BSY (Bentley Systems) 3-1 Month Momentum %: -2.97% (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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BSY Bentley Systems Inc BSY
77 GF Score
Price $36.99
GF Value $62.49
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Bentley Systems 3-1 Month Momentum %?

Bentley Systems BSY +1.65% 77 3-1 Month Momentum % is -2.97% as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates BSY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $62.49 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,848 Software companies, Bentley Systems ranks better than 56.5% on this metric.

3-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-21), Bentley Systems's 3-1 Month Momentum % is -2.97%.

The industry rank for Bentley Systems's 3-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:

BSY's 3-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than
56.5% of 2848 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: -5.705 vs BSY: -2.97

Bentley Systems  (NAS:BSY) 3-1 Month Momentum % Explanation

Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 3-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past three months, but ignores the previous month.

The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.


Bentley Systems 3-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms


BSY vs DOCU, FROG, MANH: 3-1 Month Momentum % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Bentley Systems's 3-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-1 Month Momentum % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Bentley Systems 3-1 Month Momentum % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Bentley Systems's 3-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bentley Systems's 3-1 Month Momentum % falls into.


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Bentley Systems  (NAS:BSY) 3-1 Month Momentum % Calculation

3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:

3-1 Month Momentum %=( Price 1-month ago / Price 3-month ago - 1 ) * 100 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-1 Month Momentum % →
What does a 3-1 Month Momentum % of -2.97% mean?
Bentley Systems (BSY) has a 3-1 Month Momentum % of -2.97% as of Aug. 21, 2026. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Bentley Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bentley Systems ranks #1239 out of 2848 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 43.5%.
Is Bentley Systems' 3-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Bentley Systems' current 3-1 Month Momentum % is -2.97%. Based on the distribution chart, Bentley Systems ranks #1239 out of 2848 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bentley Systems has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bentley Systems' 3-1 Month Momentum % compare to DOCU and FROG?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Bentley Systems ranks #1239 out of 2848 companies for 3-1 Month Momentum %. This puts Bentley Systems in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-1 Month Momentum % for a Software company?
A good 3-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Software industry context. However, 3-1 Month Momentum % 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 3-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 3-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Bentley Systems and its competitors. Bentley Systems's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is -2.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bentley Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bentley Systems (BSY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $62.49, compared to a current price of $36.99 — trading 40.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-1 Month Momentum % is -2.97%. Bentley Systems' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bentley Systems (BSY), the current 3-1 Month Momentum % is -2.97% as of Aug. 21, 2026. 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 Bentley Systems (BSY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bentley Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $36.99 is trading 40.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $62.49. GuruFocus considers Bentley Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSY:

  • 3-1 Month Momentum %: -2.97%
  • GF Value™: $62.49 vs. price of $36.99 (40.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Bentley Systems Business Description

Other Exchanges 1BSY:ItalyBS81:Germany
Address 685 Stockton Drive, Exton, PA, USA, 19341
Bentley Systems is a software vendor that caters to civil engineers, constructors, and geospatial professionals by enabling design, simulation, and data management of infrastructure assets such as roads and bridges. While Bentley is smaller than many other design software companies, it is a market leader across a handful of specialty areas, including public works, electricity grids, and transit.
77GF Score

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