Formula Systems (NASDAQ:FORTY) Poised For Short-Term Consolidation Despite Strategic Asset Sale

Formula Systems shows mixed technical momentum amid a major corporate divestiture that materially reshapes near-term balance-sheet prospects. WMDST values the stock as under-valued.

Recent News

On August 13, 2025 Sapiens International, a Formula Systems subsidiary, agreed to be acquired by Advent for $43.50 per share, valuing Sapiens at roughly $2.5 billion; Formula will sell approximately 72% of its interest while retaining a minority stake and expects a capital gain upon closing. Sapiens completed prior bolt-on acquisitions in Q2 including AdvantageGo and Candella, and the transaction anticipates closing in Q4 2025 or Q1 2026.

Technical Analysis

ADX sits at 11.33, indicating no strong trend; price behavior therefore depends more on momentum crossovers than an established directional move. That low ADX tempers the strength implied by oscillators and suggests consolidation risk despite bullish signals.

Directional indicators show bullish internals: DI+ at 45.64 with a dip-and-reversal signals bullish directional pressure, while DI- at 40.94 has peak-and-reversed into a decline, which also signals bullish directional relief. Combined with a low ADX, the market currently shows bullish attempts without a confirmed strong trend.

MACD reads 1.76 with the MACD above its signal line at 1.56 and a dip-and-reversal trend, which constitutes a bullish momentum confirmation. That bullish MACD bias supports upward pressure on price near current levels.

MRO stands at 23.13 and has peak-and-reversed; the positive MRO indicates price sits above the internal target and therefore carries mean-reversion pressure. That measure conflicts with MACD’s bullish momentum and implies upside may meet profit-taking or pullback risk until momentum broadens.

RSI at 56.98 with a dip-and-reversal trend shows mildly bullish momentum without overbought readings, compatible with further upside but prone to range-bound moves if volume fails to expand.

Price sits above short- and long-term averages: close $148.00 versus the 20-day average $143.82 and the 200-day average $113.48, signaling relative strength across horizons. The 12-day EMA trend shows a dip-and-reversal and the super-trend support sits at $143.31; those levels form a near-term support band beneath current price.

Bollinger bands place current price at the upper envelope (upper 1x at $147.82), indicating short-term extension; coupled with light absolute volume (today’s volume 580 versus 10-day average 171 and 200-day average 562), momentum lacks broad conviction but remains constructive while above the super-trend support.

 


Fundamental Analysis

Revenue totaled $743,369,000 for the period ending 2025-06-30; reported operating income (EBIT) equals $67,889,000, producing an operating/EBIT margin of 9.13%, down 2.30% quarter-over-quarter and down 6.24% year-over-year. The operating margin sits below the industry peer mean of 32.15% and below the industry peer median of 19.82%, yet above the industry peer low of -140.48% in the provided range.

Top-line growth metrics show contraction in the provided figures: revenue growth registers -1.50% overall and revenue growth year-over-year at -65.92%. Those YoY figures contrast with recent corporate reporting but must be addressed in the context of the company’s portfolio and announced divestiture.

Profitability and returns remain modest: net income $15,053,000 and return on equity 2.08% (ROE declined ~28.82% YoY), while return on invested capital stands at 4.16%. Interest coverage approximates 6.64x, providing a buffer on current interest obligations despite rising leverage metrics.

Balance sheet and liquidity present mixed signals: cash and short-term investments total $406,165,000 while net debt equals $108,485,000, yielding a positive net cash position. Current ratio measures 1.21 and quick ratio 1.17, slightly below the industry peer mean current ratio of 1.28366 but above the industry peer low. Cash conversion cycle measures ~65.8 days, which sits above the industry peer median but within the industry peer range, indicating working-capital intensity in receivables (days sales outstanding ~105 days) that offsets a lean inventory profile (days inventory ~6 days).

Leverage reads materially higher on some dynamics: debt-to-assets at 21.39% increased sharply year-over-year (reported +169.33% YoY change). Debt-to-EBITDA stands near 10.07x, signaling a levered position relative to current operating earnings; interest coverage remains positive but has weakened quarter-over-quarter.

