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Formula Systems (1985) Ltd.Income Statement
| Period | Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | Net Profit Margin | Earnings Per Share | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $696.64M ▼ | $81.15M ▼ | $17.33M ▲ | 2.49% ▲ | $0.76 ▼ | $65.94M ▼ |
| Q2-2025 | $743.37M ▼ | $117.61M ▲ | $15.05M ▼ | 2.02% ▼ | $0.98 ▼ | $67.89M ▼ |
| Q1-2025 | $754.68M ▲ | $110.16M ▲ | $19.32M ▼ | 2.56% ▼ | $1.26 ▼ | $70.54M ▼ |
| Q4-2024 | $691.5M ▼ | $109.26M ▲ | $20.05M ▼ | 2.9% ▼ | $1.31 ▼ | $71.87M ▲ |
| Q3-2024 | $699.93M | $101.87M | $23.62M | 3.37% | $1.55 | $71.03M |
What's going well?
The company cut operating expenses sharply, showing better cost control. Interest expense also fell, and the business remains profitable.
What's concerning?
Revenue and gross profit dropped, margins are shrinking, and a big jump in share count is hurting earnings per share. One-time items and discontinued operations make results less clear.
Balance Statement
| Period | Cash & Short-term | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $432.08M ▲ | $3.33B ▲ | $1.75B ▲ | $777.69M ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $406.17M ▼ | $3.2B ▲ | $1.73B ▲ | $722.92M ▲ |
| Q1-2025 | $526.79M ▼ | $3.05B ▲ | $1.67B ▲ | $681.02M ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $563.2M ▲ | $3.01B ▲ | $1.63B ▲ | $679.34M ▲ |
| Q3-2024 | $510.85M | $2.85B | $1.49B | $660.09M |
What's financially strong about this company?
The company has more than enough current assets to cover its short-term bills, is reducing debt, and has positive equity. Cash is growing, and working capital is efficient with inventory and receivables both decreasing.
What are the financial risks or weaknesses?
Debt is still a significant part of the capital structure, and a large chunk is due within a year. Intangible assets are a notable portion of the asset base, and deferred revenue has dropped to zero, which could signal less upfront customer commitment.
Cash Flow Statement
| Period | Net Income | Cash From Operations | Cash From Investing | Cash From Financing | Net Change | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $17.33M ▲ | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Q2-2025 | $15.05M ▼ | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Q1-2025 | $19.32M ▼ | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Q4-2024 | $20.05M ▼ | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Q3-2024 | $23.62M | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Revenue by Geography
| Region | Q3-2018 | Q4-2018 |
|---|---|---|
Magic Software | $70.00M ▲ | $70.00M ▲ |
5-Year Trend Analysis
A comprehensive look at Formula Systems (1985) Ltd.'s financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.
Key positives include steady revenue growth, improving profitability, and robust cash generation, all supported by a strong liquidity position and moderate leverage. The company benefits from a diversified business model across software and IT services, deep industry expertise in attractive niches like insurance technology, and meaningful recurring revenue. Rising retained earnings and disciplined capital spending further reinforce financial stability, while increasing R&D and active innovation position the group to participate in long‑term digital transformation trends.
Main risks center on the heavy use of goodwill and intangible assets from acquisitions, which could be vulnerable if integration falters or growth slows. Overheads are trending higher and could compress margins if not carefully controlled. Competitive intensity is high across all of Formula’s markets, and rapid technological change—especially around AI, cloud, and cybersecurity—could challenge any slower‑moving product lines. Cyclicality in IT budgets and sector‑specific shocks in insurance, finance, or public spending also pose potential headwinds.
Based on the available data, Formula Systems seems to be on a constructive path, combining healthy financials with a portfolio that is aligned to enduring tech themes such as AI, digital transformation, and industry‑specific software. If the company can continue to innovate, manage acquisitions prudently, and keep overhead growth in check, it is well placed to sustain gradual revenue and earnings expansion. However, the outlook remains sensitive to execution on technology roadmaps, integration of acquired businesses, and the broader spending environment in its key end markets.
