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Formula Systems (1985) Ltd.TASE:FORTY Stock Report

Market Cap ₪6.0b
Share Price
₪394.00
₪73.84
433.6% overvalued intrinsic discount
1Y6.9%
7D-8.8%
Portfolio Value
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Formula Systems (1985) Ltd.

TASE:FORTY Stock Report

Market Cap: ₪6.0b

Formula Systems (1985) (FORTY) Stock Overview

Through its subsidiaries, provides proprietary and non-proprietary software solutions and information technologies (IT) professional services in Israel, the United States, Europe, Africa, Japan, and internationally. More details

FORTY fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation0/6
Future Growth0/6
Past Performance2/6
Financial Health6/6
Dividends2/6

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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Formula Systems (1985)
Historical stock prices
Current Share Price₪394.00
52 Week High₪582.50
52 Week Low₪328.90
Beta0.22
1 Month Change1.10%
3 Month Change8.81%
1 Year Change6.92%
3 Year Change51.60%
5 Year Change39.96%
Change since IPO3,504.76%

Recent News & Updates

Recent updates

Analysis Article Jan 30

Is Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY) A Risky Investment?

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article Jan 04

Formula Systems (1985) Ltd.'s (TLV:FORTY) Business Is Trailing The Market But Its Shares Aren't

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 34.6x Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. ( TLV:FORTY ) may be sending very...
Analysis Article Oct 30

Here's Why Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...
Analysis Article Oct 03

Returns At Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY) Are On The Way Up

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Analysis Article Sep 12

Some Confidence Is Lacking In Formula Systems (1985) Ltd.'s (TLV:FORTY) P/E

Formula Systems (1985) Ltd.'s ( TLV:FORTY ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 27.5x might make it look like a...
Analysis Article Apr 13

Should You Be Adding Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY) To Your Watchlist Today?

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Analysis Article Mar 21

Pinning Down Formula Systems (1985) Ltd.'s (TLV:FORTY) P/E Is Difficult Right Now

Formula Systems (1985) Ltd.'s ( TLV:FORTY ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 17.9x might make it look like a sell...
Analysis Article Feb 26

Does Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

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Analysis Article Dec 25

Formula Systems (1985)'s (TLV:FORTY) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

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Analysis Article Nov 20

Formula Systems (1985) Ltd.'s (TLV:FORTY) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit

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Analysis Article Oct 23

Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article Apr 16

Here's Why Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

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Analysis Article Mar 17

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Analysis Article Feb 05

Formula Systems (1985) Ltd.'s (TLV:FORTY) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon

When close to half the companies in Israel have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 11x, you may consider...
Analysis Article Dec 15

The Return Trends At Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY) Look Promising

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Analysis Article Oct 11

We Think Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

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Analysis Article Aug 20

Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

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Analysis Article Jun 13

Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

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Analysis Article Apr 04

Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY)

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Analysis Article Mar 14

We Think Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

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Analysis Article Feb 21

With EPS Growth And More, Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY) Makes An Interesting Case

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...
Analysis Article Dec 09

Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue

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Analysis Article Nov 08

We Think Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article Oct 14

Does Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...
Analysis Article Apr 13

Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY)

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Analysis Article Feb 23

Here's Why I Think Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY) Is An Interesting Stock

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
Analysis Article Jan 30

We Think Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...
Analysis Article Jan 10

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY)

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...
Analysis Article Nov 02

Does Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
Analysis Article Oct 10

These 4 Measures Indicate That Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

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Analysis Article Aug 22

Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. ( TLV:FORTY ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend on the 22nd of...
Analysis Article May 01

Here's Why Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article Apr 16

Is Now The Time To Put Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY) On Your Watchlist?

Some have more dollars than sense, they say, so even companies that have no revenue, no profit, and a record of falling...
Analysis Article Apr 01

The Return Trends At Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY) Look Promising

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Ideally, a business will show two...
Analysis Article Mar 17

Formula Systems (1985) Ltd.'s (TLV:FORTY) Stock Has Seen Strong Momentum: Does That Call For Deeper Study Of Its Financial Prospects?

Most readers would already be aware that Formula Systems (1985)'s (TLV:FORTY) stock increased significantly by 21% over...
Analysis Article Mar 02

Does Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. (TLV:FORTY) Have A Place In Your Dividend Portfolio?

Could Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. ( TLV:FORTY ) be an attractive dividend share to own for the long haul? Investors are...
Analysis Article Feb 14

What Kind Of Investors Own Most Of Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. (TLV:FORTY)?

A look at the shareholders of Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. ( TLV:FORTY ) can tell us which group is most powerful...
Analysis Article Jan 29

Here's Why Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article Dec 30

Here's Why I Think Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY) Is An Interesting Stock

It's only natural that many investors, especially those who are new to the game, prefer to buy shares in 'sexy' stocks...
Analysis Article Dec 14

We Like These Underlying Trends At Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY)

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Analysis Article Nov 30

Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. (TLV:FORTY) Stock's Been Sliding But Fundamentals Look Decent: Will The Market Correct The Share Price In The Future?

Formula Systems (1985) (TLV:FORTY) has had a rough three months with its share price down 12%. However, stock prices...

Shareholder Returns

FORTYIL ITIL Market
7D-8.8%-10.0%-6.1%
1Y6.9%-8.4%45.6%

Return vs Industry: FORTY exceeded the IL IT industry which returned -6.5% over the past year.

Return vs Market: FORTY underperformed the IL Market which returned 48.7% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is FORTY's price volatile compared to industry and market?
FORTY volatility
FORTY Average Weekly Movement6.9%
IT Industry Average Movement6.8%
Market Average Movement5.5%
10% most volatile stocks in IL Market8.9%
10% least volatile stocks in IL Market3.7%

Stable Share Price: FORTY has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the IL market.

Volatility Over Time: FORTY's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
198522,720Guy Bernsteinwww.formulasystems.com

Formula Systems (1985) Ltd., through its subsidiaries, provides proprietary and non-proprietary software solutions and information technologies (IT) professional services in Israel, the United States, Europe, Africa, Japan, and internationally. The company also offers software product marketing and support, computer infrastructure and integration solutions, and learning and integration. In addition, it provides IT software solutions and services, and consulting and management services; computer and communication infrastructure solutions; and software solutions, web world content management, database and data warehouse mining, application integration, database and systems, data management, and software development tools.

Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. Fundamentals Summary

How do Formula Systems (1985)'s earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
FORTY fundamental statistics
Market cap₪6.04b
Earnings (TTM)₪112.84m
Revenue (TTM)₪7.67b
53.5x
P/E Ratio
0.8x
P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
FORTY income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$2.63b
Cost of RevenueUS$2.11b
Gross ProfitUS$519.16m
Other ExpensesUS$480.51m
EarningsUS$38.65m

Last Reported Earnings

Dec 31, 2025

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)2.52
Gross Margin19.76%
Net Profit Margin1.47%
Debt/Equity Ratio24.6%

How did FORTY perform over the long term?

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Dividends

1.5%
Current Dividend Yield
49%
Payout Ratio

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/15 16:36
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/15 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Industry and Sector Metrics

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Analyst Sources

Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. is covered by 0 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.