Gartner, Inc. — Information Technology Services. Scored on the same transparent 7-signal model behind the daily rankings.
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Gartner, Inc. · Information Technology Services
FCF$1.3bC+
Rev+3.7%C+
D/E——
P/E13.1xA
PEG0.55A-
84.5Score
$132.69$8.9B
1Y Target$165.00Analyst consensus · 13 analysts
5Y Target$208.31Compound horizon
10Y Target$267.15Long-dated conviction
FCF$1.3bTTM · 03/26C+
FCF $1.3b — respectable but not differentiating · TTM computed from 4 most-recent quarters (TTM · 03/26).
Rev+3.7%TTM YoYC+
Revenue +3.7% — steady but below market-beating range
D/E——
D/E data unavailable — neutral default
P/E13.1xA
P/E 13.1 — cheapest decile in Technology (≈10th pctile)
PEG0.55A-
PEG 0.55 — strong; Lynch's preferred zone
Forward price target — the 1-year figure is the analyst consensus where the stock is covered; the 5- and 10-year figures compound our earnings estimate from there. The DCF below is a separate cross-check on intrinsic value (what it's worth today), not another target.
Quality-growth score · 84.5
Quality0.94
Growth0.69
Value0.93
Why this score
Buying back stock
Durable high returns
Entry · Margin of safety
52-week rangeNear 52-week low
66% off the 12-month high
vs DCF fair value62% belowest. fair value ~$346
Quality signals · context only
Gross profitability58% · Agross profit ÷ total assets (Novy-Marx)
ROIC25.9% · Areturn on invested capital — not score-weighted
Why now
Gartner offers a compelling value proposition within its "growth" classification, with a robust $1.3b in TTM free cash flow against an $8.9b market cap, translating to a strong FCF yield. This cash generation, primarily from its sticky Insights subscription services, is significantly undervalued at a 13.1 P/E and an exceptional 0.55 PEG ratio. The crux is Gartner's ability to consistently convert its expert-driven insights into cash, which should continue to compound returns for shareholders.
Moat
Gartner's durable edge stems from its Insights segment, which provides unique access to published content, proprietary data, benchmarks, and a vast network of business and technology experts. This specialized, continuously updated knowledge base, critical for organizational decision-making on "mission-critical priorities," creates high switching costs as clients integrate Gartner's guidance into their strategic planning. Competitors would struggle to replicate the breadth and depth of this expert network and proprietary data, cementing Gartner's position.
Risk
The bear case centers on Gartner's modest 3.7% (FY YoY) revenue growth, which, despite a "growth" classification, suggests potential saturation or increasing competition in the market for business and technology insights. The significant drop from its 52-week high of $394.09 to the current $132.69 indicates a market already pricing in substantial headwinds. A concrete signal confirming the bear thesis would be a sustained decline in client retention rates within the core Insights segment, signaling a diminishing perceived value of Gartner's expert network and data.
Horizon
1-3 yr $165.00 (13-analyst consensus) — multiple re-rating thesis requires a catalyst. 5 yr $208.31 at ~9% CAGR — dividend + buyback compounding. 10 yr $267.15 if the moat survives secular pressure.
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Position sizing · IT
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Shares to buy
15
Position size
$1,990
4.0% of portfolio
Stop price
$99.52
25% below $132.69
$ at risk if stopped
$497.59
budget $500.00 · 1% of portfolio
Math only — share count is floor(portfolio × risk% ÷ (price × stop%)). Doesn't account for commissions, slippage, gap risk, or position-correlation across your book. Inputs persist locally; never sent to the server. Not investment advice.
Gartner, Inc. (IT): score, valuation & FAQ
Gartner, Inc. (IT) is a Information Technology Services company that scores 84.5 out of 100 on the Bull Rankings quality-growth model — a strong reading. The score blends three pillars — quality (durable returns, healthy margins, low leverage), growth (revenue and earnings), and value (valuation versus sector peers) — into one number, refreshed daily; it is a screen, not a buy recommendation.
Its strongest graded signals are P/E (A) and PEG (A-). On valuation, IT sits about 62% below our discounted-cash-flow fair value (a margin of safety).
Is IT a good stock to buy?
Bull Rankings scores IT 84.5 out of 100 on its quality-growth model, which is a strong reading. That is driven by P/E (A) and PEG (A-). A score is a quantitative screen of Gartner, Inc.'s fundamentals, not personalised financial advice — weigh it against your own time horizon and risk tolerance, and read the risk factors below before acting.
Why does IT score 84.5 on Bull Rankings?
The quality-growth score blends three pillars — quality (returns on capital, margins, leverage, earnings quality), growth (revenue and earnings expansion), and value (valuation versus sector peers). IT earns its highest marks on P/E (A) and PEG (A-). Each pillar is graded against sector-aware thresholds, then combined into the single 0–100 score.
Is IT overvalued or undervalued?
Based on $132.69, IT sits about 62% below our discounted-cash-flow fair value (a margin of safety). It trades at a 13.1x× P/E (graded A). Discounted-cash-flow estimates are sensitive to growth and discount-rate assumptions, so treat this as a cross-check, not a price target.
What are the main risks of investing in IT?
The bear case centers on Gartner's modest 3.7% (FY YoY) revenue growth, which, despite a "growth" classification, suggests potential saturation or increasing competition in the market for business and technology insights. The significant drop from its 52-week high of $394.09 to the current $132.69 indicates a market already pricing in substantial headwinds. A concrete signal confirming the bear thesis would be a sustained decline in client retention rates within the core Insights segment, signaling a diminishing perceived value of Gartner's expert network and data.
Bull Rankings is an automated fundamentals screen for research and education. It is not investment advice, and nothing here is a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Do your own research and consider consulting a licensed financial adviser.