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Dropbox Inc (DBX) Fair Value & Analysis

Technology · US · Market cap $6.9B · ISIN US26210C1045

What is Dropbox Inc really worth?

DI Dropbox Inc logo Dropbox Inc DBX · US
Price$35.70
Fair Value$42.56
Upside+19.2%
Quality88/100

A strong business, trading 16% below our fair value of $42.56.

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Strengths

Solidly profitable · 18.7% net margin
Negative equity (buybacks among others) · generates free cash flow
Ranks above peers (10/13)
Wide moat 74/100

Risks

!Mixed Growth (revenue 5y +5.7 %/yr)
!Evidence only medium, so the estimate is less certain
!Weak on future: 4 out of 100
Evidence: Medium Range $29.27 – $55.85

Fair value as of: Aug 30, 2026

From 23 valuation models · updated 6 days ago

Fair value updated Aug 30, 2026, revised from $77.38 to $42.56 (−45.0%) since Aug 27, 2026. Share price +3.4% over the past month.

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What matters now

  • A fairly wide model range ($29.27 to $55.85) leaves room in how you read the outcome.
  • The price sits in the lower half of our model range, the side with the larger margin of safety.
  • Read the verdict with care: some models are missing inputs, so the estimate scatters more than usual.

Price vs Fair Value (5 years)

$35.93 $18.97 Fair Value $42.56 Jun 2021 Sep 2026

White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Aug 30, 2026.

How to read this chart

60‑month range $18.97 – $35.93 · fair‑value band $29.27 – $55.85 · the $35.70 price screens below the $42.56 fair value. Green steps = our fair value per fiscal year (point-in-time, no hindsight). Dashed = 300-day average. As of Aug 30, 2026.

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Analysis

Dropbox Inc (DBX) currently trades at $35.70, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is $42.56, implying the stock looks roughly 16.1% undervalued today. The Quality Score stands at 88/100 (high quality), in the Technology sector. Bull case: the DCF Models group reads highest at a median of $92.26 per share, and 17 of the 23 models we run sit above the $35.70 price. Bear case: the Earnings-Based group reads lowest at $28.57, and 6 of the 23 models stay below the price. Evidence for this calculation is medium.

Over the trailing twelve months, Dropbox Inc generated revenue of $2.5B at a net margin of 18.7%. Revenue grew 0.8% year over year. It earns a return on equity of 16.8%. Net debt stands at $3.1B. Fundamentals as of Aug 30, 2026

Our scenario range runs from $29.27 (bear case) to $55.85 (bull case); at $35.70, the current price sits within that range. Bear and bull are the same models run on conservative and optimistic assumptions (margins, growth, valuation multiples), so a plausible valuation range, not a price target. The last reported earnings sit well below what analysts expect (earnings in transition, for example after write-downs or an earnings dip); whether the stock is cheap or expensive hinges on the expected recovery actually arriving. Read the fair value with that caveat. The share trades near its 52-week high and 65% above its 52-week low, currently above its 200-day average. For context, the median of 10 Technology peers we cover trades at −32% fair-value upside, at 19%, DBX screens cheaper than that median.

Fair Value models

This estimate rests on fiscal year 2025 figures, and about 8 months have passed since. In that time the company retained roughly $1.24 per share, which is 2.9 % of the fair value. The fair value deliberately does not add this in: the models value reported figures, not a projection.

Each model estimates fair value its own way; the Fair Value above is the evidence-weighted, family-balanced blend. Evidence (0–100) measures how completely this model’s inputs are available: well-fed models carry more weight in the blend. The spread across models is intentional, each one stresses a different value driver; dividend models, for instance, come out structurally low when payout is small. Every input is real reported data, nothing guessed.