Market multiples show price-to-book at 2.53x and price-to-sales at 2.46x, both well below the industry peer mean and median levels provided, while enterprise multiple registers ~31.05x. WMDST values the stock as under-valued; the pending partial sale of Sapiens and the expected capital gain (management estimates) materially improves prospective cash and equity composition upon closing and underpins that valuation stance.

MOST-RECENT QUARTERLY REPORT
REPORT PERIOD ENDING: 2025-06-30
REPORT DATE: 2025-09-15
NEXT REPORT DATE: 2025-12-15
CASH FLOW  Begin Period Cash Flow
 Operating Cash Flow -53.55 M
 Capital Expenditures
 Change In Working Capital -15.05 M
 Dividends Paid
 Cash Flow Delta
 End Period Cash Flow
 
INCOME STATEMENT REVENUE
 Total Revenue 743.4 M
 Forward Revenue
COSTS
 Cost Of Revenue 557.9 M
 Depreciation
 Depreciation and Amortization
 Research and Development 23.8 M
 Total Operating Expenses 675.5 M
PROFITABILITY
 Gross Profit 185.5 M
 EBITDA 67.9 M
 EBIT 67.9 M
 Operating Income 67.9 M
 Interest Income
 Interest Expense 10.2 M
 Net Interest Income -10.23 M
 Income Before Tax 57.7 M
 Tax Provision 14.4 M
 Tax Rate 25.021 %
 Net Income 15.1 M
 Net Income From Continuing Operations 15.1 M
EARNINGS
 EPS Estimate
 EPS Actual
 EPS Difference
 EPS Surprise
 Forward EPS
 
BALANCE SHEET ASSETS
 Total Assets 3.2 B
 Intangible Assets 1.4 B
 Net Tangible Assets -659.90 M
 Total Current Assets 1.4 B
 Cash and Short-Term Investments 406.2 M
 Cash 393.2 M
 Net Receivables 883.2 M
 Inventory 48.1 M
 Long-Term Investments
LIABILITIES
 Accounts Payable 287.7 M
 Short-Term Debt 251.8 M
 Total Current Liabilities 1.2 B
 Net Debt 108.5 M
 Total Debt 683.9 M
 Total Liabilities 1.7 B
EQUITY
 Total Equity 722.9 M
 Retained Earnings
VALUATION & PER-SHARE METRICS EQUITY & PER-SHARE METRICS
 Book Value Per-Share 47.15
 Shares Outstanding 15.333 M
 Revenue Per-Share 48.48
VALUATION
 Market Capitalization 1.8 B
 Enterprise Value 2.1 B
 Enterprise Multiple 31.052
Enterprise Multiple QoQ 13.468 %
Enterprise Multiple YoY 122.691 %
Enterprise Multiple IPRWA high: 346.433
mean: 104.275
median: 102.408
FORTY: 31.052
low: -175.864
 EV/R 2.836
CAPITAL STRUCTURE
 Asset To Equity 4.422
 Asset To Liability 1.843
 Debt To Capital 0.486
 Debt To Assets 0.214
Debt To Assets QoQ 3.92 %
Debt To Assets YoY 169.331 %
Debt To Assets IPRWA high: 1.413
median: 0.361
mean: 0.31
FORTY: 0.214
low: 0.006
 Debt To Equity 0.946
Debt To Equity QoQ 2.759 %
Debt To Equity YoY 183.8 %
Debt To Equity IPRWA high: 3.312
median: 1.943
mean: 1.484
FORTY: 0.946
low: -1.636
PRICE-BASED VALUATION
 Price To Book (P/B) 2.532
Price To Book QoQ -5.796 %
Price To Book YoY 39.955 %
Price To Book IPRWA high: 18.53
mean: 9.419
median: 8.649
FORTY: 2.532
low: -6.216
 Price To Earnings (P/E)
Price To Earnings QoQ
Price To Earnings YoY
Price To Earnings IPRWA
 PE/G Ratio
 Price To Sales (P/S) 2.462
Price To Sales QoQ 1.522 %
Price To Sales YoY 41.104 %
Price To Sales IPRWA high: 62.342
mean: 17.155
median: 14.015
FORTY: 2.462
low: 0.281
FORWARD MULTIPLES
Forward P/E
Forward PE/G
Forward P/S
EFFICIENCY OPERATIONAL
 Operating Leverage 2.511
ASSET & SALES
 Asset Turnover Ratio 0.238
Asset Turnover Ratio QoQ -4.365 %
Asset Turnover Ratio YoY -1.708 %
Asset Turnover Ratio IPRWA high: 0.512
FORTY: 0.238
mean: 0.151
median: 0.148
low: -0.019
 Receivables Turnover 0.867
Receivables Turnover Ratio QoQ -6.094 %
Receivables Turnover Ratio YoY -6.12 %
Receivables Turnover Ratio IPRWA high: 11.186
mean: 2.168
median: 1.875
FORTY: 0.867
low: -3.771
 Inventory Turnover 14.706
Inventory Turnover Ratio QoQ -25.059 %
Inventory Turnover Ratio YoY -5.011 %
Inventory Turnover Ratio IPRWA high: 40.664
FORTY: 14.706
mean: 5.134
median: 4.398
low: 0.378
 Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) 105.218
CASH CYCLE
 Cash Conversion Cycle Days (CCC) 65.812
Cash Conversion Cycle Days QoQ 26.133 %
Cash Conversion Cycle Days YoY -3.632 %
Cash Conversion Cycle Days IPRWA high: 285.691
FORTY: 65.812
mean: 3.687
median: -2.385
low: -88.603
CAPITAL DEPLOYMENT
 Cash Conversion Ratio 2.929
 CapEx To Revenue
 CapEx To Depreciation
 
