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Is It Time To Reconsider Salesforce (CRM) After This Year’s 32% Share Price Slide?

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“The latest twelve month free cash flow is about $14.27b.”
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  • Salesforce holds a valuation score of 5 out of 6

    60% confidence
  • Salesforce DCF analysis estimates intrinsic value at approximately $346.09 per share, implying the stock trades at a 49.9% discount and is undervalued

    60% confidence
  • Salesforce's trailing twelve month free cash flow is approximately $14.27 billion

    60% confidence
  • Salesforce's -40.0% return over the last year is lagging behind its peers

    60% confidence
  • Analyst estimates project Salesforce free cash flow will reach approximately $19.85 billion by 2031

    60% confidence

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Salesforce · cash14.27 USD
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Berkshire Hathaway
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