The framework reads markup. Price is trending higher with momentum. The crowd has caught on and buyers are in control. Price has moved down 0.0% since our last review. Ethical screening: PASS with strong ethical credentials. The risk-adjusted return profile shows modest positive risk-adjusted returns. Our composite framework grades it D, carrying a low risk profile. Technically it is sitting below its long-term trend line with momentum reading neutral. Over the past year the shares are down 36%. Our forward projection puts the odds of a 10% gain over the next month near 16%. The street (53 analysts) rates it buy, with a mean price target of $262. It reported earnings in this window, a natural checkpoint for the thesis.
Salesforce
CRM · a US exchange · USD · Market cap $205.0B · 83,334 employees
Salesforce, Inc.
PASS · Titan Ethical · score 86.8At the last full screen
2026-09-08
Screened 2026-09-08 · the tape above runs as of 00:54 UTC · two dates, stated on purpose · verdict and workings shown in full · never trimmed
This name holds its markup label.
Salesforce holds its Markup at $249.12. Consolidating, no directional conviction, held for 11 days.
| Phase | Markup |
| Quantitative state | Consolidating, no directional conviction, held for 11 days |
| Price at the screen | $249.12 |
| Valuation | 22.83 trailing · 15.56 forward price to earnings |
| Values screen | PASS · score 86.8 |
| Beta | 1.20 |
Five Screens, Shown in Full
Full pass across all five screens. This security clears the Titan Ethical Standard: its business and its balance sheet both stay inside the lines.
| Test | Figure | Limit | What it means | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business activity | Permissible | Core business clean | Its core business isn't built on prohibited lines: no gambling, alcohol, tobacco, weapons, or interest-based lending. | Pass |
| Debt load | 15.29% | Below 33% | Interest-bearing debt is just 15.3% of its assets, well under the one-third ceiling: it does not run on borrowed money. | Pass |
| Interest-bearing cash | 6.72% | Below 33% | Cash held in interest-bearing accounts and securities is 6.7% of assets, under the one-third limit. | Pass |
| Receivables | 19.29% | Below 49% | Money owed to the company is 19.3% of assets, under the 49% limit. | Pass |
| Revenue purity | 0.00% | Below 5% | Only 0.0% of revenue comes from non-compliant sources, under the 5% line. | Pass |
Five checks adapted from AAOIFI screening standards: business activity plus four balance-sheet ratios. All five must pass for ethical clearance. Every figure is arithmetic on public accounts, not judgement.
What the Numbers Say It Is WorthThe Fair Value Range
Our framework reads OPPORTUNITY: it trades at roughly a 36% discount to our $338.12 fair value, moderate competitive moat, 10.80% revenue growth.
Fair value range in USD, drawn from the 2026-09-08 screen. The gold marker is the market price at the same screen. A 35.7% margin of safety to the base estimate.
Third-party analyst targets: 54 covering, consensus Buy. The average target sits +9% from the screen price.
Reading the gap · Both our model and the analysts see meaningful upside from here.
Price History & ProjectionsWhere it has been, where the models see it going. History from market close data; projection points are our fair-value estimates and third-party analyst targets, dated to the 2026-09-08 screen.
Fair value and rating are our own model estimates; the Street's range reflects third-party analyst estimates. Analysis, not advice.
The Business, in Plain WordsSalesforce Bridges the Customer Gap
Imagine a world where every interaction between customers and companies is smooth and intuitive, that's Salesforce's vision. It's the tech that powers the conversation, allowing businesses to understand and serve their customers better. Why it stands out is the blend of strong revenue growth at 13% and a healthy profit margin of 19%, which provides a sturdy foundation for its future prospects. The company's forward P/E of 13.2x is a steal compared to our fair value of $291.25, signaling an opportunity with a margin of safety of +42%.
Yet, every opportunity comes with its share of risks. The moderate moat suggests that while Salesforce has a competitive advantage, it's not unassailable. The technology sector is fast-paced, with new entrants and disruptors a constant threat. Additionally, with 52 analysts giving a consensus buy rating and a median target of $233, there's a general optimism, but also the potential for overvaluation if growth expectations aren't met.
