The firm's financial leverage has deteriorated, with the debt-to-equity ratio rising to 0.59 in 2026Q1 from 0.36 in 2023Q4 as the equity base continues to shrink.
| Metric | TTM | Dec'25 | Dec'24 | Dec'23 | Dec'22 | Dec'21 | Dec'20 | Dec'19 | Dec'18 | Dec'17 | Dec'16 | Dec'15 | Dec'14 | Dec'13 | Dec'12 | Dec'11 | Dec'10 | Dec'09 | Dec'08 | Dec'07 | Dec'06 | Dec'05 | Dec'04 | Dec'03 | Dec'02 | Dec'01 | Dec'00 | Dec'99 | Dec'98 | Dec'97 | Dec'96 |
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| Total Current Assets | 218.37M | 212.69M | 201.36M | 216M | 235.29M | 269.49M | 217.16M | 192.04M | 236.09M | 236.82M | 223.44M | 197.73M | 208M | 266.39M | 336.56M | 337.36M | 317.79M | 340.8M | 310.9M | 354.01M | 298.88M | 198.51M | 178.99M | 179.82M | 221.85M | 240.17M | 242.42M | 146M | 92.7M | 69M | 54.3M |
| Cash & Short-Term Investments | 73.9M | 127.66M | 104.67M | 124.49M | 123.32M | 134.28M | 90.26M | 67.9M | 140.3M | 134.12M | 138.1M | 101.11M | 104.53M | 155.15M | 233.69M | 218.04M | 206.92M | 249.84M | 213.43M | 248.97M | 207.83M | 132.27M | 127.44M | 126.73M | 194.63M | 205.18M | 174.74M | 98.7M | 10.4M | 7.7M | 34.4M |
| Cash Only | 73.9M | 63.34M | 56.09M | 72.91M | 123.32M | 115.77M | 90.26M | 67.9M | 140.3M | 79.79M | 76.96M | 53.33M | 49.65M | 74.13M | 98.81M | 81.05M | 86.93M | 97.81M | 129.48M | 53.16M | 39.16M | 48.54M | 37.33M | 22.39M | 11.48M | 17.75M | 15.85M | 13.4M | 10.4M | 7.7M | 34.4M |
| Short-Term Investments | 0 | 64.32M | 48.58M | 51.58M | 0 | 18.51M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.33M | 61.15M | 47.77M | 54.88M | 81.01M | 134.88M | 136.99M | 119.99M | 152.04M | 83.95M | 195.81M | 168.68M | 83.73M | 90.11M | 104.35M | 183.15M | 187.44M | 158.89M | 85.3M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accounts Receivable | 40.9M | 50.85M | 55.49M | 59M | 73.34M | 86.97M | 84.69M | 84.61M | 67.32M | 70.02M | 58.81M | 67.36M | 67.43M | 77.54M | 74.62M | 81.38M | 73.57M | 67.44M | 64.23M | 69.86M | 59.73M | 52.18M | 39.21M | 40.01M | 17.79M | 24.5M | 49.92M | 37M | 21.2M | 11.2M | 8.1M |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 38.5 | 46.76 | 46.83 | 44.79 | 49.78 | 64.21 | 68.85 | 66.89 | 68.72 | 75.69 | 65.83 | 78.36 | 78.87 | 95.09 | 92.98 | 104.73 | 107.11 | 105.48 | 97.32 | 120.25 | 120.13 | 124.29 | 103.35 | 115.91 | 66.99 | 56.2 | 115.95 | 154.7 | 125.62 | 101.19 | 118.26 |
| Inventory | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.63M | 23.62M | 20.33M | 15.68M | 13.73M | 12.05M | 13.53M | 13.75M | 12.94M | 9.41M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.5M | 24.54M | 21.2M | 5.13M | 5.51M | 7.08M | 5.9M | 6.04M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Days Inventory Outstanding | - | - | - | - | - | 53.59 | 47.66 | 37.71 | 39.06 | 36.62 | 34.32 | 39.11 | 39.78 | 40.34 | 30.88 | - | - | - | 97.69 | 109.76 | 105.62 | 29.96 | 36.77 | 51.63 | 63.31 | 44.9 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Current Assets | 103.57M | 34.18M | 41.2M | 23.21M | 24.56M | 0 | 0 | 1.25M | 15.68M | 13.73M | 12.05M | 13.53M | 18.35M | 15.14M | 28.26M | 25.93M | 20.57M | 14.91M | 17.7M | 23.87M | 23.71M | 8.94M | 6.83M | 6M | 3.52M | 4.44M | 17.76M | 10.3M | 61.1M | 50.1M | 11.8M |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 190.7M | 191.35M | 302.5M | 348.17M | 373.15M | 410.64M | 427.06M | 447.12M | 117.43M | 108.38M | 112.35M | 121.26M | 124.71M | 135.81M | 151.27M | 150.22M | 132.69M | 129.4M | 144.05M | 72.35M | 85.26M | 113.19M | 123.88M | 131.15M | 56.42M | 64.99M | 61.38M | 13.4M | 7.8M | 4.5M | 2.5M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | 48.9M | 41.88M | 38.75M | 59.12M | 73.18M | 93.25M | 96.33M | 99.04M | 22M | 25.25M | 23.89M | 27.57M | 32.17M | 39.87M | 46.3M | 50.45M | 19.84M | 5.82M | 6.76M | 6.83M | 5.61M | 5.77M | 6.41M | 8.27M | 10.67M | 21.26M | 22.13M | 11.6M | 7.8M | 4.5M | 2.5M |
