The company maintains a disciplined capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, though goodwill remains a significant risk factor at $814.4 million as of 2025Q4.
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| Total Current Assets | 2.17B | 1.49B | 1.38B | 1.37B | 1.3B | 1.16B | 965.78M | 780.95M | 694.51M | 634.01M | 454.57M | 360.39M | 338.91M | 369M | 306.99M | 331.81M | 313.38M | 333.83M | 379.24M | 304.06M | 279.92M | 291.55M | 217.01M | 193.54M | 211.18M | 326.36M | 323.78M | 256.3M |
| Cash & Short-Term Investments | 1.28B | 563.2M | 528.17M | 569.06M | 512.46M | 533.15M | 405.53M | 295.63M | 260.82M | 275.69M | 206.75M | 129.65M | 100.75M | 126.1M | 107.69M | 148.7M | 158.62M | 156.76M | 201.78M | 132.49M | 117.95M | 146.25M | 102.23M | 102.66M | 94.8M | 167.31M | 174.38M | 148.9M |
| Cash Only | 1.28B | 507.8M | 451.95M | 544.34M | 485.39M | 501.63M | 369.04M | 268.84M | 245.94M | 238.16M | 186.95M | 107.42M | 82.12M | 111.24M | 88.17M | 110.51M | 100.2M | 110.6M | 161.5M | 116.4M | 81.77M | 107.17M | 93.46M | 90.56M | 83.55M | 147.41M | 149.27M | 116.7M |
| Short-Term Investments | 371.99K | 55.4M | 76.22M | 24.71M | 27.07M | 31.53M | 36.49M | 26.79M | 14.88M | 37.53M | 19.8M | 22.24M | 18.63M | 14.87M | 19.52M | 38.19M | 58.41M | 46.16M | 40.28M | 16.08M | 36.19M | 39.07M | 8.77M | 12.1M | 11.25M | 19.9M | 25.11M | 32.2M |
| Accounts Receivable | 774.46M | 838.23M | 721.01M | 725.07M | 719.57M | 556.15M | 513.04M | 456.51M | 404.08M | 328.98M | 280.56M | 228.48M | 209.11M | 221.03M | 180.57M | 154.37M | 141.41M | 163.18M | 139.48M | 138.94M | 112.4M | 114.53M | 93.61M | 67.64M | 111.44M | 150.88M | 143.61M | 103.2M |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 106.75 | 110.95 | 100.41 | 102.88 | 109.18 | 104.96 | 110.08 | 111.61 | 108.84 | 108.31 | 128.2 | 131.04 | 95.8 | 108.33 | 102.88 | 102.5 | 109.96 | 100.81 | 103.19 | 102.92 | 81.02 | 91.55 | 93.14 | 87.15 | 107.91 | 135.73 | 156.24 | 145.55 |
| Inventory | 30.25M | 30.73M | 42.01M | 35.18M | 21.22M | 23.99M | 7.16M | 3.88M | 3.3M | 3.95M | 4.61M | 2.26M | 2.41M | 2.15M | 2.45M | 5.6M | 2.44M | 2.77M | 3.16M | 3.08M | 3.81M | 4.67M | 2.63M | 3.59M | 4.95M | 8.16M | 5.79M | 4.3M |
| Days Inventory Outstanding | 5.03 | 5.41 | 7.75 | 6.59 | 4.21 | 5.89 | 1.99 | 1.22 | 1.14 | 1.7 | 2.67 | 1.56 | 1.46 | 1.39 | 1.81 | 4.96 | 2.53 | 2.24 | 3.12 | 3.31 | 4.17 | 5.98 | 4.17 | 7.01 | 7.12 | 12.19 | 11.81 | 10.13 |
