a market capitalization of $21.99B, classifying it as a large-cap stock in the Technology sector.

NetApp, Inc. operates in the Technology sector, specifically within the Software - Infrastructure industry. It trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol NTAP.

Based on our valuation model, NetApp, Inc. trades 17.5% above our fair value estimate — potentially overvalued.

• FairValueLabs Fair Value: $94.48
• Current Price: $111.02
• Valuation Zone: Overvalued

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts, the consensus price target for NetApp, Inc. is $117.13, implying upside of 5.5% from the current price.

• Analyst High Target: $137.00
• Analyst Low Target: $88.00

Note: Analyst targets are shown for reference and are not used in our valuation model.

Here are the analyst consensus growth estimates for NetApp, Inc.:

• Revenue growth (current year est.): 4.1%
• EPS growth (current year est.): 10.0%
• Revenue growth (next year est.): 5.0%
• EPS growth (next year est.): 6.9%

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings:

• Trailing P/E (last 12 months): 18.6x
• Forward P/E (next 12 months est.): 13.0x
• FairValueLabs Fair P/E: 15.8x

NetApp, Inc. has a beta of 1.29, meaning it is somewhat more volatile than the broader market. A beta above 1.0 indicates higher price swings relative to the S&P 500, while below 1.0 suggests more stability.

NetApp, Inc.'s balance sheet shows:

• Total Cash: $3.02B
• Total Debt: $2.73B
• Net Cash Position: $281.0M

A positive net cash position means the company holds more cash than debt, reducing financial risk.

NetApp, Inc. generated $1.12B in trailing twelve-month free cash flow (from $1.79B in operating cash flow). Free cash flow represents the cash available for dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction after all capital expenditures.

Yes, NetApp, Inc. pays a regular dividend. Here are the key metrics:

• Dividend Yield: 1.9%
• Payout Ratio: 34.9%
• Consecutive Years Paid: 14
• 5-Year Dividend Growth: -11.9%
• FairValueLabs Safety Grade: A

NetApp, Inc.'s Altman Z-Score is 2.53, placing it in the gray zone (1.8–3.0) — some financial uncertainty. The Z-Score uses five balance sheet ratios to predict bankruptcy probability within two years.

NetApp, Inc. scores 3.7/5 stars (Solid moat · eroding) in our moat analysis:

• ROIC Stability: 4/5
• Gross Margin Trend: 4/5
• Switching Costs: 3/5

A score above 3.5 suggests meaningful pricing power and a defensible market position.

NetApp, Inc.'s return on equity is 112.6%. ROE measures how efficiently a company generates profits from shareholder equity. An ROE above 15% is generally considered strong, while below 10% may signal inefficiency.

NTAP shares can be purchased through any brokerage account that provides access to the NASDAQ. Common steps:

1. Open an account with a broker (e.g., Fidelity, Schwab, Interactive Brokers)
2. Search for ticker symbol NTAP
3. Place a market or limit order for your desired number of shares

This is not investment advice. Always do your own research before buying any stock.

FairValueLabs classifies NetApp, Inc. as Value Investment. It exhibits consistent profitability, reasonable valuation, and financial stability — characteristics of a traditional value investment.

The current CEO of NetApp, Inc. is Mr. George Kurian.

Earnings per share measures the company's profit allocated to each outstanding share:

• Trailing EPS (last 12 months): $5.96
• Forward EPS (next 12 months est.): $8.53
• Analyst consensus EPS (this year): $7.98
• Analyst consensus EPS (next year): $8.53