| Fixed Asset Turnover | 8.94x | 9.48x | 11.16x | 8.13x | 7.35x | 5.30x | 4.66x | 4.66x | 16.25x | 13.37x | 13.65x | 11.38x | 9.70x | 7.47x | 6.33x | 5.62x | 12.64x | 40.07x | 35.64x | 31.03x | 32.34x | 26.55x | 21.60x | 15.24x | 9.08x | 7.49x | 7.10x | 7.53x | 7.90x | 8.98x | 10.00x |
| Goodwill | 109.12M | 120.38M | 227.96M | 244.26M | 242.15M | 244.99M | 247.21M | 243.9M | 85.17M | 76.17M | 73.19M | 74.07M | 76.68M | 80M | 78.95M | 71.54M | 67.96M | 68.31M | 67.42M | 53.68M | 53.17M | 52.64M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intangible Assets | 16.65M | 18.73M | 27.48M | 37.64M | 49.5M | 62.73M | 78M | 97.36M | 4.95M | 732K | 1.46M | 2.33M | 3.38M | 5.78M | 7.92M | 10.32M | 8.49M | 12.11M | 7.14M | 309K | 1.52M | 3.53M | 59.87M | 70.46M | 14M | 14.33M | 15.36M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Long-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 2.1M | 1.2M | 2.92M | 2.86M | 600K | 2.54M | 2.5M | 1.9M | 2.8M | 3.6M | 3.8M | 5.7M | 8.97M | 9.56M | 16.48M | 15.5M | 54M | 8M | 13M | 13M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Assets | 16.03M | 10.36M | 6.22M | 5.96M | 4.59M | 5.3M | 3.32M | 3.29M | 5.31M | 831K | 1.2M | 590K | 12.47M | 10.17M | 9.12M | 8.34M | 12.15M | 17.33M | 203K | 1.25M | 630K | 915K | 14.74M | 12.26M | 10.12M | 10.01M | 23.89M | 1.8M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Assets | 409.07M | 404.03M | 503.86M | 564.17M | 608.44M | 680.13M | 644.22M | 639.16M | 353.52M | 345.2M | 335.79M | 318.99M | 332.71M | 402.2M | 487.83M | 487.58M | 450.48M | 470.2M | 454.95M | 426.36M | 384.14M | 311.7M | 302.87M | 310.98M | 278.27M | 305.15M | 303.8M | 159.4M | 100.5M | 73.5M | 56.8M |
| Asset Turnover | 0.94x | 0.98x | 0.86x | 0.85x | 0.88x | 0.73x | 0.70x | 0.72x | 1.01x | 0.98x | 0.97x | 0.98x | 0.94x | 0.74x | 0.60x | 0.58x | 0.56x | 0.50x | 0.53x | 0.50x | 0.47x | 0.49x | 0.46x | 0.41x | 0.35x | 0.52x | 0.52x | 0.55x | 0.61x | 0.55x | 0.44x |
| Asset Growth % | -61.64% | -19.81% | -10.69% | -7.27% | -10.54% | 5.57% | 0.79% | 80.8% | 2.41% | 2.8% | 5.26% | -4.12% | -17.28% | -17.55% | 0.05% | 8.24% | -4.19% | 3.35% | 6.71% | 10.99% | 23.24% | 2.92% | -2.61% | 11.75% | -8.81% | 0.44% | 90.59% | 58.61% | 36.73% | 29.4% | 268.83% |
| Total Current Liabilities | 237.89M | 240.06M | 203.97M | 240.08M | 269.39M | 312.34M | 269.75M | 268.93M | 189.99M | 195.05M | 177.47M | 182.45M | 181.7M | 187.4M | 181.33M | 179.26M | 171.65M | 150.13M | 144.9M | 144.48M | 132.6M | 112.95M | 103.03M | 102.65M | 64.41M | 84.75M | 126.88M | 80.6M | 47M | 33M | 23M |
| Accounts Payable | 1.08M | 832K | 965K | 1.8M | 361K | 840K | 657K | 505K | 588K | 217K | 1.81M | 525K | 912K | 1.02M | 772K | 1.22M | 3.64M | 2.08M | 3.53M | 4.17M | 2.88M | 1.72M | 3.74M | 2.57M | 1.6M | 2.67M | 3.99M | 2.7M | 1.4M | 1.3M | 1.2M |
| Days Payables Outstanding | 2.8 | 1.64 | 36.51 | 3.21 | 0.59 | 1.52 | 1.33 | 0.94 | 1.47 | 0.58 | 5.14 | 1.52 | 2.64 | 3.19 | 2.53 | 4.31 | 14.13 | 9 | 14.68 | 18.67 | 14.34 | 10.03 | 24.97 | 18.71 | 17.17 | 19.82 | 32.05 | 35.58 | 23.23 | 34.63 | 48.67 |