| Other Current Assets | 80.52M | 6.36M | 43.99M | 1.49M | -889K | 453K | 2.66M | 15.3M | 18.31M | 23.04M | 24.19M | 27.93M | 4.88M | 8.23M | 6.25M | 23.14M | 11.31M | 11.12M | 26.51M | 12.05M | 7.75M | 13.62M | 11.78M | 13.65M | 0 | 14K | 0 | -100K |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 1.42B | 1.53B | 1.44B | 1.42B | 1.45B | 1.36B | 1.12B | 883.51M | 866.51M | 724.66M | 763.47M | 755.72M | 539.65M | 512.04M | 364.84M | 291.96M | 253.06M | 262.79M | 233.39M | 291.45M | 350.17M | 349.47M | 311.91M | 275.06M | 238.23M | 226.93M | 129.11M | 89.9M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | 193.07M | 208.17M | 173.58M | 172.31M | 172.72M | 173.97M | 147.19M | 29.18M | 29.57M | 26.13M | 19.8M | 19.88M | 19.26M | 21.46M | 19.16M | 12.41M | 9.99M | 15.23M | 15.79M | 18.46M | 23.48M | 26.53M | 25.76M | 25.05M | 31.57M | 40.75M | 33M | 31.1M |
| Fixed Asset Turnover | 13.71x | 13.25x | 15.10x | 14.93x | 13.93x | 11.12x | 11.56x | 51.16x | 45.82x | 42.43x | 40.33x | 32.01x | 41.37x | 34.70x | 33.43x | 44.29x | 46.99x | 38.80x | 31.24x | 26.70x | 21.56x | 17.21x | 14.24x | 11.31x | 11.94x | 9.96x | 10.17x | 8.32x |
| Goodwill | 646.24M | 975.08M | 936.58M | 926.16M | 932.85M | 872.42M | 724.19M | 640.86M | 617.27M | 497.78M | 162.17M | 373.23M | 227.43M | 326.54M | 166.64M | 166.5M | 145.32M | 143.35M | 119.01M | 159.32M | 200.04M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intangible Assets | 147.62M | 217.08M | 206.93M | 222.73M | 241.94M | 222.26M | 165.28M | 150.05M | 163.98M | 129.82M | 4.92M | 76.03M | 39.64M | 74.86M | 31.54M | 33.1M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60.37M | 0 | 196.92M | 145.67M | 115.17M | 0 | 0 | 69.14M | 34.9M |
| Long-Term Investments | 353.45M | 65.11M | 45.23M | 20.64M | 28.9M | 28.48M | 26.35M | 25.65M | 25.26M | 41.31M | 203.23M | 202.89M | 162.11M | 3.35M | 82.47M | 6.04M | 13.21M | 19.54M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Assets | 50.13M | 28.99M | 27.57M | 39.75M | 23.68M | 22.7M | 21.49M | 22.77M | 16.64M | 14.39M | 70.6M | 73.92M | 76.91M | 72.2M | 53.39M | 60.78M | 229.86M | 84.67M | 87.14M | 46.26M | 120.36M | 126.02M | 140.48M | 134.85M | 206.66M | 186.18M | 26.97M | 23.9M |
| Total Assets | 3.58B | 3.01B | 2.81B | 2.79B | 2.75B | 2.52B | 2.09B | 1.66B | 1.56B | 1.36B | 1.22B | 1.12B | 878.56M | 881.04M | 671.83M | 623.77M | 566.44M | 596.62M | 612.62M | 595.5M | 630.09M | 641.02M | 528.91M | 468.6M | 449.41M | 553.29M | 452.89M | 346.2M |
| Asset Turnover | 0.74x | 0.91x | 0.93x | 0.92x | 0.88x | 0.77x | 0.81x | 0.90x | 0.87x | 0.82x | 0.66x | 0.57x | 0.91x | 0.85x | 0.95x | 0.88x | 0.83x | 0.99x | 0.81x | 0.83x | 0.80x | 0.71x | 0.69x | 0.60x | 0.84x | 0.73x | 0.74x | 0.75x |
| Asset Growth % | 18.86% | 7.18% | 0.64% | 1.71% | 9.03% | 20.67% | 25.47% | 6.63% | 14.89% | 11.55% | 9.13% | 27.04% | -0.28% | 31.14% | 7.71% | 10.12% | -5.06% | -2.61% | 2.87% | -5.49% | -1.71% | 21.2% | 12.87% | 4.27% | -18.78% | 22.17% | 30.82% | - |
| Total Current Liabilities | 1.33B | 1.14B | 985.66M | 1B | 944.69M | 779.8M | 671.29M | 525.99M | 409.99M | 359.51M | 255.75M | 231.67M | 219.32M | 223.13M | 179.56M | 177.99M | 159.92M | 190.19M | 160.65M | 178.19M | 243.03M | 266.96M | 184.3M | 177.4M | 165.78M | 137.57M | 128.36M | 99.8M |
