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DOCN:NYSEDigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. Analysis

Data as of 2026-03-29 - not real-time

$81.42

Latest Price

7/10Risk

Risk Level: Medium

Executive Summary

DigitalOcean is trading at $81.42, well above its DCF‑derived fair value of $16.6, yielding an implied overvaluation of roughly 390 %. The stock sits above its 20‑day (71.1) and 50‑day (64.1) moving averages and the MACD histogram remains positive, while the RSI of 62 indicates continued buying pressure. Volume is accelerating and the 30‑day volatility exceeds 80 %, reflecting a highly turbulent price environment. Despite the bullish chart pattern, the forward PE of 46.7 and a negative price‑to‑book ratio signal that the market may be pricing in aggressive growth expectations.
Fundamentally, DOCN posted 18 % year‑over‑year revenue growth to $901 M, maintained a healthy 60 % gross margin and a 28.8 % profit margin, and generated $112 M of free cash flow. Recent news highlights a surge in AI‑related annual recurring revenue and an Outperform rating from Oppenheimer with a raised price target to $85, underscoring strong demand for its inference‑optimized cloud platform. However, the company carries over $1.7 B of debt and a negative book value per share, and it does not pay a dividend, limiting income‑focused appeal.

Market Outlook

Short Term

< 1 year
Neutral
Model confidence: 6/10

Key Factors

  • Bullish technical indicators (price above SMA20/50, positive MACD)
  • Elevated valuation relative to DCF and forward PE
  • High short‑term volatility and beta

Medium Term

1–3 years
Positive
Model confidence: 7/10

Key Factors

  • Strong 18% revenue growth and expanding AI ARR
  • Robust profit margins and positive free cash flow
  • Analyst upgrades and raised price targets

Long Term

> 3 years
Neutral
Model confidence: 6/10

Key Factors

  • Sustained competitive pressure in the cloud‑infrastructure market
  • Overvaluation risk may limit upside
  • Solid cash generation but high debt load

Key Metrics & Analysis

Financial Health

Revenue Growth18.30%
Profit Margin28.76%
P/E Ratio32.3
ROA5.64%
P/B Ratio-261.0
Op. Cash Flow$309.6M
Free Cash Flow$112.4M
Industry P/E32.0

Technical Analysis

TrendBullish
RSI62.3
Support$51.68
Resistance$88.84
MA 20$71.12
MA 50$64.13
MA 200$44.46
MACDBullish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index65.98

Valuation

Fair Value$16.62
Target Price$79.50
Upside/Downside-2.36%
GradeOvervalued
TypeGrowth

Risk Assessment

Beta1.99
Volatility81.92%
Sector RiskHigh
Reg. RiskLow
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium

This analysis may contain inaccuracies and is provided for informational and research purposes only. It is not personal investment advice, a recommendation, or an instruction to buy, sell, or hold any asset.