ACI Worldwide Inc. (ACIW) exhibits 49.0% gross margins and 12.4% return on invested capital within Technology (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), balanced against a 18.2x enterprise multiple and 8.3% implied options volatility.
Sustained 49.0% gross profitability converts into 18.7% operating margin and 12.4% ROIC, outpacing sector cost of capital.
ROIC: 12.4% // GM: 49.0%YoY revenue trajectory of +10.4% paired with 5.51% free cash flow yield supports self-funded R&D and capital return.
REV YOY: +10.4% // FCF YLD: 5.51%Altman Z-Score of 4.02 and Piotroski F-Score of 9/9 indicate low near-term refinancing stress.
ALTMAN Z: 4.02 // F-SCORE: 9/9Trading at 24.8x trailing P/E (23.1x Fwd P/E) leaves valuation vulnerable if real 10Y TIPS yields spike.
P/E: 24.8x // EV/EBITDA: 18.2xOptions market prices a ±8.3% implied move with a 0.83 put/call ratio around $55.00 max pain.
IMPL MOVE: ±8.3% // P/C: 0.83Elevated industry capital intensity and customer concentration in Computer Software: Prepackaged Software require continuous execution to defend 12.9% net margins.
NET MARGIN: 12.9% // D/E: 0.51x| FILER | SIDE | $ VALUE |
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