| Accounts Payable | 368.31M | 292.07M | 258.65M | 222.48M | 205.84M | 153.32M | 125.16M | 118.79M | 95.34M | 80.11M | 68.05M | 56.58M | 52.65M | 51.94M | 40.34M | 83.87M | 37.08M | 27.28M | 57.1M | 109.21M | 40.65M | 41.6M | 31.33M | 26.81M | 38.08M | 44.18M | 36.12M | 39.5M |
| Days Payables Outstanding | 61.2 | 51.41 | 47.75 | 41.65 | 40.79 | 37.65 | 34.74 | 37.39 | 32.88 | 34.41 | 39.42 | 38.96 | 31.86 | 33.57 | 29.88 | 74.22 | 38.42 | 22.01 | 56.46 | 117.23 | 44.48 | 53.29 | 49.61 | 52.36 | 54.81 | 65.95 | 73.65 | 93.02 |
| Short-Term Debt | 254.59M | 275.58M | 218.86M | 226.18M | 224.15M | 161.9M | 156.66M | 127M | 75.64M | 88.03M | 59.3M | 46.04M | 35.64M | 39.34M | 31.47M | 22.61M | 24.69M | 13.64M | 30.48M | 49.95M | 113.42M | 32.37M | 81.88M | 87.75M | 53.25M | 22.42M | 26.59M | 19.5M |
| Deferred Revenue (Current) | 157.54M | 173.96M | 137.64M | 131.64M | 140.66M | 128.9M | 93.51M | 59.85M | 58.91M | 37.38M | 35.6M | 35.07M | 28.45M | 34M | 22.65M | 26.84M | 0 | 29.96M | 0 | 9.24M | 14.7M | 0 | 110K | 407K | 4.84M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Current Liabilities | 115.28M | 119.47M | 86.04M | 89.5M | 124.84M | 113.37M | 118.25M | 111.05M | 91.35M | 58.91M | 33M | -18.2M | 50.64M | 33.56M | 29.86M | 44.67M | 60.66M | 87.95M | 73.07M | 9.79M | 54.77M | 167.05M | 68.69M | 62.43M | 69.62M | 70.96M | 65.66M | 40.8M |
| Current Ratio | 1.63x | 1.30x | 1.40x | 1.37x | 1.38x | 1.49x | 1.44x | 1.48x | 1.69x | 1.76x | 1.78x | 1.56x | 1.55x | 1.65x | 1.71x | 1.86x | 1.96x | 1.76x | 2.36x | 1.71x | 1.15x | 1.09x | 1.18x | 1.09x | 1.27x | 2.37x | 2.52x | 2.57x |
| Quick Ratio | 1.61x | 1.28x | 1.35x | 1.33x | 1.35x | 1.46x | 1.43x | 1.48x | 1.69x | 1.75x | 1.76x | 1.55x | 1.53x | 1.64x | 1.70x | 1.83x | 1.94x | 1.74x | 2.34x | 1.69x | 1.14x | 1.07x | 1.16x | 1.07x | 1.24x | 2.31x | 2.48x | 2.53x |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 50.58 | 64.95 | 60.42 | 67.82 | 72.59 | 73.21 | 77.33 | 75.44 | 77.09 | 75.6 | 91.45 | 93.64 | 65.4 | 76.15 | 74.82 | 33.24 | 74.06 | 81.04 | 49.85 | -11 | 40.7 | 44.24 | 47.71 | 41.8 | 60.22 | 81.96 | 94.4 | 62.66 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 475.13M | 485.56M | 518.75M | 614.82M | 623.2M | 632.72M | 520.8M | 333.34M | 378.1M | 275.31M | 290.99M | 235.65M | 176.32M | 189.41M | 125.98M | 111.39M | 111.21M | 129.07M | 145.67M | 148.88M | 114.93M | 90.7M | 100.36M | 65.72M | 16.94M | 23.18M | 19.97M | 9.8M |
| Long-Term Debt | 186.73M | 249.04M | 322.43M | 421.51M | 362.26M | 383.39M | 337.47M | 254.43M | 269.36M | 170.97M | 160.76M | 108.2M | 62.45M | 64.66M | 49.7M | 35.01M | 52.46M | 72.64M | 95.56M | 103.41M | 16.81M | 27.09M | 50.98M | 33.73M | 8.14M | 0 | 7.9M | 5M |
