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Bentley Systems Inc (BSY)

Bentley Systems Inc (BSY) 3-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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11/05/2025: BSY (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 3 star rating for performance

Moderate Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.

Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

16 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $58.93

1 Year Target Price $58.93

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$58.93 Target price
52w Low $36.41
Current$48.48
52w High $59.17

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 3.43%
Avg. Invested days 40
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 14.72B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 59.12
1Y Target Price 58.93
Price to earnings Ratio 59.12
1Y Target Price 58.93
Volume (30-day avg) 16
Beta 1.22
52 Weeks Range 36.41 - 59.17
Updated Date 11/6/2025
52 Weeks Range 36.41 - 59.17
Updated Date 11/6/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 0.12%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.82

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-05
When -
Estimate 0.2748
Actual 0.27

Profitability

Profit Margin 18.45%
Operating Margin (TTM) 22.5%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 6.5%
Return on Equity (TTM) 24.12%

Valuation

Trailing PE 59.12
Forward PE 40.98
Enterprise Value 18181241700
Price to Sales(TTM) 10.08
Enterprise Value 18181241700
Price to Sales(TTM) 10.08
Enterprise Value to Revenue 12.81
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 45.73
Shares Outstanding 292093306
Shares Floating 149290128
Shares Outstanding 292093306
Shares Floating 149290128
Percent Insiders 44.99
Percent Institutions 46.36

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Bentley Systems Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Bentley Systems was founded in 1984 by the Bentley brothers. Initially focused on CAD software for architects and engineers, it expanded to offer a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for infrastructure development. Key milestones include the release of MicroStation and the development of project lifecycle management software.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Engineering Design: Provides software for 3D modeling, simulation, and analysis of infrastructure projects, including buildings, bridges, and roads.
  • Project Delivery: Offers solutions for managing project information, coordinating teams, and streamlining workflows throughout the construction lifecycle.
  • Asset and Network Performance: Provides software for managing infrastructure assets, monitoring performance, and optimizing operations, including asset maintenance and digital twins.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Greg Bentley serves as the Chairman and CEO. The company is structured around its core business segments, with leadership teams responsible for product development, sales, and marketing within each area.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • MicroStation: A CAD software platform used for 2D and 3D design and drafting. Competitors include Autodesk's AutoCAD and Dassault Systu00e8mes' CATIA. Market share data not readily available; Bentley is a leading player in the infrastructure CAD market. Users exceed 500,000 globally.
  • OpenBuildings Designer: Software for building design and documentation. Competitors include Revit (Autodesk) and ArchiCAD (Graphisoft). Market share data not readily available. It competes directly with Autodesk and is aimed at larger AECO enterprises.
  • AssetWise: A solution for managing infrastructure assets and improving operational performance. Competitors include IBM Maximo and Oracle EAM. Market share data not readily available; focuses on infrastructure asset lifecycle management and digital twins.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The infrastructure software market is growing, driven by increasing demand for digital transformation, BIM adoption, and asset management solutions. Factors include aging infrastructure, sustainability concerns, and urbanization.

Positioning

Bentley Systems is a leading provider of software solutions for infrastructure engineering, design, and operations. Its competitive advantage lies in its comprehensive portfolio, industry expertise, and focus on infrastructure lifecycle management.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for infrastructure software is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars annually. Bentley is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this market due to its domain expertise and comprehensive product offerings.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong industry expertise and reputation
  • Comprehensive product portfolio
  • Large installed base
  • Focus on infrastructure lifecycle management
  • Recurring revenue model

Weaknesses

  • Complex product suite can be challenging for new users
  • Dependence on professional services for implementation
  • Limited presence in some geographic regions compared to Autodesk.

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for digital twins and BIM
  • Expansion into new markets and verticals
  • Strategic acquisitions to broaden product offerings
  • Partnerships with other technology providers
  • Cloud based product offering growth

Threats

  • Intense competition from Autodesk and other players
  • Economic downturns could impact infrastructure spending
  • Rapid technological changes
  • Cybersecurity risks
  • Open Source alternatives gaining popularity

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • ADSK
  • PTC
  • TRMB

Competitive Landscape

Bentley Systems competes with Autodesk, PTC, and Trimble. Bentley's strength lies in its deep expertise in infrastructure, while Autodesk has a broader portfolio across multiple industries. Bentley's focus on asset lifecycle management also differentiates it.

Major Acquisitions

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  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 70
  • Strategic Rationale: Enhance digital twin and simulation capabilities. Strengthened infrastructure asset management offerings.

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  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 43
  • Strategic Rationale: Add real-time sensor data integration for infrastructure performance monitoring.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

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Summary

Bentley Systems is a strong player in the infrastructure software market, leveraging its domain expertise and comprehensive product portfolio. It benefits from the growing demand for digital twins and BIM but faces intense competition from larger companies like Autodesk. Successful execution of strategic initiatives and further expansion into new markets are crucial for continued growth.

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About Bentley Systems Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Exton, PA, United States
IPO Launch date 2020-09-23
CEO & Director Mr. Nicholas H. Cumins
Sector Technology
Industry Software - Application
Full time employees 5500
Full time employees 5500

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, together with its subsidiaries, provides infrastructure engineering software solutions in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. The company offers open modeling applications, such as MicroStation, OpenBridge, OpenBuildings, OpenFlows, OpenPlant, OpenRail, OpenRoads, OpenSite and OpenSite+, OpenTower, OpenTunnel, OpenUtilities, and OpenWindowPower; and open simulation applications, including ADINA, AutoPIPE, LEGION, OpenPaths, Power Line Systems, RAM, SACS, SPIDA, and STAAD; and geoprofessional applications for modeling and simulation of near and deep subsurface conditions, including AGS, Central, GeoStudio, Imago, Leapfrog, MX Deposit, Oasis montaj, OpenGround, and PLAXIS. It also provides infrastructure cloud applications, such as ProjectWise, SYNCHRO, and AssetWise, as well as Cesim and iTwin platform that enables users to create and curate cloud native 4D/5D digital representations of physical infrastructure assets consisting of iTwin Capture, iTwin Experience, and iTwin IoT platforms. The company serves civil, structural, geotechnical, subsurface, process engineers, architects, geospatial professionals, city and regional planners, contractors, fabricators, and operations and maintenance engineers. Bentley Systems, Incorporated was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania.