FALC (FalconStor Software) Profitability Rank: 4 (As of Dec. 2025) — 33% Above Median

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FALC FalconStor Software Inc FALC
53 GF Score
Price $1.84
GF Value $1.47
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is FalconStor Software Profitability Rank?

FalconStor Software FALC 53 Profitability Rank is 4 as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates FALC with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

FalconStor Software has the Profitability Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

FalconStor Software's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 22.63%. As of today, FalconStor Software's Piotroski F-Score is 2.


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FALC vs INUV, NVNI, QH: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, FalconStor Software's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


FalconStor Software Profitability Rank vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, FalconStor Software's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where FalconStor Software's Profitability Rank falls into.


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FalconStor Software Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

FalconStor Software has the Profitability Rank of 4.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

FalconStor Software's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.75 / 3.314
=22.63 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 2 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

FalconStor Software has an F-score of 2. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 4 mean?
FalconStor Software (FALC) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on FalconStor Software and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, FalconStor Software's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00.
Is FalconStor Software's Profitability Rank too high?
FalconStor Software's current Profitability Rank of 4 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 4.00. Overall, FalconStor Software has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FalconStor Software's Profitability Rank compare to INUV and NVNI?
FalconStor Software's Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. Historically, FalconStor Software's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Software company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Software industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on FalconStor Software and its competitors. FalconStor Software's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FalconStor Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FalconStor Software (FALC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.47, compared to a current price of $1.84 — trading 25.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. FalconStor Software's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FalconStor Software (FALC), the current Profitability Rank is 4 as of Dec. 2025. 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 FalconStor Software (FALC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FalconStor Software stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.84 is trading 25.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.47. GuruFocus considers FalconStor Software to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FALC:

  • Profitability Rank: 4 (33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: $1.47 vs. price of $1.84 (25.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs

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


FalconStor Software Business Description

Address 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 500, Austin, TX, USA, 78701
FalconStor Software Inc operates in the trusted data protection software industry, modernizing disaster recovery and backup operations for the hybrid cloud environment. The company enables enterprise customers and managed service providers to secure, migrate, and protect their data while reducing storage costs and long-term retention needs. Its products are StorSafe, StorGuard, and StorSight, which deliver data protection, cloud migration, disaster recovery, ransomware recovery, and needs across multi-OS, multi-storage, and on-premises to cloud/hybrid cloud environments. The company's geographical markets include the Americas, which generate the highest revenue, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and others.
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