NOW (ServiceNow) Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil): 5,800.00 (As of Sep. 2019)

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What is ServiceNow Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil)?

ServiceNow NOW +6.42% 79 Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil) is 5,800.00 as of Sep. 2019. GuruFocus rates NOW with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $236.02 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Backlog of orders refers to the quantity and combined monetary value of the products which have been ordered by customers but which have not shipped yet.

ServiceNow's Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil) for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 was 5,800.00 , which higher from pervious quarter (Jun. 2019)'s result by 3.57%.

ServiceNow's Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil) for the annual that ended in Dec. 2017 was 2,600.00 , which higher from pervious year (Dec. 2016)'s result by 36.84%.

The historical rank and industry rank for ServiceNow's Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil) or its related term are showing as below:

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ServiceNow  (NYSE:NOW) Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil) Explanation

The term backlog refers to a buildup of work that has not yet been completed by the company. The presence of a backlog can have positive or negative implications. For example, a rising backlog of product orders might indicate rising sales. On the other hand, companies generally want to avoid having a backlog as it could cause (or be a result of) increasing inefficiency in the production process. Likewise, a falling backlog might be a sign of lagging demand but could also be a result of improving production efficiency. Naturally, unexpected backlogs can compromise forecasts and production schedules.


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ServiceNow Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil) Historical Data

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NOW vs ADP, SNOW, CDNS: Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil) Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, ServiceNow's Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil), along with its competitors' market caps and Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil) data, can be viewed below:

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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil) of 5,800.00 mean?
ServiceNow (NOW) has a Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil) of 5,800.00 as of Sep. 2019. Backlog of orders refers to the quantity and combined monetary value of the products which have been ordered by customers but which have not shipped yet. View historical data on ServiceNow and its competitors.
Is ServiceNow's Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil) too high?
ServiceNow's current Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil) is 5,800.00. Overall, ServiceNow has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ServiceNow's Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil) compare to ADP and SNOW?
ServiceNow's Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil) of 5,800.00 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil) for a Software company?
A good Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil) depends on the Software industry context. However, Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil) mean?
A high Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Backlog of orders refers to the quantity and combined monetary value of the products which have been ordered by customers but which have not shipped yet. View historical data on ServiceNow and its competitors. ServiceNow's current Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil) is 5,800.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ServiceNow stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ServiceNow (NOW) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $236.02, compared to a current price of $124.88 — trading 47.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil) is 5,800.00. ServiceNow's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil) calculated?
Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ServiceNow (NOW), the current Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil) is 5,800.00 as of Sep. 2019. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is ServiceNow (NOW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ServiceNow stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $124.88 is trading 47.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $236.02. GuruFocus considers ServiceNow to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NOW:

  • Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil): 5,800.00
  • GF Value™: $236.02 vs. price of $124.88 (47.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NOW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ServiceNow Business Description

Address 2225 Lawson Lane, Santa Clara, CA, USA, 95054
ServiceNow Inc provides software solutions to structure and automate various business processes via a SaaS delivery model. The company primarily focuses on the IT function for enterprise customers. ServiceNow began with IT service management, expanded within the IT function, and more recently directed its workflow automation logic to functional areas beyond IT, notably customer service, HR service delivery, and security operations. ServiceNow also offers an application development platform as a service.
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