NTCT (NetScout Systems) Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.46 (As of Jun. 2026)

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NTCT NetScout Systems Inc NTCT
65 GF Score
Price $38.47
GF Value $23.87
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is NetScout Systems Scaled Net Operating Assets?

NetScout Systems NTCT +1.18% 65 Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.46 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates NTCT with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

NetScout Systems's operating assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,681.4 Mil. NetScout Systems's operating liabilities for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $607.8 Mil. NetScout Systems's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,354.5 Mil. Therefore, NetScout Systems's scaled net operating assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.46.


NetScout Systems Scaled Net Operating Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NetScout Systems's Scaled Net Operating Assets can be seen below:

* 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.

NetScout Systems Scaled Net Operating Assets Chart

NetScout Systems Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Scaled Net Operating Assets
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.58 0.55 0.57 0.43 0.47

NetScout Systems Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Scaled Net Operating Assets Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.48 0.51 0.51 0.44 0.46

NTCT vs EEFT, TDC, STNE: Scaled Net Operating Assets Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, NetScout Systems's Scaled Net Operating Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Scaled Net Operating Assets 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.


NetScout Systems Scaled Net Operating Assets vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, NetScout Systems's Scaled Net Operating Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NetScout Systems's Scaled Net Operating Assets falls into.


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NetScout Systems Scaled Net Operating Assets Calculation

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

NetScout Systems's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(A: Mar. 2026 )
=(Operating Assets (A: Mar. 2026 )-Operating Liabilities (A: Mar. 2026 ))/Total Assets (A: Mar. 2025 )
=(1686.56-665.665)/2186.578
=0.47

where

Operating Assets(A: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=2354.517 - 667.957
=1686.56

Operating Liabilities(A: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=705.257 - 29.718 - 9.874
=665.665

NetScout Systems's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Operating Assets (Q: Jun. 2026 )-Operating Liabilities (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(1681.427-607.834)/2354.517
=0.46

where

Operating Assets(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=2310.838 - 629.411
=1681.427

Operating Liabilities(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=647.814 - 29.144 - 10.836
=607.834

* 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.

What does a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.46 mean?
NetScout Systems (NTCT) has a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.46 as of Jun. 2026. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on NetScout Systems and its competitors.
Is NetScout Systems' Scaled Net Operating Assets too high?
NetScout Systems' current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.46. Overall, NetScout Systems has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NetScout Systems' Scaled Net Operating Assets compare to EEFT and TDC?
NetScout Systems' Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.46 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets for a Software company?
A good Scaled Net Operating Assets depends on the Software industry context. However, Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets mean?
A high Scaled Net Operating Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on NetScout Systems and its competitors. NetScout Systems's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NetScout Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NetScout Systems (NTCT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.87, compared to a current price of $38.47 — trading 61.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.46. NetScout Systems' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Scaled Net Operating Assets calculated?
Scaled Net Operating Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NetScout Systems (NTCT), the current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.46 as of Jun. 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 NetScout Systems (NTCT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NetScout Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $38.47 is trading 61.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.87. GuruFocus considers NetScout Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NTCT:

  • Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.46
  • GF Value™: $23.87 vs. price of $38.47 (61.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

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


NetScout Systems Business Description

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Address 310 Littleton Road, Westford, MA, USA, 01886-4105
NetScout Systems Inc is engaged in providing enterprise network observability, carrier service assurance, cybersecurity, and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS), protection solutions. It bases its solutions on proprietary adaptive service intelligence technology, which helps customers monitor and identify performance issues and provides insight into network-based security threats. These solutions also deliver real-time and historical information, which provides insight to restore service and understand the quality of user experience. The company derives revenue from the sale of network management tools and security solutions. Its geographical regions include USA, which derives maximum revenue, Europe, Asia, and Rest of the World.
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