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Box Inc(BOX)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
4-STAR RATING
REGULAR BUY
BUY for 15 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+18.36% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$43.45
10/30/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BOX

10/30/2026: BOX (4-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 15 days. Simulated Profits (18.36%). Updated daily EoD!

Box Inc is a specialized enterprise cloud-content management firm that provides a secure platform for file sharing, collaboration, and document automation. The company is known for its strong focus on enterprise-grade security and platform neutrality, which helps it compete against massive bundled ecosystems like Microsoft. Its primary investment opportunity lies in the successful adoption of its AI and workflow automation tools, which drive upsells and increase value to customers. However, Box faces significant risks from price competition and feature bundling by larger software rivals, as well as ongoing challenges in maintaining high profitability. The stock may suit growth-oriented investors interested in enterprise SaaS, though potential shareholders should monitor competitive dynamics.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitBox shows steady growth but is in a mature phase of its life cycle compared to hyper-growth SaaS peers.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is conditional on positive market sentiment and sustained breakout signals in the software sector.
Value investorMixed fitThe valuation may look attractive if the transition to AI-driven workflows successfully drives margin expansion.
Dividend investorWeak fitBox does not currently offer a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitExposure to the competitive tech sector and historical price volatility makes it less suitable for risk-averse investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highTechnology stocks often experience significant price swings based on interest rate sentiment and sector rotation.
Valuation riskMediumInvestors must weigh the company's growth prospects against its current market multiples.
Competition risk (AI/Cloud Platform competition)HighCompetition from tech giants like Microsoft, who bundle storage with productivity suites, remains the primary threat to market share.
Business qualityMediumWhile the platform is mission-critical for many, the commoditization of storage pressures long-term margins.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend income available for investors.
Execution riskMediumThe company must successfully transition users to high-margin AI add-ons to maintain growth and profitability targets.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 28.65%
Avg. Invested days 32
Today’s Advisory Regular Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BOX receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics. The rating is constrained by limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BOX has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong cash generation (FCF margin 29.8%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-58.6%), moderate revenue growth (+8.0%), soft profitability (net margin 8.6%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BOX's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (29.8% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is BOX's strongest growth driver at +8.0% FY2026 versus FY2025 (moderate, 3 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-58.6%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 104.8% and approximately 96.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 3.21% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 18.54%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 8.12%
Earnest Partners LLC 5.19%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.39%
State Street Corp 4.32%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BOX generates approximately $792 of gross profit, $71 of operating income, and $298 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Solid margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -16.87% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
BOX has a high-quality, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 5.96B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 62.97
1Y Target Price 39.86
Price to earnings Ratio 62.97
1Y Target Price 39.86
Volume (30-day avg) 2.7M shares
Beta 0.72
52 Weeks Range 21.34 - 43.85
Updated Date 11/01/2026
52 Weeks Range 21.34 - 43.85
Updated Date 11/01/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.69

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Subscription ServicesPlatform usage fees and add-on products like Box AI, Relay, and security suites.This is the core, recurring revenue that demonstrates the value of the platform to enterprises.
Professional ServicesConsulting and implementation services for large enterprise deployments.This supports adoption but is a lower-margin, non-recurring revenue stream.

Valuation

Trailing PE 62.97
Forward PE 26.04
Enterprise Value 6.54B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.83
Enterprise Value 6.54B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.83
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.3
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 38.74
Shares Outstanding 137.20M
Shares Floating 132.40M
Shares Outstanding 137.20M
Shares Floating 132.40M
Percent Insiders 3.21
Percent Institutions 104.84

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon 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)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon 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)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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