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Samsara (IOT) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at Samsara (IOT): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Software & Services peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Samsara (IOT)
Profile ItemIOT
NameSamsara Inc. Class A Common Stock
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
GICS Sub-IndustryApplication Software
Market Capitalization24.00 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNYSE
Listing DateDecember 15, 2021
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

IOT
GSPC
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Samsara (IOT) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Samsara (IOT) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Samsara (IOT) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Samsara (IOT) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: IOTIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)9.09%-3.00%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)21.60%8.28%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)---7.91%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

IOT
GSPC
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Samsara (IOT) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Samsara (IOT) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Samsara (IOT) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: IOTIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)59.96%61.69%
Beta (5Y)1.321.06
Max Drawdown (5Y)-70.38%-76.52%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. IOT is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Samsara (IOT) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: IOTIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.08-0.13
Sortino Ratio (1Y)0.13-0.19

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Samsara (IOT) posts ROE of 6.43%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

IOT

Software & Services industry group

6.43%

Group distribution
Max
53.85%
Q3
17.90%
Median
6.59%
IOT
6.43%
Q1
-9.59%
Min
-50.52%
Largest peers
ORCL
41.19%
PLTR
40.91%
IBM
34.77%
MSFT
34.22%
SAP
18.18%
IOT
6.43%
PANW
1.74%
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Where Samsara (IOT) stands on ROE within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Samsara (IOT) keeps 4.90% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.

IOT

Software & Services industry group

4.90%

Group distribution
Max
41.17%
Q3
15.28%
IOT
4.90%
Median
4.63%
Q1
-5.42%
Min
-33.17%
Largest peers
PLTR
50.34%
MSFT
41.17%
ORCL
26.36%
SAP
20.41%
IBM
15.99%
IOT
4.90%
PANW
2.67%
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Where Samsara (IOT) stands on net margin within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Samsara (IOT) turns 0.96% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.

IOT

Software & Services industry group

0.96%

Group distribution
Max
46.89%
Q3
17.64%
Median
8.73%
IOT
0.96%
Q1
-2.13%
Min
-30.45%
Largest peers
MSFT
49.76%
PLTR
46.89%
ORCL
35.63%
SAP
29.50%
IBM
16.97%
PANW
5.40%
IOT
0.96%
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Where Samsara (IOT) stands on operating margin within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Samsara (IOT) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: IOTIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)6.43%6.59%
ROA (TTM)0.49%2.45%
Net Margin (TTM)4.90%4.63%
Operating Margin (TTM)0.96%8.73%
Gross Margin (TTM)76.43%70.07%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Samsara (IOT) grew revenue 29.57%, in the upper peer quartile. The top line is expanding faster than at most industry peers, which points to share gains or stronger pricing.

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Samsara (IOT): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Software & Services industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

No usable EPS growth is available for Samsara (IOT) this period, so the earnings-momentum read is skipped.

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Samsara (IOT) doesn't report EPS Growth this period; the bars show the Software & Services industry-group medians on their own.

Growth Metrics

Samsara (IOT) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: IOTIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)29.57%14.22%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)35.37%13.52%
EPS Growth (YoY)--7.85%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)--18.19%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Samsara (IOT) has current ratio of 1.63, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

IOT

Software & Services industry group

1.63

Group distribution
Max
5.11
Q3
2.77
Median
1.67
IOT
1.63
Q1
1.01
Min
0.03
Largest peers
PLTR
7.10
IOT
1.63
MSFT
1.23
ORCL
1.17
SAP
1.16
PANW
0.87
IBM
0.86
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Where Samsara (IOT) stands on current ratio within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Samsara (IOT) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04, in the lower-leverage quartile for its industry. Borrowing is modest relative to equity compared with most peers, which can leave more flexibility through a cycle.

IOT

Software & Services industry group

0.04

Group distribution
Max
2.52
Q3
1.13
Median
0.40
Q1
0.07
IOT
0.04
Min
0.00
Largest peers
ORCL
2.52
IBM
1.85
MSFT
0.28
SAP
0.23
PANW
0.09
IOT
0.04
PLTR
0.02
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Where Samsara (IOT) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Samsara (IOT) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: IOTIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.631.67
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.040.40
Net Debt / EBITDA-24.180.17

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Samsara (IOT) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.

IOT

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

Group distribution
IOT
0.00%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
IBM
2.73%
ORCL
1.74%
SAP
1.03%
MSFT
0.69%
IOT
0.00%
PLTR
0.00%
PANW
0.00%
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Where Samsara (IOT) stands on dividend yield within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Samsara (IOT) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.

IOT

Software & Services industry group

0.00%

Group distribution
IOT
0.00%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
IBM
57.51%
SAP
36.45%
ORCL
31.35%
MSFT
19.00%
IOT
0.00%
PLTR
0.00%
PANW
0.00%
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Where Samsara (IOT) stands on payout ratio within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Samsara (IOT) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: IOTIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Samsara (IOT) trades at P/E ratio of 292.71, above the peer range for its industry. The market is paying unusually heavily for TTM earnings relative to comparable companies.

IOT

Software & Services industry group

292.71

Group distribution
IOT
292.71
Max
112.94
Q3
60.32
Median
32.91
Q1
18.77
Min
6.69
Largest peers
PANW
784.60
IOT
292.71
PLTR
112.94
SAP
29.07
MSFT
27.69
IBM
20.90
ORCL
18.20
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Where Samsara (IOT) stands on P/E ratio within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Samsara (IOT) trades at 12.99 on P/S ratio, in the higher sales-valuation quartile. Investors are paying up for each dollar of revenue, so stronger margins, growth, or revenue quality need to carry that price.

IOT

Software & Services industry group

12.99

Group distribution
Max
17.91
IOT
12.99
Q3
8.78
Median
4.25
Q1
2.23
Min
0.02
Largest peers
PLTR
53.02
PANW
22.37
IOT
12.99
MSFT
11.37
SAP
6.84
ORCL
5.04
IBM
3.31
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Where Samsara (IOT) stands on P/S ratio within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Samsara (IOT) trades at 14.97 on P/B ratio, in the higher book-value quartile. The market is paying a premium to book, so stronger ROE, cleaner assets, or a better growth profile need to justify it.

IOT

Software & Services industry group

14.97

Group distribution
Max
16.63
IOT
14.97
Q3
8.50
Median
4.30
Q1
1.92
Min
-3.90
Largest peers
SAP
73.25
PLTR
34.41
IOT
14.97
PANW
9.30
MSFT
8.38
IBM
6.52
ORCL
5.68
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Where Samsara (IOT) stands on P/B ratio within its Software & Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Samsara (IOT) metric values compared with Software & Services industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: IOTIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)292.7132.91
P/S Ratio (TTM)12.994.25
P/B Ratio (MRQ)14.974.30
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)1.09%3.98%