| Short-Term Debt | 0 | 35M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.99M | 12.5M | 9.38M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Revenue (Current) | 610.75M | 141.81M | 145.4M | 156.8M | 178.02M | 213.7M | 179.97M | 179.19M | 135.33M | 145.21M | 134.26M | 140.68M | 144.57M | 152.9M | 150.48M | 147.89M | 131.52M | 117.89M | 113.84M | 111.42M | 99.88M | 86.66M | 72.36M | 68.63M | 42.12M | 59.93M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Current Liabilities | 64.69M | 15.58M | 11.82M | 19.2M | 17.97M | 5.11M | 12.75M | 16.99M | 15.61M | 10.91M | 8.02M | 8.79M | 11.98M | 13.04M | 13.38M | 9.24M | 15.34M | 14.02M | 17.65M | 14.88M | 16M | 14.66M | 17.55M | 0 | 0 | 498K | 122.88M | 77.9M | 45.6M | 31.7M | 21.8M |
| Current Ratio | 0.92x | 0.89x | 0.99x | 0.90x | 0.87x | 0.86x | 0.81x | 0.71x | 1.24x | 1.21x | 1.26x | 1.08x | 1.14x | 1.42x | 1.86x | 1.88x | 1.85x | 2.27x | 2.15x | 2.45x | 2.25x | 1.76x | 1.74x | 1.75x | 3.44x | 2.83x | 1.91x | 1.81x | 1.97x | 2.09x | 2.36x |
| Quick Ratio | 0.92x | 0.89x | 0.99x | 0.90x | 0.87x | 0.77x | 0.72x | 0.64x | 1.16x | 1.14x | 1.19x | 1.01x | 1.07x | 1.35x | 1.80x | 1.88x | 1.85x | 2.27x | 1.98x | 2.28x | 2.09x | 1.71x | 1.68x | 1.68x | 3.35x | 2.76x | 1.91x | 1.81x | 1.97x | 2.09x | 2.36x |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 35.7 | - | - | - | - | 116.29 | 115.19 | 103.66 | 106.31 | 111.73 | 95.01 | 115.96 | 116.01 | 132.24 | 121.33 | - | - | - | 180.33 | 211.34 | 211.41 | 144.22 | 115.15 | 148.83 | 113.13 | 81.28 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 65.13M | 37.45M | 70.35M | 83.83M | 117.39M | 163.89M | 188.71M | 212.14M | 11.94M | 8.96M | 8.28M | 9.24M | 9.41M | 10.14M | 9.43M | 17.58M | 6.92M | 8.12M | 6.55M | 6.86M | 6.63M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Long-Term Debt | 62.34M | 0 | 35M | 35M | 50M | 75M | 95.3M | 121.17M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capital Lease Obligations | 96.42M | 29.51M | 24.81M | 37.67M | 50.75M | 65.04M | 70.32M | 67.06M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 5.88M | 5.88M | 8.71M | 8.68M | 14.13M | 21.35M | 21.53M | 22.88M | 969K | 500K | 100K | 204K | 97K | 852K | 361K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.55M | 6.86M | 6.63M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | 2.79M | 2.05M | 1.84M | 2.48M | 2.51M | 2.5M | 1.56M | 1.02M | 10.97M | 8.96M | 8.28M | 9.03M | 9.31M | 9.29M | 9.43M | 17.58M | 6.92M | 8.12M | 0 | 0 | 0 | -5.84M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | 303.01M | 277.51M | 274.32M | 323.91M | 386.78M | 476.22M | 458.45M | 481.07M | 201.92M | 204.01M | 185.75M | 191.69M | 191.1M | 197.54M | 190.76M | 196.84M | 178.57M | 158.25M | 151.45M | 151.34M | 139.24M | 112.95M | 103.03M | 102.65M | 64.41M | 84.75M | 126.88M | 80.6M | 47M | 33M | 23M |
| Total Debt | 62.34M | 71.89M | 72.57M | 86.85M | 114.38M | 153.03M | 190.09M | 209.81M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net Debt | -11.56M | 8.56M | 16.48M | 13.95M | -8.93M | 18.75M | 99.84M | 141.91M | -140.3M | -79.79M | -76.96M | -53.33M | -49.65M | -74.13M | -98.81M | -81.05M | -86.93M | -97.81M | -129.48M | -53.16M | -39.16M | -48.54M | -37.33M | -22.39M | -11.48M | -17.75M | -15.85M | -13.4M | -10.4M | -7.7M | -34.4M |
