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Feb 19, 2025 12:00 AM - Gordon Thompson
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Sapiens International Corporation N.V. (NASDAQ: SPNS) is a key player in the software solutions industry, specifically catering to the insurance sector. The company provides a range of services designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of insurance operations. Sapiens competes in the Zacks Computer - Software industry, where it has established a strong presence.
On February 18, 2025, Sapiens reported its earnings per share (EPS) for the fourth quarter of 2024, achieving $0.37, which matched the estimated EPS. This performance was slightly above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.36, marking a 2.78% earnings surprise. Over the past four quarters, Sapiens has exceeded consensus EPS estimates three times, showcasing its consistent performance.
Despite the positive EPS, Sapiens' revenue for the quarter was $134.3 million, slightly below the estimated $136.8 million. This revenue, however, represented a 2.6% increase from the previous year's $130.86 million. The company's annual revenue growth of 5.4% was driven by new and existing customer deals, with North America showing a notable 6.3% year-over-year increase.
Sapiens' financial health is underscored by its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 21.64 and a price-to-sales ratio of 2.86. These metrics reflect the market's valuation of the company's earnings and revenue. The enterprise value to sales ratio of 2.70 and an enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio of 18.91 provide further insight into the company's valuation against its sales and cash flow.
The company's conservative financial strategy is evident in its low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, indicating minimal reliance on debt. Additionally, a current ratio of 2.18 suggests that Sapiens has a strong ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets. This financial stability supports Sapiens' ongoing efforts to accelerate clients' migration to the cloud, leveraging its Microsoft cloud strategy and scalable SaaS platform.
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