| Capital Lease Obligations | 107.8M | 119.59M | 84.64M | 78.97M | 84.84M | 91.19M | 73.69M | 0 | 0 | 108K | 494K | 903K | 1.42M | 1.73M | 1.92M | 0 | -8.54M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 83.42M | 42.89M | 59.21M | 58.99M | 78.14M | 68.37M | 50.93M | 35.2M | 36.24M | 30.94M | 29.18M | 27.03M | 8.16M | 7.98M | 4.84M | 2.65M | 2.21M | 4.5M | 3.28M | 457K | 1.28M | 958K | 942K | 871K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | 80.72M | 61.52M | 47.61M | 47.25M | 78.19M | 72.07M | 50.03M | 39.47M | 42.47M | 64.84M | 102.67M | 98.52M | 107.66M | 113.69M | 66.99M | 8.28M | 2.64M | 2.1M | 46.83M | 45.02M | 96.84M | 62.66M | 48.43M | 31.13M | 8.8M | 23.18M | 12.07M | 4.8M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.81B | 1.63B | 1.5B | 1.62B | 1.57B | 1.41B | 1.19B | 859.33M | 788.1M | 634.82M | 546.74M | 467.32M | 395.64M | 412.54M | 305.54M | 289.38M | 271.13M | 319.25M | 306.32M | 327.07M | 357.96M | 357.66M | 284.66M | 243.12M | 182.72M | 160.75M | 148.33M | 109.6M |
| Total Debt | 592.25M | 689.45M | 669.99M | 772.67M | 712.91M | 668.54M | 603.49M | 381.43M | 344.97M | 258.66M | 220.41M | 150.02M | 98.08M | 104.05M | 46.72M | 57.62M | 58.56M | 88.53M | 126.04M | 153.36M | 130.23M | 59.46M | 132.87M | 121.48M | 61.39M | 22.42M | 34.49M | 24.5M |
| Net Debt | -687.85M | 181.65M | 218.04M | 228.33M | 227.52M | 166.91M | 234.45M | 112.59M | 99.03M | 20.5M | 33.46M | 42.6M | 15.96M | -7.19M | -41.45M | -52.89M | -41.65M | -22.07M | -35.46M | 36.96M | 48.47M | -47.71M | 39.41M | 30.92M | -22.16M | -124.98M | -114.78M | -92.2M |
| Debt / Equity | 0.33x | 0.50x | 0.51x | 0.66x | 0.60x | 0.60x | 0.67x | 0.47x | 0.45x | 0.36x | 0.33x | 0.23x | 0.20x | 0.22x | 0.13x | 0.17x | 0.15x | 0.32x | 0.41x | 0.57x | 0.48x | 0.21x | 0.54x | 0.54x | 0.23x | 0.06x | 0.11x | 0.10x |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.73x | 1.79x | 1.85x | 1.97x | 2.16x | 2.51x | 4.36x | 2.41x | 2.94x | 2.14x | 3.06x | 3.41x | 1.14x | 1.26x | 0.73x | 0.90x | 1.17x | 1.91x | 2.93x | 2.38x | 3.16x | 1.53x | 4.31x | 18.27x | 2.05x | 1.47x | 0.68x | 0.65x |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -2.01x | 0.47x | 0.60x | 0.58x | 0.69x | 0.63x | 1.69x | 0.71x | 0.84x | 0.17x | 0.46x | 0.97x | 0.19x | -0.09x | -0.65x | -0.82x | -0.83x | -0.48x | -0.82x | 0.57x | 1.18x | -1.23x | 1.28x | 4.65x | -0.74x | -8.20x | -2.26x | -2.46x |
| Interest Coverage | 6.15x | 12.22x | 6.50x | 11.29x | 7.96x | 6.64x | 6.48x | 7.71x | 2.14x | 5.67x | 31.97x | 6.07x | 7.64x | - | 7.49x | 6.64x | 5.29x | 2.89x | 7.15x | 1.48x | 0.53x | 2.26x | 3.23x | - | - | - | - | 5.20x |
| Total Equity | 1.78B | 1.39B | 1.31B | 1.18B | 1.18B | 1.11B | 896.33M | 805.14M | 772.92M | 723.85M | 671.29M | 648.79M | 482.92M | 468.5M | 366.29M | 334.38M | 402.59M | 277.37M | 306.3M | 268.43M | 272.13M | 283.36M | 244.25M | 225.48M | 266.69M | 392.54M | 304.56M | 236.6M |
