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Agilysys Inc(AGYS)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AGYS
09/23/2026: AGYS (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Agilysys Inc is a specialized provider of cloud-native hospitality software, focusing on point-of-sale and property management systems for large-scale operators like resorts and casinos. The company has a leading position in high-complexity environments and is successfully transitioning to a high-margin, recurring SaaS revenue model. Its primary investment opportunity lies in continued market share expansion and cross-selling across its unified software ecosystem. Key risks include intense competition from large enterprise software players and sensitivity to hospitality industry cycles. The stock generally suits growth-oriented investors who can tolerate market volatility and should monitor R&D execution and acquisition integration as primary drivers of future performance.
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Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | The company is in a clear transition to a high-margin recurring SaaS revenue model with significant runway in the hospitality sector. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Stock performance often follows successful product adoption cycles and cloud-revenue growth announcements. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | The stock typically trades at a premium valuation reflecting its high-growth profile rather than traditional value metrics. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay a dividend, focusing all cash flow on growth and expansion. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High sensitivity to hospitality industry cycles and higher valuation multiples contribute to inherent market volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | As a growth-oriented SaaS stock, shares can be sensitive to market shifts and interest rate changes. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | The stock often commands a high multiple, leaving little room for error if growth targets are missed. |
| Competition risk (enterprise software) | High | Large incumbents like Oracle have vast resources to defend their market share in hospitality. |
| Business quality | Medium | Strong recurring revenue trends are tempered by the cyclical nature of the underlying hospitality industry. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | The company does not provide income through dividends. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Successful growth depends on the continued, error-free integration of acquired technologies. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 41.82% | Avg. Invested days 40 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/23/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.83B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 65.6 | 1Y Target Price 134.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 65.6 | 1Y Target Price 134.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 249.1K shares | Beta 0.38 | 52 Weeks Range 61.50 - 145.25 | Updated Date 09/23/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 61.50 - 145.25 | Updated Date 09/23/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.53 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription Services | Revenue from cloud-based software subscriptions for PMS and POS systems. | This is the core, high-margin, predictable income stream for the company. |
| Professional Services | Implementation, training, and custom integration of software solutions. | These services act as a gateway to signing up new, long-term subscription customers. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 65.6 | Forward PE 45.25 | Enterprise Value 2.72B | Price to Sales(TTM) 8.57 |
Enterprise Value 2.72B | Price to Sales(TTM) 8.57 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 8.24 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 42 | Shares Outstanding 28.21M | Shares Floating 26.86M |
Shares Outstanding 28.21M | Shares Floating 26.86M | ||
Percent Insiders 3.63 | Percent Institutions 106.93 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Agilysys Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Alpharetta, GA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Ramesh Srinivasan | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Application | Full time employees 2413 | Website https://www.agilysys.com |
Full time employees 2413 | Website https://www.agilysys.com | ||
Agilysys, Inc. operates as a developer and marketer of software-enabled solutions and services to the hospitality industry in North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, and India. The company offers software solutions fully integrated with third party hardware and operating systems; cloud applications, support, and maintenance; subscription and maintenance; and professional services. Its hospitality software solutions comprise hospitality experience cloud offers solution ecosystems that combine core operational systems for property management, point-of-sale (POS), and inventory and procurement; and Hospitality Solution Studios. The company also provides food and beverage ecosystem solutions, such as the InfoGenesis POS, IG Kiosk, a self-service, customer-facing kiosk point of sale solution; and IG KDS, a digital kitchen management solution. Its food and beverage experience enhancer solutions include IG OnDemand; IG Fly; IG Quick Pay payment solution; IG Smart Menu; IG Digital Menu Board; IG PanOptic; Pay; eCash; gift card solution; and Analyze. In addition, the company offers hospitality and leisure ecosystem solutions comprising LMS, an on-premises or hosted, web, and mobile-enabled PMS solution; Versa; and Stay, a cloud-native SaaS property management system. Its hospitality and leisure and experience enhancer solutions consist of Book, Express Kiosk and Express Mobile for check-in and check-out; Spa software; Golf; Sales and Catering; Service; Authorize; DataMagine; Reserve solution; Digital Marketing solution; Retail POS solution; Central Reservations; Loyalty and Promotions; Membership; Residence Management; and Guest App. Further, the company provides inventory and procurement ecosystem solutions, including the Eatec solution and Stratton Warren System. The company was formerly known as Pioneer-Standard Electronics, Inc. and changed its name to Agilysys, Inc. in 2003. Agilysys, Inc. was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia.
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