CAPITAL, LIQUIDITY & COVERAGE CAPITAL STRUCTURE
 Total Capital 972.8 M
 Net Invested Capital 1.2 B
 Invested Capital 1.2 B
 Net Tangible Assets -659.90 M
 Net Working Capital 253.8 M
LIQUIDITY
 Cash Ratio 0.34
 Current Ratio 1.213
Current Ratio QoQ -3.471 %
Current Ratio YoY -13.328 %
Current Ratio IPRWA high: 8.192
mean: 1.284
FORTY: 1.213
median: 1.163
low: 0.102
 Quick Ratio 1.172
Quick Ratio QoQ -4.899 %
Quick Ratio YoY -14.222 %
Quick Ratio IPRWA high: 5.956
FORTY: 1.172
mean: 0.932
median: 0.875
low: 0.091
COVERAGE & LEVERAGE
 Debt To EBITDA 10.073
 Cost Of Debt 1.17 %
 Interest Coverage Ratio 6.639
Interest Coverage Ratio QoQ -47.882 %
Interest Coverage Ratio YoY -60.915 %
Interest Coverage Ratio IPRWA high: 93.455
mean: 28.906
median: 24.959
FORTY: 6.639
low: -85.699
 Operating Cash Flow Ratio -0.045
TIMING / LIQUIDITY
 Days Payables Outstanding (DPO) 45.437
DIVIDENDS
 Dividend Coverage Ratio
 Dividend Payout Ratio
 Dividend Rate
 Dividend Yield
PERFORMANCE GROWTH
 Asset Growth Rate 4.964 %
 Revenue Growth -1.499 %
Revenue Growth QoQ -116.406 %
Revenue Growth YoY -65.924 %
Revenue Growth IPRWA high: 48.984 %
median: 11.911 %
mean: 10.466 %
FORTY: -1.499 %
low: -36.33 %
 Earnings Growth
Earnings Growth QoQ
Earnings Growth YoY
Earnings Growth IPRWA
MARGINS
 Gross Margin 24.953 %
Gross Margin QoQ 4.21 %
Gross Margin YoY 0.096 %
Gross Margin IPRWA high: 91.59 %
median: 75.664 %
mean: 63.979 %
FORTY: 24.953 %
low: -33.394 %
 EBIT Margin 9.133 %
EBIT Margin QoQ -2.3 %
EBIT Margin YoY -6.242 %
EBIT Margin IPRWA high: 78.825 %
mean: 32.15 %
median: 19.824 %
FORTY: 9.133 %
low: -140.483 %
 Return On Sales (ROS) 9.133 %
Return On Sales QoQ -2.3 %
Return On Sales YoY -6.242 %
Return On Sales IPRWA high: 72.429 %
mean: 30.767 %
median: 18.71 %
FORTY: 9.133 %
low: -141.554 %
CASH FLOW
 Free Cash Flow (FCF)
 Free Cash Flow Yield
Free Cash Flow Yield QoQ
Free Cash Flow Yield YoY
Free Cash Flow Yield IPRWA
 Free Cash Growth
Free Cash Growth QoQ
Free Cash Growth YoY
Free Cash Growth IPRWA
 Free Cash To Net Income
 Cash Flow Margin -7.204 %
 Cash Flow To Earnings -3.558
VALUE & RETURNS
 Economic Value Added 0.03
 Return On Assets (ROA) 0.482 %
Return On Assets QoQ -24.333 %
Return On Assets YoY -29.532 %
Return On Assets IPRWA high: 14.526 %
mean: 3.975 %
median: 1.79 %
FORTY: 0.482 %
low: -14.505 %
 Return On Capital Employed (ROCE) 3.389 %
 Return On Equity (ROE) 0.021
Return On Equity QoQ -26.587 %
Return On Equity YoY -28.821 %
Return On Equity IPRWA high: 0.169
median: 0.044
mean: 0.038
FORTY: 0.021
low: -0.381
 DuPont ROE 2.144 %
 Return On Invested Capital (ROIC) 4.157 %
Return On Invested Capital QoQ -11.44 %
Return On Invested Capital YoY -121.24 %
Return On Invested Capital IPRWA high: 14.374 %
mean: 7.239 %
median: 4.251 %
FORTY: 4.157 %
low: -16.5 %

