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SSNC analysis

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.Software - Application. Scored on the same transparent 7-signal model behind the daily rankings.

SSNC
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. · Software - Application
FCF$1.7bC+
Rev+7.5%B
D/E1.11C
P/E21.9xB+
PEG0.69A-
70.4Score
$69.56$16.8B
1Y Target$93.00Analyst consensus · 9 analysts
5Y Target$117.41Compound horizon
10Y Target$150.58Long-dated conviction
FCF$1.7bTTM
C+
FCF $1.7b — respectable but not differentiating
Rev+7.5%TTM YoY
B
Revenue +7.5% — at or above S&P median
D/E1.11
C
D/E 1.11 — more levered than most Technology peers (≈90th pctile)
P/E21.9x
B+
P/E 21.9 — below the Technology median (≈40th pctile)
PEG0.69
A-
PEG 0.69 — 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 · 70.4
Quality0.69
Growth0.60
Value0.84
Why this score
  • Buying back stock
  • Raising its dividend
Entry · Margin of safety
52-week rangeNear 52-week low
24% off the 12-month high
vs DCF fair value36% belowest. fair value ~$109
What the price assumes: free cash flow compounding at ~-5% a year for the next decade — vs the ~9% a year our model projects from current growth and analyst estimates.
Quality signals · context only
Gross profitability15% · C+gross profit ÷ total assets (Novy-Marx)
ROIC8.2% · Breturn on invested capital — not score-weighted
Why now
SS&C’s $1.7 B free‑cash‑flow engine, powered by its end‑to‑end securities‑accounting platform, is now compounding revenue at a steady 7.5% YoY while delivering a healthy 12.7% profit margin and a low PEG of 0.69, meaning earnings growth outpaces valuation. The combination of a $16.8 B market cap and a 21.6 × PE gives the market room to price in the next wave of fintech‑driven adoption in front‑office trading and middle‑office portfolio‑management solutions. The thesis rests on the persistence of this cash‑rich, high‑margin growth engine.
Moat
SS&C’s moat lies in its integrated technology stack that spans front‑office trading, middle‑office portfolio reporting, and back‑office accounting for large financial institutions. Clients lock in multi‑year contracts to replace legacy systems, creating high switching costs and a data‑network effect that competitors cannot replicate quickly. This entrenched position fuels the 11.9% ROE despite a 1.11 debt‑to‑equity ratio, reflecting pricing power from category leadership in end‑to‑end financial‑services software.
Risk
The bear case centers on the elevated 21.6 × PE and a beta of 1.11, indicating the stock is priced for growth that may be out of sync with the modest 7.5% revenue expansion. A slowdown in fintech spending or a shift to lower‑cost cloud alternatives could compress margins, and the 1.11 debt‑to‑equity ratio leaves limited headroom for aggressive investment. A breach of the 52‑week low ($61.40) would confirm that growth expectations are overstated and trigger a re‑rating.
Horizon
1-3 yr $93.00 (9-analyst consensus) — multiple re-rating thesis requires a catalyst. 5 yr $117.41 at ~11% CAGR — dividend + buyback compounding. 10 yr $150.58 if the moat survives secular pressure.
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Trend
+1.3 over 22 daily scores
From 69.1 (Jun 22) → 70.4 (now)

One point per daily model run. The range autoscales, so a flat-looking line can still hide 1–2 point moves — read the From → To values for the actual range.

Shares to buy
28
Position size
$1,948
3.9% of portfolio
Stop price
$52.17
25% below $69.56
$ at risk if stopped
$486.92
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.

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (SSNC): score, valuation & FAQ

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (SSNC) is a Software - Application company that scores 70.4 out of 100 on the Bull Rankings quality-growth model — a solid, above-average 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 PEG (A-) and P/E (B+). On valuation, SSNC sits about 36% below our discounted-cash-flow fair value (a margin of safety) — the current price implies roughly -5% annual free-cash-flow growth over the next decade.

Is SSNC a good stock to buy?

Bull Rankings scores SSNC 70.4 out of 100 on its quality-growth model, which is a solid, above-average reading. That is driven by PEG (A-) and P/E (B+). A score is a quantitative screen of SS&C Technologies Holdings, 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 SSNC score 70.4 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). SSNC earns its highest marks on PEG (A-) and P/E (B+). Each pillar is graded against sector-aware thresholds, then combined into the single 0–100 score.

Is SSNC overvalued or undervalued?

Based on $69.56, SSNC sits about 36% below our discounted-cash-flow fair value (a margin of safety) — the current price implies roughly -5% annual free-cash-flow growth over the next decade. It trades at a 21.9x× P/E (graded B+). 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 SSNC?

The bear case centers on the elevated 21.6 × PE and a beta of 1.11, indicating the stock is priced for growth that may be out of sync with the modest 7.5% revenue expansion. A slowdown in fintech spending or a shift to lower‑cost cloud alternatives could compress margins, and the 1.11 debt‑to‑equity ratio leaves limited headroom for aggressive investment. A breach of the 52‑week low ($61.40) would confirm that growth expectations are overstated and trigger a re‑rating.

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