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Gitlab Inc(GTLB)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
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PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
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$46.84
09/25/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for GTLB

09/25/2026: GTLB (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

GitLab is a major player in the DevOps software market, providing a unified platform that covers the entire software development lifecycle. Its primary strength lies in its comprehensive, single-application approach, which reduces complexity for enterprise engineering teams. The company's growth is driven by increasing adoption of its premium and ultimate subscription tiers, with significant upside potential from new AI-powered features. Risks include intense competition from established giants like Microsoft and Atlassian, as well as the need to maintain strong execution amid economic uncertainty. The stock best suits growth-oriented investors looking for exposure to enterprise digital transformation who are comfortable with the volatility inherent in high-growth software companies.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitGitLab is positioned in the high-growth DevSecOps market with a scalable SaaS model.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is highly conditional on sustained high growth rates and positive market sentiment for software-as-a-service.
Value investorWeak fitGitLab typically trades at high valuation multiples, which may not satisfy traditional value metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends, as it retains all earnings for growth investment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh market volatility and aggressive valuation make this stock unsuitable for conservative, risk-averse portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighTechnology stocks often experience significant price swings based on market sentiment and growth projections.
Valuation riskHighTrading at high price-to-sales multiples requires consistent, strong execution to justify current levels.
Competition risk (AI and Cloud competition)HighLarge incumbents like Microsoft (GitHub) can bundle competing features at lower effective prices.
Business qualityMedium / highThe platform has strong stickiness in enterprise environments, though switching costs can be lower than legacy ERP systems.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect income generation from this stock.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully scaling the sales organization and delivering on the AI product roadmap is critical for future performance.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

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

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -1.07%
Avg. Invested days 27
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
GTLB receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
GTLB has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong cash generation (FCF margin 23.2%) and solid revenue growth (+25.8%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-784.5%), soft profitability (net margin -5.9%), modest insider ownership of 3.50%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
GTLB's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 58.3%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is GTLB's strongest growth driver at +427.8% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+25.8%, solid) is also solid, while earnings growth (-784.5%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 90.0% and approximately 81.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 3.50% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.21%
AQR Capital Management LLC 5.20%
BlackRock Inc 5.18%
PRIMECAP Management Company 4.61%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.65%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
GTLB generates approximately $874 of gross profit, $-74 of operating income, and $232 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -21.84% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
GTLB 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 RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 7.81B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 55.71
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 55.71
Volume (30-day avg) 5.2M shares
Beta 0.99
52 Weeks Range 18.73 - 55.55
Updated Date 09/27/2026
52 Weeks Range 18.73 - 55.55
Updated Date 09/27/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.32

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
GitLab SubscriptionTiered per-user monthly/annual subscription fees for access to the DevOps platform.The company earns money primarily through recurring subscription fees paid by companies to use its software platform.
GeographyRevenue is recognized globally, with significant concentrations in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.GitLab serves a global customer base, providing broad geographic exposure to the enterprise software market.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 55.25
Enterprise Value 6.87B
Price to Sales(TTM) 7.4
Enterprise Value 6.87B
Price to Sales(TTM) 7.4
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.51
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -32.54
Shares Outstanding 165.50M
Shares Floating 135.56M
Shares Outstanding 165.50M
Shares Floating 135.56M
Percent Insiders 3.5
Percent Institutions 90.05

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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)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Gitlab Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters San Francisco, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 2021-10-14
CEO & Director Mr. William Staples
Sector Technology
Industry Software - Infrastructure
Full time employees 2580
Full time employees 2580

GitLab Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops software for the software development lifecycle in the United States, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company provides GitLab, an intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, which is a single application offering the entire software development lifecycle, including software, project plans, code, security scans, compliance checks, and deployment configurations. It also offers the GitLab Duo Agent Platform, which enables intelligent orchestration of teams and AI agents to execute tasks autonomously across planning, development, security, and deployment. This platform combines conversational AI assistance, purpose-built agents for specialized tasks, workflow automation, and enterprise controls. In addition, it offers related training and professional services. The company was formerly known as GitLab B.V. and changed its name to GitLab Inc. in July 2015. GitLab Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in San Francisco, California.