| Equity Growth % | 27.96% | 6.2% | 11.14% | -0.23% | 6.53% | 23.56% | 11.33% | 4.17% | 6.78% | 7.83% | 3.47% | 34.35% | 3.08% | 27.9% | 9.54% | -16.94% | 45.14% | -9.45% | 14.11% | -1.36% | -3.96% | 16.01% | 8.33% | -15.45% | -32.06% | 28.89% | 28.72% | - |
| Book Value per Share | 112.61 | 88.85 | 84.41 | 75.92 | 76.59 | 72.42 | 58.43 | 51.70 | 52.51 | 46.62 | 45.53 | 45.03 | 34.04 | 33.97 | 26.80 | 24.73 | 29.68 | 21.01 | 23.20 | 20.19 | 21.26 | 26.24 | 23.75 | 22.17 | 28.60 | 42.11 | 32.46 | 27.75 |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 1.35B | 679.34M | 625.76M | 551.87M | 540.96M | 502.73M | 421.64M | 367.37M | 359.19M | 336.39M | 396.28M | 382.88M | 322.69M | 245.05M | 221.28M | 197.62M | 295.31M | 169.94M | 198.39M | 153.29M | 163.44M | 186.78M | 176M | 153.35M | 170.97M | 232.16M | 182.36M | 136.3M |
| Common Stock | 4.35M | 4.35M | 4.35M | 4.35M | 4.34M | 4.34M | 4.34M | 4.19M | 4.19M | 4.18M | 4.18M | 4.18M | 4.18M | 3.88M | 3.88M | 3.81M | 3.74M | 3.74M | 3.74M | 3.74M | 3.74M | 3.21M | 3.21M | 3.1M | 3.95M | 4.01M | 3.89M | 3.8M |
| Retained Earnings | 1.11B | 536.01M | 475.22M | 419.45M | 358.31M | 324.36M | 285.15M | 262.56M | 239.53M | 234.27M | 318.69M | 250M | 186.75M | 115.78M | 91.67M | 58.44M | 60.05M | 40.97M | 69.23M | 32.16M | 49.16M | 99.17M | 91.07M | 87.95M | 79.97M | 152.81M | 109.75M | 62.6M |
| Treasury Stock | -259K | -259K | -259K | -259K | -259K | -259K | -259K | -259K | -259K | -259K | -259K | -259K | -259K | -259K | -259K | -259K | -259K | -259K | -259K | -259K | -259K | -259K | -259K | -3.4M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accumulated OCI | 77.34M | -13.42M | -11.03M | -17.03M | 25.52M | 25.51M | 11.68M | 3.13M | 18.08M | -2.38M | -1.58M | -1.3M | -816K | -7.09M | -12.29M | -596K | -7.12M | -7.1M | -6.86M | -14.9M | -21.68M | -14.88M | -17.29M | -23.7M | 3.54M | -1.59M | 38K | 1.1M |
| Minority Interest | 424.54M | 710.01M | 682.42M | 625.17M | 638.83M | 604.77M | 474.69M | 437.77M | 413.73M | 387.45M | 275.02M | 265.91M | 160.22M | 223.45M | 145.01M | 136.77M | 107.27M | 107.43M | 107.92M | 115.14M | 108.68M | 96.58M | 68.25M | 72.13M | 95.72M | 160.39M | 122.2M | 100.3M |
Geopolitical and structural complexity
As reported in recent financial statements, Formula Systems has expanded its total assets to $3.6 billion by 2025Q4, representing a significant increase from the $2.7 billion recorded in 2023Q3, though this growth appears largely driven by acquisition-led asset accumulation rather than organic equity base expansion.
The rapid growth in total assets relative to equity suggests an aggressive inorganic strategy that warrants close monitoring for potential integration risks. Investors should consider whether this asset expansion is effectively translating into long-term value creation or merely inflating the balance sheet through goodwill and intangible assets.