| Debt / Equity | 0.59x | 0.57x | 0.32x | 0.36x | 0.52x | 0.75x | 1.02x | 1.33x | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Debt / EBITDA | 4.63x | 4.30x | 2.35x | 2.24x | 1.64x | 2.05x | 3.21x | 4.91x | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.86x | 0.51x | 0.53x | 0.36x | -0.13x | 0.25x | 1.69x | 3.32x | -4.45x | -2.28x | -1.95x | -1.91x | -1.67x | -2.22x | -2.35x | -1.80x | -2.29x | -2.50x | -2.92x | -1.87x | -1.48x | -2.23x | -2.85x | -1.28x | -1.58x | -0.56x | -0.45x | -0.72x | -0.87x | -0.96x | -7.64x |
| Interest Coverage | 0.27x | 0.73x | 1.88x | 3.05x | 13.48x | 8.86x | 3.42x | -0.19x | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Equity | 106.05M | 126.53M | 229.54M | 240.26M | 221.66M | 203.91M | 185.77M | 158.09M | 151.6M | 141.19M | 150.04M | 127.3M | 141.6M | 204.66M | 297.07M | 290.74M | 271.91M | 311.94M | 303.5M | 275.02M | 244.91M | 198.75M | 199.85M | 208.32M | 213.87M | 220.4M | 176.93M | 78.8M | 53.5M | 40.5M | 33.8M |
| Equity Growth % | -138.36% | -44.88% | -4.47% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.77% | 17.51% | 4.28% | 7.37% | -5.9% | 17.86% | -10.1% | -30.81% | -31.11% | 2.18% | 6.92% | -12.83% | 2.78% | 10.36% | 12.29% | 23.22% | -0.55% | -4.07% | -2.59% | -2.96% | 24.57% | 124.53% | 47.29% | 32.1% | 19.82% | 1590% |
| Book Value per Share | 5.56 | 6.65 | 12.02 | 12.48 | 11.56 | 10.53 | 9.81 | 8.55 | 8.25 | 7.74 | 8.21 | 7.02 | 7.45 | 9.58 | 12.96 | 12.55 | 11.79 | 13.63 | 12.87 | 11.59 | 10.66 | 9.09 | 8.90 | 9.12 | 9.04 | 9.22 | 7.21 | 3.93 | 2.85 | 2.31 | 2.58 |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 106.05M | 126.53M | 229.54M | 240.26M | 221.66M | 203.91M | 185.77M | 158.09M | 151.6M | 141.19M | 150.04M | 127.3M | 141.6M | 204.66M | 297.07M | 290.74M | 271.91M | 311.94M | 303.5M | 275.02M | 244.91M | 198.75M | 199.85M | 208.32M | 213.87M | 220.4M | 176.93M | 78.8M | 53.5M | 40.5M | 33.8M |
| Common Stock | 0 | 255K | 251K | 247K | 244K | 241K | 236K | 233K | 230K | 224K | 217K | 211K | 209K | 205K | 315K | 310K | 305K | 294K | 291K | 282K | 279K | 254K | 247K | 243K | 240K | 230K | 218K | 200K | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Retained Earnings | 30.75M | 52.57M | 171.93M | 177.68M | 174.63M | 152.82M | 127.98M | 118.15M | 127.72M | 123.01M | 121.8M | 117.14M | 117.32M | 118.42M | 117.65M | 104.66M | 81.65M | 129.56M | 110.69M | 81.48M | 62.77M | 82.42M | 71.08M | 66.94M | 64.75M | 64.17M | 46.05M | 24.4M | 13.6M | 3M | 400K |
| Treasury Stock | 0 | -229.62M | -227.12M | -211.15M | -207.07M | -191.96M | -171.89M | -171.89M | -171.89M | -161.94M | -121.98M | -120.19M | -99.25M | -26.09M | -210.84M | -181M | -162.59M | -141.25M | -120.85M | -90.43M | -85.83M | -73.53M | -50.06M | -30.3M | -20.09M | 0 | -356K | -600K | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accumulated OCI | -2.57M | -1.09M | -7.75M | -4.57M | -7.92M | -3.19M | -690K | -4.86M | -5.15M | -2.01M | -7.57M | -4.83M | -1.61M | 2.45M | 588K | -6.83M | -5.47M | -1.86M | -1.78M | -747K | -2.61M | -2.6M | -1.73M | -1.09M | 1.02M | -40K | -14.2M | -7.5M | -4.8M | -2.1M | -900K |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goodwill impairment and leverage
As reported in recent financial filings, Forrester's total equity has declined from $240.3 million in 2023Q4 to $106.1 million by 2026Q1, reflecting a persistent erosion of shareholder value that coincides with the firm's ongoing struggle to maintain profitability during its platform transition.
