Guidewire Software, Inc. (GWRE) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Guidewire Software, Inc. (GWRE) has a Graham intrinsic value of $26.90 per share. At $168.86 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 528% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 12.3% a year to $1.2B, with an average return on invested capital of -2.1%.

Graham intrinsic value
$26.90
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$168.86
Price vs Graham value
528% above
Market cap
$14.5B
Revenue (FY2025)
$1.2B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
12.3%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
-2.1%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$295.1M

GWRE 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $1.2B $69.8M $0.81 $295.1M 3.4% 4.1%
FY2024 $980.5M -$6.1M -$0.07 $189.4M -5.4% -2.1%
FY2023 $905.3M -$111.9M -$1.36 $32.6M -16.5% -9.8%
FY2022 $812.6M -$180.4M -$2.16 -$47.5M -24.5% -10.7%
FY2021 $743.3M -$66.5M -$0.79 $92.6M -14.2% -4.0%
FY2020 $742.3M -$27.2M -$0.33 $91.7M -3.2% -1.4%
FY2019 $719.5M $20.7M $0.25 $71.2M 0.2% 0.1%
FY2018 $652.8M -$19.7M -$0.25 $131.1M -1.1% -0.3%
FY2017 $509.5M $21.2M $0.28 $131.3M 5.2% 2.0%
FY2016 $424.4M $15.0M $0.20 $92.8M 3.9% 1.5%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

Guidewire Software, Inc. is a consistent compounder, expanding top-line revenue at 12.3% annually over the past decade.

Guidewire Software, Inc. has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just -2.1% ROIC.

Guidewire Software, Inc. has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, Guidewire Software, Inc. is modeled at 15.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $26.90 per share.

GWRE stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Guidewire Software, Inc. (GWRE) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 15.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, GWRE's intrinsic value is about $26.90 per share.

Is GWRE stock undervalued?

At $168.86 (close on Oct 17, 2026), GWRE trades 528% above its Graham value of $26.90. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Guidewire Software, Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $424.4M in fiscal 2016 to $1.2B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 12.3%. Net income was $69.8M in fiscal 2025.

Does Guidewire Software, Inc. generate free cash flow?

Guidewire Software, Inc. generated $295.1M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 9 of the last 10 reported years.

What is GWRE's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was -2.1%, and average return on equity was -1.8%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this GWRE data come from?

From Guidewire Software, Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jun 5, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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