Analysis, not advice.
| Forward P/E | 15.6xpriced for continued growth |
| Trailing P/E | 22.8xa premium valuation |
| EPS, trailing | 10.91 |
| EPS, forward | 16.01 |
| Revenue growth | +10.8%steady growth |
| Profit margin | 22.0%healthy profit margins |
| Return on equity | 19.4%a solid return on shareholder capital |
| FCF yield | 8.65% |
| Dividend yield | 1.05% |
| Debt to equity | 1.10a meaningful debt load worth watching |
| Current ratio | 0.84below 1: short-term bills exceed liquid assets |
| Beta | 1.20moves a little more than the market |
| Short interest, float | 0.04% |
| 52-week range | 146.32 - 269.11 |
| Moat | MODERATE |
| Market cap | $205.0B |
| Employees | 83,334 |
The risks · The main risks here are ordinary market swings and the chance our fair-value read proves too optimistic.
Plain-English interpretation of our own screen data. Analysis, not advice.
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Every Entry, As Written
The framework reads markup. Price is trending higher with momentum. The crowd has caught on and buyers are in control. Price has moved down 0.0% since our last review. Ethical screening: PASS with strong ethical credentials. The risk-adjusted return profile shows modest positive risk-adjusted returns. Our composite framework grades it D, carrying a low risk profile. Technically it is sitting below its long-term trend line with momentum reading neutral. Over the past year the shares are down 36%. Our forward projection puts the odds of a 10% gain over the next month near 16%. The street (53 analysts) rates it buy, with a mean price target of $262. It reported earnings in this window, a natural checkpoint for the thesis.
The framework reads markup. Price is trending higher with momentum. The crowd has caught on and buyers are in control. Price has moved down 0.0% since our last review. Ethical screening: PASS with strong ethical credentials. The risk-adjusted return profile shows modest positive risk-adjusted returns. Our composite framework grades it D, carrying a low risk profile. Technically it is sitting below its long-term trend line with momentum reading neutral. Over the past year the shares are down 36%. Our forward projection puts the odds of a 10% gain over the next month near 16%. The street (53 analysts) rates it buy, with a mean price target of $262. It reported earnings in this window, a natural checkpoint for the thesis.
The framework reads markup. Price is trending higher with momentum. The crowd has caught on and buyers are in control. Price has moved down 0.0% since our last review. Ethical screening: PASS with strong ethical credentials. The risk-adjusted return profile shows modest positive risk-adjusted returns. Our composite framework grades it D, carrying a low risk profile. Technically it is sitting below its long-term trend line with momentum reading neutral. Over the past year the shares are down 36%. Our forward projection puts the odds of a 10% gain over the next month near 16%. The street (53 analysts) rates it buy, with a mean price target of $262. It reported earnings in this window, a natural checkpoint for the thesis.
The framework reads markup. Price is trending higher with momentum. The crowd has caught on and buyers are in control. Price has moved down 0.0% since our last review. Ethical screening: PASS with strong ethical credentials. The risk-adjusted return profile shows modest positive risk-adjusted returns. Our composite framework grades it D, carrying a low risk profile. Technically it is sitting below its long-term trend line with momentum reading neutral. Over the past year the shares are down 36%. Our forward projection puts the odds of a 10% gain over the next month near 16%. The street (53 analysts) rates it buy, with a mean price target of $262. It reported earnings in this window, a natural checkpoint for the thesis.
The framework reads markup. Price is trending higher with momentum. The crowd has caught on and buyers are in control. Price has moved up 6.5% since our last review. Ethical screening: PASS with strong ethical credentials. The risk-adjusted return profile shows modest positive risk-adjusted returns. Our composite framework grades it D, carrying a low risk profile. Technically it is sitting below its long-term trend line with momentum reading neutral. Over the past year the shares are down 36%. Our forward projection puts the odds of a 10% gain over the next month near 16%. The street (53 analysts) rates it buy, with a mean price target of $262. It reported earnings in this window, a natural checkpoint for the thesis.
The framework reads markup. Price is trending higher with momentum. The crowd has caught on and buyers are in control. Price has moved down 0.0% since our last review. Ethical screening: PASS with strong ethical credentials. The risk-adjusted return profile shows modest positive risk-adjusted returns. Our composite framework grades it D, carrying a low risk profile. Technically it is sitting below its long-term trend line with momentum reading neutral. Over the past year the shares are down 36%. Our forward projection puts the odds of a 10% gain over the next month near 16%. The street (53 analysts) rates it buy, with a mean price target of $262. It reported earnings in this window, a natural checkpoint for the thesis.
