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PUBLIC MARKETSEG Snapshot: 3Q17 SaaS Public Market Update

The 64 companies in our SEG SaaS Index demonstrated strong financial performance this quarter, posting a median EV/Revenue multiple of 6.6x, the highest valuation the Index has reached in the past 13 quarters.

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3Q17 SaaS Public Market Snapshot Highlights:

  • Median EV/Revenue multiple for public SaaS companies was 6.6x, a high point since 2Q14. To see the EV/Revenue multiple distribution, check out page 9.
  • TTM Revenue Growth Rate was in line with last quarter, posting a median growth rate of 27.8%. To see valuations for specific revenue growth rate ranges, see page 10.
  • ERP & Supply Chain once again posted the highest EV/Revenue multiple out of all public SaaS product categories. To see how other product categories ranked, check out page 12.
  • Median EBITDA margin has been steadily trending toward break even for the in past 11 quarters. For more on EBITDA margins, see page 7.
  • SEG Snapshots, a new initiative for 2017, provide timely information and insight on the financial health, market performance, and acquisition activity across the software industry. Visit our websiteā€™s research page regularly throughout the year as we assess software market trends across public markets, industry verticals and product categories.