Model Bear Bear = the cautious scenario: the same model computed with conservative anchors (lower growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bull it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.BaseBull Bull = the optimistic scenario: the same model computed with favourable anchors (higher growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bear it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target. Evidence
Highest evidence
FCF DCF $59.31 $101.28 $166.47 78
Growth DCF $59.55 $99.63 $160.60 77
Owner Earnings $38.69 $67.77 $112.92 74
All 23 models by family
DCF Models
FCF DCF $59.31 $101.28 $166.47 78
Owner Earnings $38.69 $67.77 $112.92 74
5Y Revenue Exit $40.67 $67.95 $103.00 71
5Y EBITDA Exit $58.18 $102.14 $154.79 74
5Y P/E Exit $55.27 $96.46 $141.12 70
10Y Revenue Exit $45.58 $72.46 $109.54 66
10Y EBITDA Exit $57.90 $96.20 $149.76 67
10Y P/E Exit $56.06 $92.26 $139.15 63
Earnings-Based
Graham-Dodd $21.88 $82.60 $111.78 64
Lynch FV $20.00 $28.57 $37.14 61
PEG = 1.0 $20.00 $28.57 $37.14 57
EPV $25.70 $30.99 $35.55 74
Dividend Discount
Gordon GGM $0.0100 $0.0100 $0.0200 67
DDM Multi-Stage $0.0100 $0.0100 $0.0100 67
Multiples
P/E Multiple $67.56 $90.07 $112.59 63
P/S Multiple $41.02 $54.69 $68.36 58
EV/EBIT $70.96 $97.22 $123.47 66
EV/EBITDA $64.72 $88.89 $113.06 67
EV/Revenue $32.02 $49.08 $66.15 53
Growth DCF
Growth DCF $59.55 $99.63 $160.60 77
Rev-Margin DCF $40.67 $68.17 $101.69 72
Economic Profit
ROIC Compounder $25.70 $30.99 $35.55 72
Growth Earnings
Growth-Adj P/E $44.10 $63.00 $81.90 67

Widest divergence: DCF Models ($92.26) versus Dividend Discount ($0.0100). Highest evidence: FCF DCF (78).

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Key figures & financial health

P/E ratio 16.2 as of Jul 15, 2026
P/S ratio 3.26 P/E × margin
EPS (TTM) $1.83 price ÷ EPS = P/E 16.2
Net margin 20.2% FY2025
Return on equity 16.8% TTM
Return on assets (EBIT) 14.2% avg 5y
More key figures
Profitability
Operating margin 27.5% TTM
Growth
Revenue (TTM) $2.5B TTM
Revenue growth (YoY) +0.8% 3y avg +2.7%
EPS growth (YoY) −5.9%
Balance sheet & cash flow
Free cash flow $931M FY2025
Net debt $3.1B FY2025 · ≈ 3.3 yrs of FCF

Figures from reported company fundamentals · as of Aug 30, 2026. TTM = trailing twelve months.

Quality Score breakdown

Overall quality 88/100

Of which business quality 85 · Market factors (momentum, volatility) 75

Profitability 86
Margins and returns on capital today
Quality Growth 65
Are margins and returns improving?
Cashflow 98
Earnings quality: real cash, not paper profit
Fin. Strength 67
Balance sheet, leverage, solvency risk
Investment 100
Disciplined investing over empire-building
Low Volatility 70
Calm price path (market factor)
Momentum 76
Price trend over the last 3–12 months (market factor)
52W Momentum 80
Distance to the 52-week high (market factor)
Net Issuance 100
Buybacks instead of dilution

Non-valuation factor families (profitability, growth, cashflow, financial strength, momentum …), each academically grounded. Valuation itself sits in the Fair Value and is deliberately excluded here to avoid double-counting.

All values are scores from 0 to 100 (100 = best against fixed, research-based bands), not percentages. The three market factors (momentum, 52-week proximity, low volatility) are displayed but carry zero weight in the headline number: market sentiment is not a business property.

About the company

Dropbox, Inc. provides a content collaboration platform in the United States and internationally. The company's platform enables individuals, families, teams, and organizations to collaborate for free through its website or app, or through a paid subscription plan for premium features.