The framework reads markup. Price is trending higher with momentum. The crowd has caught on and buyers are in control. Price has moved up 17.9% since our last review. Ethical screening: PASS with strong ethical credentials. The risk-adjusted return profile shows modest positive risk-adjusted returns. Our composite framework grades it D, carrying a low risk profile. Technically it is sitting below its long-term trend line with momentum reading neutral. Over the past year the shares are down 36%. Our forward projection puts the odds of a 10% gain over the next month near 16%. The street (53 analysts) rates it buy, with a mean price target of $262. It reported earnings in this window, a natural checkpoint for the thesis.
The framework reads markup. Price is trending higher with momentum. The crowd has caught on and buyers are in control. Price has moved down 11.8% since our last review. Ethical screening: PASS with strong ethical credentials. The risk-adjusted return profile shows modest positive risk-adjusted returns. Our composite framework grades it D, carrying a low risk profile. Technically it is sitting below its long-term trend line with momentum reading neutral. Over the past year the shares are down 36%. Our forward projection puts the odds of a 10% gain over the next month near 16%. The street (53 analysts) rates it buy, with a mean price target of $262.
The framework reads markup. Price is trending higher with momentum. The crowd has caught on and buyers are in control. Price has moved down 0.0% since our last review. Ethical screening: PASS with strong ethical credentials. The risk-adjusted return profile shows negative risk-adjusted returns. Our composite framework grades it D, carrying a low risk profile. Technically it is sitting below its long-term trend line with momentum reading neutral. Over the past year the shares are down 36%. Our forward projection puts the odds of a 10% gain over the next month near 16%. The street (53 analysts) rates it buy, with a mean price target of $262.
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| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | TALLAPRAGADA SRINIVAS D. | Officer | 1,785 | · | |
| 2026-04-22 | HARRIS G PARKER | Officer and Director | 1,785 | · | |
| 2026-03-20 | HARRIS G PARKER | Officer and Director | 27,790 | · | |
| 2026-03-20 | TALLAPRAGADA SRINIVAS D. | Officer | 27,790 | · | |
| 2026-03-20 | BENIOFF MARC RUSSELL | Chief Executive Officer | 45,474 | · | |
| 2026-03-20 | NILES SABASTIAN | President | 16,084 | · | |
| 2026-03-20 | MILANO MIGUEL | President | 16,084 | · | |
| 2026-03-20 | MILANO MIGUEL | President | 7,118 | · | |
| 2026-03-20 | NILES SABASTIAN | President | 5,083 | · | |
| 2026-03-20 | TALLAPRAGADA SRINIVAS D. | Officer | 9,849 | · |
Public filings, recorded as found. The full tape lives at Insider Intelligence.
| Date | Politician | Party | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun2026 | Tony Wied | Republican | buy | 15K–50K |
| 7 Jul2026 | Ro Khanna | Democrat | sell | 15K–50K |
| 7 Jul2026 | Ro Khanna | Democrat | sell | 15K–50K |
| 7 Jul2026 | Ro Khanna | Democrat | sell | 15K–50K |
| 27 Mar2026 | Alan Armstrong | Republican | buy | 1K–15K |
| Period | Price then | Price return | Divs per share | $1,000 became | Total return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | $177.49 | -3.3% | · | $967 | -3.3% |
| 2 months | $164.96 | +4.0% | · | $1,040 | +4.0% |
| 3 months | $198.78 | -13.7% | $0.44 | $865 | -13.5% |
| 6 months | $261.27 | -34.3% | $0.86 | $660 | -34.0% |
| 1 year | $266.23 | -35.6% | $1.69 | $651 | -34.9% |
| 2 years | $238.65 | -28.1% | $3.30 | $733 | -26.7% |
| 3 years | $212.19 | -19.1% | $3.70 | $826 | -17.4% |
| 5 years | $236.83 | -27.6% | $3.70 | $740 | -26.0% |
Historical returns from market close data. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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