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Software bubble concerns: Macquarie analyst looks at valuations and risk appetite

September 16, 2025 6:00 PM EDT

Macquarie is weighing whether the software sector is entering bubble territory, noting that while certain valuation measures are elevated, they remain within historical norms.

Software investors preferences for top-line growth vs. FCF margin (aka Rule of X), have reached a 24-month high, suggesting that risk appetites are elevated, Macquarie wrote.

The firm added that its 40-company software index hit a new 24-month high of 165, while the average forward... More