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Endava Ltd(DAVA)

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1-STAR RATING
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$1.81
09/25/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for DAVA

09/25/2026: DAVA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Endava Ltd is a global technology services firm that provides software engineering and digital transformation solutions to enterprise clients. The company has historically thrived by delivering high-quality agile development services, though it is currently managing a slowdown in growth due to cautious global IT spending. Its primary growth opportunity lies in integrating generative AI into client workflows to provide modern, high-value consulting. However, risks such as intense competition from larger systems integrators and potential client concentration remain significant factors for investors. Endava is likely best suited for growth-oriented investors who monitor the stabilization of enterprise IT budgets and the company's progress in expanding its AI-focused offerings.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth has slowed significantly, making the investment case dependent on a cyclical rebound rather than rapid expansion.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock lacks strong positive momentum, currently requiring a clear trend reversal signal to be attractive.
Value investorMixed fitValuation has compressed, but the quality of earnings must stabilize to ensure the current price represents a value.
Dividend investorWeak fitEndava does not pay a dividend as it focuses on reinvestment, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe company's high volatility and exposure to cyclical IT spending make it unsuitable for conservative, risk-averse investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to sharp swings based on quarterly earnings revisions and macro sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumCurrent valuations require a return to consistent growth to justify price levels.
Competition risk (AI competition)HighIncreasing automation and low-cost AI-driven tools threaten the margins of traditional IT service models.
Business qualityMediumWhile the firm has a strong engineering culture, it lacks the massive scale and capital depth of the largest industry players.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no income stream for investors, limiting the floor for valuation in poor market conditions.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on the company's ability to pivot its workforce toward high-demand AI technologies.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

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 -2.04%
Avg. Invested days 38
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
DAVA receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
DAVA has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+23.9%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 6.2%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+4.3%), soft profitability (net margin 2.7%), modest insider ownership of 1.03%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
DAVA's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (6.2% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is DAVA's strongest growth driver at +23.9% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while free-cash-flow growth (-1.7%, slightly negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 45.8% and approximately 89.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.03% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

T. Rowe Price Investment Management,Inc. 7.72%
Paradice Investment Management LLC 5.58%
CDAM (UK) Ltd 4.49%
Acadian Asset Management LLC 3.13%
Prescott Group Capital Management LLC 3.01%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
DAVA generates approximately $257 of gross profit, $41 of operating income, and $62 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 12.03%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
DAVA has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Small / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 89.83M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 5.28
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 5.28
Volume (30-day avg) 534.8K shares
Beta 1.03
52 Weeks Range 1.68 - 9.88
Updated Date 09/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.68 - 9.88
Updated Date 09/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -8.81

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Digital Product DevelopmentEnd-to-end software engineering and design services for enterprise digital platforms.The company gets paid for building and maintaining the software that powers customer businesses.
Geography: North America & EuropePrimary revenue regions for premium IT consulting and engineering services.Revenue is heavily tied to Western corporate IT budgets, making them sensitive to economic health in these regions.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-09-24
When Before Market
Estimate 0.07
Actual 0.22

Profitability

Profit Margin -56.12%
Operating Margin (TTM) -3.37%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.28%
Return on Equity (TTM) -99.81%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 2.04
Enterprise Value 359.23M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.12
Enterprise Value 359.23M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.12
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.37
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 2262.58
Shares Outstanding 39.40M
Shares Floating 35.24M
Shares Outstanding 39.40M
Shares Floating 35.24M
Percent Insiders 1.03
Percent Institutions 45.82

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Financial Metrics

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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)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Endava Ltd

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters -
IPO Launch date 2018-07-27
Founder, CEO & Director Mr. John Edward Cotterell
Sector Technology
Industry Software - Infrastructure
Full time employees 11225
Full time employees 11225

Endava plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides technology services in North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company offers digital product acceleration services comprising product strategy, experience design, growth marketing, and analytics; advisory and digital strategy services consisting of technology strategy, enterprise architecture, and data strategy; and delivery services, including agile transformation, distributed agile delivery, accelerated DevOps delivery, and delivery management. It also provides digital engineering services, such as architecture, cloud application engineering, platform engineering, software security, and test engineering, as well as virtual, augmented, and extended reality; data and AI services, including artificial intelligence, and data engineering and platforms; and modern managed services comprising modern application management, managed cloud, service delivery, smart desk, and managed security. The company serves the healthcare and life sciences, government, insurance, retail and consumer goods, automotive, energy and resources, finance and banking, government, media and entertainment, payment, private equity, supply chain and logistics, technology, telecommunication, and travel industries. Endava plc was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.