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PTC Inc. (PTC) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$194.31 -0.63% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $194.56

PTC Inc. (PTC) earns a Roarable Rating of B+ (Buy) with 80/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (83.8% gross margin, 16% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE B+ • BUY Cap $21.22B
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As of 2026-11-03, PTC Inc. (NASDAQ: PTC) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 80/100 at a spot price of $194.31 (-0.63% 1D, market cap $21.22B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 15/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, PTC ranks #10 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), PTC carries a Roarable B+ (80/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 28.8x, gross margin of 83.8%, and ROIC of 16.4%. By comparison, SSNC (SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 23.7x, ROIC 8.2%, cap $18.86B) and NTNX (Nutanix Inc.) posts a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E 102.4x, ROIC 8.8%, cap $18.33B). Among the 5-stock peer group, GEN leads on earnings multiple (17.3x) while GEN leads on capital efficiency (19.5% ROIC).

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Per PTC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0000857005), PTC Inc. generated $2.74B in revenue (+19.2% YoY), $734.0M in net income, and $856.7M in free cash flow against $6.43B in total assets and $1.16B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (83.8% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $194.56 (+0.13%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 31.3% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 80/100 (B+) historically ranked in the Top 9% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+8.2% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 71.3% hit rate).
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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERBUY • B+
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B+ · Rk B+
Cash (15)Whales (18)SEC (16)Macro (16)CEO (15)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+9.9% Base Target
$252 Bull$214 Base$159 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for PTC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±1.8%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (80/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY PTC SCORES 80/100 (B+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+18/20 pts (23% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±1.8% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (20% of score)

Altman Z-Score 6.37 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 9/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution15/20 pts (-5 pt drag)

Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 5 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
72
Grade B$193.64+0.4% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
75
Grade B+$194.38+0.3% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
77
Grade B+$194.97-0.3% Next Q
Current
80
Grade B+$194.31+8.2% Hist 90D α
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the PTC Bull Thesis Could Fail

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Even with a 80/100 (B+) score, PTC faces multiple-compression risk if 28.8x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 81.3% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($165.43) or 200D SMA ($147.54) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($213.55) toward Bear Floor ($159.33).

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMOVERBOUGHT (>70)
77.630 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
6.37>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)
9 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE95% OF RANGE
L: $109$194.31H: $199
1. Money & Cash Health● HEALTHY
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Real cash coming in backs up reported profits (83.8% gross margin and healthy balance-sheet cushion).

Factor Grade: BRQD 15 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● BUYING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Hedge funds and options traders are leaning bullish, showing strong institutional appetite.

Factor Grade: A-RQD 33 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● ALL CLEAR
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

Clean SEC fine-print check with low hidden accounting risk and favorable interest-rate weather.

Factor Grade: B+RQD 32 / 40
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3-of-3 JEV AI Jury Bullish on PTC

Cash & Moat Bull AI
ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model
BULLISH (75)

16.4% ROIC with 83.8% gross margin and 4.05% FCF yield.

SEC Forensic Auditor AI
10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BULLISH (80)

Altman-Z 6.37 and Piotroski 9/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI
Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
BULLISH (82)

33/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 16/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like PTC
  • ✓Strong cash generator (83.8% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.
  • ✓Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.
  • ✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
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PTC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +40.61%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $194.8H $195.5L $194.3C $194.3VOL 1.58M
RES: $205.0SUP: $143.3SMA50: $165.4SMA200: $147.5
$202.2$176.8$151.4$126.0$100.6RES $205.0SUP $143.3$194.32026-05-042026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
22.1%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +19.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (PTC)

Technology Rank #10 of 715 ⚔️ SSNC vs PTC Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (PTC vs. SSNC, NTNX, RBRK, GEN)

Industry: Computer Software: Prepackaged Software (222 Tracked Issuers)

Across 715 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, PTC Inc. (PTC) ranks #10 by composite RQD confidence (80/100, grade B+) and #105 by equity capitalization ($21.22B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, GEN leads on earnings valuation at 17.3x trailing P/E, while GEN leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 19.5% ROIC and 78.5% gross margin. PTC currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 80/100 (B+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
PTC ACTIVE
PTC Inc.
B+ 80/100 28.8x 83.8% 16.4% -0.63% $21.22B Benchmark Subject
SSNC
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
C 62/100 23.7x 48.2% 8.2% +1.44% $18.86B /ssnc-vs-ptc →
NTNX
Nutanix Inc.
D+ 58/100 102.4x 86.8% 8.8% -4.14% $18.33B /ntnx-vs-ptc →
RBRK
Rubrik Inc.
C 62/100 — 80.1% -12.3% -7.64% $25.74B /rbrk-vs-ptc →
GEN
Gen Digital Inc.
C+ 69/100 17.3x 78.5% 19.5% +2.61% $17.28B /gen-vs-ptc →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-09-30 • CIK 0000857005 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30), PTC Inc. (PTC) reported GAAP revenue of $2.74B (+19.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.30B , and +30.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $734.0M, operating cash flow of $867.7M, and free cash flow of $856.7M (+16.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, PTC closed FY2025 with $6.43B in total assets against $1.16B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 6.37, Piotroski F-Score: 9/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-09-30 $2.74B $734.0M $867.7M $856.7M $6.43B $1.16B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-09-30 $2.30B $376.3M $750.0M $735.6M $6.08B $1.28B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-09-30 $2.10B $245.5M $610.9M $516.5M $11.63B $2.72B

3. PTC Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is PTC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, PTC Inc. (NASDAQ: PTC) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 80/100 at a spot price of $194.31 (-0.63% 1D, market cap $21.22B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 15/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, PTC ranks #10 in composite RQD confidence.

