Formula Systems (1985) (FORTY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. (NASDAQ: FORTY) is an Israel-based technology holding company that invests in and manages a diversified portfolio of software and IT services businesses. Since its founding in 1985, the company has focused on nurturing innovative technology ventures, supporting growth-stage software firms and delivering strategic value to clients across multiple industries. Through its subsidiaries and affiliated entities, Formula Systems offers a range of enterprise software solutions, system integration services and specialized platforms aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and driving digital transformation.

The company’s subsidiary operations span key segments including enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), cybersecurity, risk and compliance, financial services technology and healthcare IT. By combining in-house development capabilities with strategic partnerships, Formula Systems delivers custom software applications, cloud-based services and managed IT solutions that address the evolving needs of both private and public sector organizations. Core product offerings include business analytics tools, payment processing systems, policy administration platforms and digital workplace solutions.

Serving a global customer base, Formula Systems and its portfolio companies maintain a strong presence in Israel, Europe and North America, with selective penetration into Asia-Pacific and Latin American markets. The company leverages its local expertise and global delivery model to support multinational enterprises, government agencies and mid-market firms. Its regional offices and development centers provide end-to-end project management, technical support and ongoing maintenance services to ensure seamless deployment and continuous innovation.

Under the guidance of a seasoned executive leadership team, Formula Systems emphasizes long-term value creation through strategic acquisitions, organic growth initiatives and operational excellence. The management team combines decades of experience in software development, financial management and international business expansion. With a commitment to research and development, Formula Systems continues to explore emerging technologies—such as artificial intelligence, blockchain and the Internet of Things—to enrich its product portfolio and strengthen its position in the global technology landscape.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $133.45 to $133.45
• 50-Day Range: $89.59 to $132.21
• 52-Week Range: $69.28 to $134.96
• Volume: 247 shs
• Average Volume: 935 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.94 billion
• P/E Ratio: 24.20
• Dividend Yield: 0.50%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Formula Systems (1985) Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Formula Systems (1985) scored higher than 56% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 403rd out of 660 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Formula Systems (1985).

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Formula Systems (1985) is 24.20, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.26.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Formula Systems (1985) is 24.20, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 33.92.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Formula Systems (1985) has a P/B Ratio of 1.39. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of Formula Systems (1985) has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Formula Systems (1985) has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Formula Systems (1985) has recently decreased by 75.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Formula Systems (1985) has a dividend yield of 0.47%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Formula Systems (1985) does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Formula Systems (1985) is 12.07%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of Formula Systems (1985) has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Formula Systems (1985) has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Formula Systems (1985) has recently decreased by 75.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.09

News Sentiment

Formula Systems (1985) has a news sentiment score of 1.09. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.86 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Formula Systems (1985) this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

1 people have searched for FORTY on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Formula Systems (1985) insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

23.30% of the stock of Formula Systems (1985) is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 34.76% of the stock of Formula Systems (1985) is held by institutions.

FORTY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FORTY shares performed this year?

Formula Systems (1985)'s stock was trading at $89.00 at the start of the year. Since then, FORTY stock has increased by 42.0% and is now trading at $126.34.

How were Formula Systems (1985)'s earnings last quarter?

Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. (NASDAQ:FORTY) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 22nd. The technology company reported $1.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The technology company earned $754.68 million during the quarter. Formula Systems (1985) had a net margin of 2.91% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.00%.

How do I buy shares of Formula Systems (1985)?

Shares of FORTY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Record date for 5/27 Dividend: 4/30/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/27 Dividend: 4/30/2025
• Last Earnings: 5/22/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/27/2025
• Record date for 8/1 Dividend: 7/07/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/1 Dividend: 7/07/2025
• Today: 7/14/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/01/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/19/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: COMP - SERVICES
• Sub-Industry: Computer Software
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:FORTY
• CIK: 1045986
• Web: www.formulasystems.com
• Phone: (723) 538-9389
• Fax: 972-3538-9645
• Employees: 22,720
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $5.22
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 24.97
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $79.67 million
• Net Margins: 2.91%
• Pretax Margin: 9.19%
• Return on Equity: 6.00%
• Return on Assets: 2.82%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.16
• Current Ratio: 1.26
• Quick Ratio: 1.23

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $2.76 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.72
• Cash Flow: $12.44 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 10.48
• Book Value: $90.61 per share
• Price / Book: 1.44

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 15,330,000
• Free Float: 11,760,000
• Market Cap: $2.00 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.97