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Cellebrite DI(CLBT)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$11.34
10/08/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CLBT

10/08/2026: CLBT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Cellebrite DI is a global leader in digital intelligence, providing mission-critical forensics software and hardware to law enforcement and government agencies. Its primary business strength lies in its ability to extract and analyze data from secured mobile devices, creating a durable competitive position. The investment story revolves around a strategic transition to a recurring software-as-a-service model, which enhances financial predictability and growth. Investors should monitor competitive risks from evolving smartphone encryption and regulatory scrutiny regarding investigative tools. Overall, Cellebrite fits investors looking for exposure to the growing cybersecurity forensics market, though it is best suited for those comfortable with the inherent volatility of a technology-focused government vendor.

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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 investorStrong fitThe transition to a SaaS-based revenue model provides a compelling growth narrative for long-term investors.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is conditional on the company maintaining consistent growth in its subscription metrics and positive market sentiment.
Value investorMixed fitValuation may appear full for a growth-stage software firm, requiring a discount to justify a value entry.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company currently reinvests all cash flow into growth and does not pay a dividend.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe niche nature of the business and high regulatory exposure contribute to higher volatility than broad-market stocks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highTechnology-focused stocks, particularly in forensics, often react sharply to news regarding data privacy or regulation.
Valuation riskMediumHigh growth expectations are priced into the stock, meaning any earnings miss could lead to price contraction.
Competition risk (AI/Software competition)Medium / highNew entrants focusing on AI-based investigation could erode the company's competitive edge in data analysis.
Business qualityStrongThe high barrier to entry and sticky nature of government contracts speak to a high-quality, defensible business model.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no current expectation of income generation for shareholders.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully transitioning the entire customer base to a subscription model requires flawless execution.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -6.14%
Avg. Invested days 45
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CLBT receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CLBT has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+127.7%) supports the fundamentals score.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CLBT's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 22.0%). Operating efficiency is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is CLBT's strongest growth driver at +127.7% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+18.6%, solid) and free-cash-flow growth (+28.1%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 51.3% and approximately 44.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 43.25% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

True Wind Capital Management, L.P. 5.51%
Voss Capital LLC 4.55%
Pertento Partners LLP 3.18%
Phoenix Financial Ltd 2.46%
FMR Inc 2.38%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CLBT generates approximately $842 of gross profit, $140 of operating income, and $327 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 13.62%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CLBT has a Short Squeeze Candidate profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Small / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.82B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 48.8
1Y Target Price 15.36
Price to earnings Ratio 48.8
1Y Target Price 15.36
Volume (30-day avg) 2.6M shares
Beta 1.13
52 Weeks Range 9.58 - 19.98
Updated Date 10/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 9.58 - 19.98
Updated Date 10/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.23

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Subscription & LicensesRecurring revenue from software platforms like Pathfinder and annual licenses for forensics tools.Most revenue is now predictable and recurring, which is favorable for long-term valuation.
Services & SupportTraining, professional services, and hardware maintenance contracts.This segment ensures strong customer retention and long-term relationships with government agencies.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 48.8
Forward PE 35.71
Enterprise Value 2.47B
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.49
Enterprise Value 2.47B
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.49
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.8
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 23.96
Shares Outstanding 251.34M
Shares Floating 112.43M
Shares Outstanding 251.34M
Shares Floating 112.43M
Percent Insiders 43.25
Percent Institutions 51.33

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)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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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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