How does PTC compare to SSNC and NTNX in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), PTC carries a Roarable B+ (80/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 28.8x, gross margin of 83.8%, and ROIC of 16.4%. By comparison, SSNC (SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 23.7x, ROIC 8.2%, cap $18.86B) and NTNX (Nutanix Inc.) posts a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E 102.4x, ROIC 8.8%, cap $18.33B). Among the 5-stock peer group, GEN leads on earnings multiple (17.3x) while GEN leads on capital efficiency (19.5% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for PTC?

Per PTC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0000857005), PTC Inc. generated $2.74B in revenue (+19.2% YoY), $734.0M in net income, and $856.7M in free cash flow against $6.43B in total assets and $1.16B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (83.8% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is PTC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

PTC last traded at $194.31 (-0.63% on volume of 1,959,114 shares), positioning the stock +17.46% above its 50-day simple moving average ($165.43) and +31.70% above its 200-day simple moving average ($147.54). Across its 52-week range of $108.50 to $198.76, PTC sits at the 95.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 77.6 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±1.8% ($190.81 to $197.81).

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PTC — PTC Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-09-30

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

PTC Inc. (PTC) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 80/100, corresponding to a B+ letter grade (Roarable Buy) at a spot price of $194.31 (-0.63% 1D, market capitalization $21.22B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (15/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 16.4%, gross margin of 83.8%, operating margin of 35.9%, and free cash flow yield of 4.05%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (18/20) + Insider Conviction (15/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (16/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (16/20): Incorporates a 1.41x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 6.37, Piotroski F-Score of 9/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.28x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

PTC Inc. Is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Technology sector, within the Computer Software: Prepackaged Software industry. It operates with a market capitalization of $21.1B. Per the market data, the company reports a gross margin of 83.8%, which is consistent with a software-oriented revenue model.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-09-30), PTC Inc. (PTC) reported $2.74B in annual revenue (up from $2.30B in FY2024, +19.2% YoY) and $734.0M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($2.10B revenue, $245.5M net income) through FY2025, PTC scaled operating cash flow to $867.7M and free cash flow to $856.7M, backed by $6.43B in total assets against $1.16B in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (B+ • RQD 80/100): Strong cash generator (83.8% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 15/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 18/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $108.50 – $198.76 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 28.8x trailing P/E and 22.2x EV/EBITDA against 35.9% operating margins and a 1.41x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Operating in Computer Software: Prepackaged Software (Technology), PTC carries a macro regime beta of 1.41 and gross margin of 83.8%.

  • Key Question #1: Can PTC sustain or expand its 35.9% operating margin and 16.4% ROIC against Computer Software: Prepackaged Software peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $2.74B and free cash flow of $856.7M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $1.16B in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is PTC's 24.2x forward P/E multiple to Technology capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.41x)?

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PTC Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $194.31?

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Revenue grew from $2.10B to $2.74B over FY 2023–FY 2025 while debt fell from $2.72B to $1.16B, backed by a Piotroski F-Score of

Here is why I am bullish on PTC here at $195.54: Revenue grew from $2.10B to $2.74B over FY 2023–FY 2025 while debt fell from $2.72B to $1.16B, backed by a Piotroski F-Score of 9/9.. Compare PTC's 35.9% operating margin and 16.4% ROIC against the rest of Computer Software: Prepackaged Software. As long as cash conversion holds up, dips toward $185.76 are getting bought.

CapAlloc_Nerd 🐂 BULL

@BearTrap_Alert Fair point on 28.8x trailing P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Computer Software: Prepackaged Software. If gross margin (83.8%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.

BE BearTrap_Alert RQD DEBATE OPENER • Cycle Peak Watcher 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $150.57 (-23.0%)
Spot @ $195.54

The stock trades at 28.8 trailing P/E and sits near its 52-week high of $198.76 with a beta of 1.41, leaving limited valuation cushion

The stock trades at 28.8 trailing P/E and sits near its 52-week high of $198.76 with a beta of 1.41, leaving limited valuation cushion against volatility.. Look at the math on PTC: paying 28.8x trailing P/E for 16.4% ROIC and 35.9% operating margins leaves zero margin of safety if Computer Software: Prepackaged Software demand softens. I'd wait for a retest of $172.08 before getting long.

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