GWRE:NYSEGuidewire Software, Inc. Analysis
Data as of 2026-04-07 - not real-time
$147.83
Latest Price
7/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
Guidewire Software is trading at $147.83, just above its 50‑day SMA ($145.74) but below the 20‑day SMA ($154.45), with the price hovering near the identified support level of $142.86. Technicals show a bearish MACD divergence and decreasing volume, suggesting short‑term pressure, while the RSI sits at a neutral 45.9.
Despite the technical headwinds, the company reported a 24% revenue increase and a 22% year‑over‑year rise in ARR, beating Q2 expectations and prompting analysts to lift their forecasts. Forward earnings are projected at $4.23 EPS, cutting the forward P/E to ~35×—still above the industry average of 32.5× but markedly lower than the trailing 66.6×. The DCF fair‑value estimate of $88.5 implies the stock is priced well above intrinsic estimates, yet the consensus target median of $247 reflects expectations of continued growth driven by AI‑enabled cloud solutions.
Despite the technical headwinds, the company reported a 24% revenue increase and a 22% year‑over‑year rise in ARR, beating Q2 expectations and prompting analysts to lift their forecasts. Forward earnings are projected at $4.23 EPS, cutting the forward P/E to ~35×—still above the industry average of 32.5× but markedly lower than the trailing 66.6×. The DCF fair‑value estimate of $88.5 implies the stock is priced well above intrinsic estimates, yet the consensus target median of $247 reflects expectations of continued growth driven by AI‑enabled cloud solutions.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Bearish MACD and decreasing volume
- Price near immediate support
- Recent earnings beat providing cushion
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- Strong ARR and revenue growth
- Forward P/E compression to ~35×
- Analyst target median indicating upside to $247
Long Term
> 3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Sustainable high gross margins and operating cash flow
- Premium valuation relative to DCF fair value
- Exposure to AI‑driven cloud insurance platform market
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth24.00%
Profit Margin14.11%
P/E Ratio66.6
ROE13.63%
ROA2.17%
Debt/Equity46.67
P/B Ratio8.3
Op. Cash Flow$321.8M
Free Cash Flow$206.1M
Industry P/E32.5
Technical Analysis
TrendNeutral
RSI45.9
Support$142.86
Resistance$168.12
MA 20$154.45
MA 50$145.74
MA 200$201.72
MACDBearish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index77.79
Valuation
Fair Value$88.48
Target Price$234.14
Upside/Downside58.39%
GradeOvervalued
TypeGrowth
Risk Assessment
Beta0.76
Volatility46.42%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskLow
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium
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