Six-Week Outlook

Short-term momentum presents a mixed but manageable setup. Bullish momentum signals (DI+, MACD, RSI) indicate room for a continuation of the recent lift while ADX below 20 warns a durable trend has not yet formed. MRO’s positive reading suggests price sits above modeled fair value and faces mean-reversion risk, especially with price trading at the upper Bollinger band and above short-term averages.

Key technical anchors: near-term support cluster around the super-trend lower at $143.31 and the 20-day average ~$143.82; upside faces the 52-week high at $151.31 and the analyst-derived price target mean near $154.02. Volume will determine whether momentum sustains above resistance or consolidates in place; given current light trading, expect range-bound sessions with episodic tests of support before any decisive breakout.

Fundamental catalysts over the next six weeks center on the Sapiens transaction timeline and any subsequent disclosure quantifying proceeds and expected timing of the capital gain recognition. That corporate liquidity event should shift balance-sheet ratios and likely reduce net leverage on closing, removing a primary tail risk and strengthening the valuation argument if realized as currently announced.

About Formula Systems (1985) Ltd.

Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. (NASDAQ:FORTY) delivers a comprehensive range of software solutions and IT services through its subsidiaries. The company develops proprietary and non-proprietary software, providing IT professional services, software product marketing, and support. Formula Systems creates computer infrastructure and integration solutions, offering IT software solutions, consulting, and management services. It delivers computer and communication infrastructure solutions, software solutions for web content management, database mining, and application integration. The company also focuses on training services, offering developers and professional training, as well as soft skills and management training. In the insurance sector, Formula Systems provides platforms such as Sapiens CoreSuite and Sapiens IDITSuite for property and casualty insurance, and Sapiens life, pension, and annuities platforms. It also offers cloud-based solutions like Sapiens DigitalSuite, data analytics platforms, and reinsurance software solutions. Furthermore, Formula Systems offers solutions for workers’ compensation, medical professional liability, and financial compliance, including Sapiens FinancialPro and Sapiens Reporting Tools. The company also markets computers, peripheral equipment, and cloud computing solutions, while providing strategic consulting and outsourcing services. Headquartered in Or Yehuda, Israel, Formula Systems continues to expand its footprint in the global IT landscape.



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