Based on the provided balance sheet data, the company maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33 as of 2025Q4, which indicates a disciplined approach to leverage despite the significant capital requirements associated with its ongoing acquisition-led growth strategy across its various IT service and software subsidiaries.
The current debt level appears manageable, providing the firm with sufficient flexibility to navigate potential market volatility. However, the reliance on debt to fund expansion suggests that the company's cash flow durability remains sensitive to interest rate environments and the successful integration of acquired entities.
According to the 2025Q4 financial filings, the company's cash and equivalents surged to $1.3 billion, significantly improving its liquidity profile compared to the $392.3 million reported in 2023Q3, which provides a substantial buffer against operational shocks and potential future acquisition opportunities in the IT sector.
The sharp increase in cash reserves suggests a potential shift toward a more defensive posture or preparation for a major capital deployment. This liquidity cushion is critical given the company's exposure to regional geopolitical risks and the inherent volatility of its project-based IT services business model.
As indicated by the 2025Q4 balance sheet, goodwill remains a substantial component of total assets at $814.4 million, which may suggest that the company's valuation is sensitive to potential impairment charges if the performance of its acquired software and service subsidiaries fails to meet expectations.
The reliance on goodwill as a significant portion of the asset base highlights the risks inherent in the company's 'buy-and-build' strategy. Investors should monitor the performance of these acquired units closely, as any shortfall in expected synergies could lead to non-cash write-downs that would negatively impact the equity base.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FORTY stock.
As of 2025, Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. (FORTY) had total assets of $3.58B including $2.17B in current assets.
Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. (FORTY) carries total debt of $592.3M, offset by $1.28B in cash and short-term investments. Comparing total debt to cash helps evaluate the company's debt burden and net leverage.
Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. (FORTY) has total shareholders' equity (book value) of $1.35B ($112.61 book value per share). Book value represents the net worth of the company belonging to common stock holders.
Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. (FORTY) reported a current ratio of 1.63x. A current ratio above 1.0x indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting sufficient short-term liquidity.