The consistent contraction in equity suggests that the company is consuming its retained earnings to offset operational losses and potential non-cash charges. Investors should monitor whether this downward trajectory in net assets signals a permanent impairment of the firm's long-term book value.
Based on quarterly balance sheet data, goodwill remains a significant portion of total assets at $109.1 million in 2026Q1, though this figure has been steadily written down from $244.3 million in 2023Q4, indicating a necessary recognition of overvalued historical acquisitions.
The reliance on intangible assets suggests that the firm's valuation is highly sensitive to the success of its integrated research platforms. Further write-downs may be required if the current revenue contraction persists, which would continue to pressure the company's overall asset quality and financial position.
According to the latest quarterly reports, the current ratio has fallen to 0.92 in 2026Q1, highlighting a narrowing buffer against short-term obligations as the company navigates a period of declining deferred revenue and increased pressure on its cash reserves.
A current ratio below unity suggests that the firm may face challenges in meeting its immediate liabilities without relying on external financing or improved cash collection. This liquidity constraint warrants close observation, particularly as the firm's ability to generate internal cash flow remains inconsistent.
As indicated by the provided data, the debt-to-equity ratio has climbed to 0.59 in 2026Q1 from 0.36 in 2023Q4, demonstrating that the company's leverage profile is worsening as the equity base shrinks faster than the firm can reduce its outstanding debt obligations.
While the absolute debt level has seen some reduction, the rising D/E ratio suggests that the firm's financial flexibility is becoming increasingly constrained. This trend may limit management's ability to pursue strategic investments or capital returns until the balance sheet is stabilized.
Based on reported figures, deferred revenue has fluctuated significantly, dropping from $193.7 million in 2024Q1 to $173.2 million in 2026Q1, which serves as a critical warning sign regarding the future visibility of the firm's subscription-based research revenue.
The decline in deferred revenue suggests that the company is struggling to secure long-term commitments from its client base, which may lead to further top-line pressure in subsequent quarters. This metric is arguably more indicative of the firm's underlying health than the headline cash position.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FORR stock.
As of 2025, Forrester Research, Inc. (FORR) had total assets of $404.0M including $212.7M in current assets.
Forrester Research, Inc. (FORR) carries total debt of $71.9M, offset by $127.7M in cash and short-term investments. Comparing total debt to cash helps evaluate the company's debt burden and net leverage.
Forrester Research, Inc. (FORR) has total shareholders' equity (book value) of $126.5M ($6.65 book value per share). Book value represents the net worth of the company belonging to common stock holders.
Forrester Research, Inc. (FORR) reported a current ratio of 0.89x. A current ratio above 1.0x indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting sufficient short-term liquidity.