Full company description

Dropbox, Inc. provides a content collaboration platform in the United States and internationally. The company's platform enables individuals, families, teams, and organizations to collaborate for free through its website or app, or through a paid subscription plan for premium features. Its platform consists of various elements, such as unified home for content, global sharing network, and product experiences and integrations. The company serves customers in the professional services, technology, media, education, industrial, consumer and retail, and financial services industries. The company was formerly known as Evenflow, Inc. and changed its name to Dropbox, Inc. in October 2009. Dropbox, Inc. was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Company description, as reported by the company or data provider.

Revenue & earnings trend

FY2021 – FY2025 · reported fiscal years

Dropbox Inc reported revenue of $2.5B in FY2025 versus $2.2B in FY2021, a compound +4.0%/yr. Reported net income was $508M in FY2025, compounding +10.9%/yr from FY2021.

Growth Quality 74/100
Revenue is growing, but margins or cash flow do not fully confirm the trend.
Latest Revenue (FY 2025)
$2.5B
Latest YoY
−1.1%
Avg. revenue growth/yr (3Y) Measures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump.
+2.7%
Avg. revenue growth/yr (5Y) Measures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump.
+5.7%
Avg. revenue growth/yr (10Y) Measures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump.
+15.4%
Value creation/yr (5Y) Earnings growth per share (CAGR 5 years, adjusted) plus dividend yield: value created per share and year.
+33.5% (33.5 + 0.0)
Revenue +4.0%/yr
FY21 $2.2B
FY22 $2.3B
FY23 $2.5B
FY24 $2.5B
FY25 $2.5B
Net income +10.9%/yr
FY21 $336M
FY22 $553M
FY23 $454M
FY24 $452M
FY25 $508M

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Peer Group

Software - Infrastructure · 369 stocks

How this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.

Quality Score 88 · Top 25%
Fair Value upside +19% · Top 25%
Return on equity (TTM) 17% · Top 25%
Return on assets 14% · Top 25%
Net margin (TTM) 19% · Top 25%
Operating margin (TTM) 27% · Top 25%
Revenue growth 1% · Below median

Valuation Multiples vs Software - Infrastructure median · lower = cheaper

P/E (TTM) 16.2× · Cheaper than median
P/S (TTM) 2.73× · Pricier than median
P/FCF 7.4× · Cheaper than median
EV/EBITDA 9.7× · Cheaper than median
PEG 13.90× · Pricier than 75% of peers

Strength profile in five axes (Snowflake)

Five quick dimensions, each 0 to 100: VALUE (fair-value potential), FUTURE (revenue growth), PAST (return on equity), HEALTH (low debt), DIVIDEND (yield). Green = this stock, grey = typical sector peer.

VALUEFUTUREPASTHEALTHDIVIDEND
This stock
VALUEFUTUREPASTHEALTHDIVIDEND
Sector peers
VALUE59 · sector 0
FUTURE4 · sector 50
PAST67 · sector 15
HEALTH100 · sector 98
DIVIDEND0 · sector 26

Insider activity: 42/100

Values & ESG

Does this company touch areas you may want to avoid? The classification is inferred from sector and industry.

None of the checked exposures detected

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dropbox Inc (DBX) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Aug 30, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of $42.56 versus a price of $35.70, about +19% upside (undervalued).
What is the fair value of DBX?
Our model-based fair value for Dropbox Inc is $42.56 (as of Aug 30, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price: $35.70.
What is the quality score of DBX?
Dropbox Inc has a Quality Score of 88/100. It measures business quality (profitability, growth, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, investment discipline, share issuance). Market factors such as price momentum and volatility do not enter the number; they are shown separately in the detail view.
What is the revenue of Dropbox Inc (DBX)?
Dropbox Inc reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about $2.5B (latest available figure, as of Aug 30, 2026).
What is the net profit margin of DBX?
The net profit margin of Dropbox Inc is about 18.7%, meaning it keeps roughly 18.7% of revenue as net income. Based on the latest reported figures.
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