About Formula Systems (1985) Ltd.
https://www.formulasystems.comFormula Systems (1985) Ltd., through its subsidiaries, provides proprietary and non-proprietary software solutions, IT professional services, software product marketing and support, and computer infrastructure and integration solutions worldwide.
Income Statement
| Period | Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | Net Profit Margin | Earnings Per Share | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $696.64M ▼ | $81.15M ▼ | $17.33M ▲ | 2.49% ▲ | $0.76 ▼ | $65.94M ▼ |
| Q2-2025 | $743.37M ▼ | $117.61M ▲ | $15.05M ▼ | 2.02% ▼ | $0.98 ▼ | $67.89M ▼ |
| Q1-2025 | $754.68M ▲ | $110.16M ▲ | $19.32M ▼ | 2.56% ▼ | $1.26 ▼ | $70.54M ▼ |
| Q4-2024 | $691.5M ▼ | $109.26M ▲ | $20.05M ▼ | 2.9% ▼ | $1.31 ▼ | $71.87M ▲ |
| Q3-2024 | $699.93M | $101.87M | $23.62M | 3.37% | $1.55 | $71.03M |
What's going well?
The company cut operating expenses sharply, showing better cost control. Interest expense also fell, and the business remains profitable.
What's concerning?
Revenue and gross profit dropped, margins are shrinking, and a big jump in share count is hurting earnings per share. One-time items and discontinued operations make results less clear.
Balance Statement
| Period | Cash & Short-term | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $432.08M ▲ | $3.33B ▲ | $1.75B ▲ | $777.69M ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $406.17M ▼ | $3.2B ▲ | $1.73B ▲ | $722.92M ▲ |
| Q1-2025 | $526.79M ▼ | $3.05B ▲ | $1.67B ▲ | $681.02M ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $563.2M ▲ | $3.01B ▲ | $1.63B ▲ | $679.34M ▲ |
| Q3-2024 | $510.85M | $2.85B | $1.49B | $660.09M |
What's financially strong about this company?
The company has more than enough current assets to cover its short-term bills, is reducing debt, and has positive equity. Cash is growing, and working capital is efficient with inventory and receivables both decreasing.
What are the financial risks or weaknesses?
Debt is still a significant part of the capital structure, and a large chunk is due within a year. Intangible assets are a notable portion of the asset base, and deferred revenue has dropped to zero, which could signal less upfront customer commitment.
Cash Flow Statement
| Period | Net Income | Cash From Operations | Cash From Investing | Cash From Financing | Net Change | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $17.33M ▲ | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Q2-2025 | $15.05M ▼ | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Q1-2025 | $19.32M ▼ | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Q4-2024 | $20.05M ▼ | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Q3-2024 | $23.62M | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Revenue by Geography
| Region | Q3-2018 | Q4-2018 |
|---|---|---|
Magic Software | $70.00M ▲ | $70.00M ▲ |
5-Year Trend Analysis
A comprehensive look at Formula Systems (1985) Ltd.'s financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.
Key positives include steady revenue growth, improving profitability, and robust cash generation, all supported by a strong liquidity position and moderate leverage. The company benefits from a diversified business model across software and IT services, deep industry expertise in attractive niches like insurance technology, and meaningful recurring revenue. Rising retained earnings and disciplined capital spending further reinforce financial stability, while increasing R&D and active innovation position the group to participate in long‑term digital transformation trends.
Main risks center on the heavy use of goodwill and intangible assets from acquisitions, which could be vulnerable if integration falters or growth slows. Overheads are trending higher and could compress margins if not carefully controlled. Competitive intensity is high across all of Formula’s markets, and rapid technological change—especially around AI, cloud, and cybersecurity—could challenge any slower‑moving product lines. Cyclicality in IT budgets and sector‑specific shocks in insurance, finance, or public spending also pose potential headwinds.
Based on the available data, Formula Systems seems to be on a constructive path, combining healthy financials with a portfolio that is aligned to enduring tech themes such as AI, digital transformation, and industry‑specific software. If the company can continue to innovate, manage acquisitions prudently, and keep overhead growth in check, it is well placed to sustain gradual revenue and earnings expansion. However, the outlook remains sensitive to execution on technology roadmaps, integration of acquired businesses, and the broader spending environment in its key end markets.

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Guy Bernstein
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