FRSH

Based on Freshworks Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Freshworks do?

Freshworks develops cloud-based software products for customer support, IT service management, sales, and marketing. Its tools are sold as subscriptions and are designed primarily for small and mid-sized businesses, though the company has been expanding toward larger enterprise customers over time.

Does FRSH pay dividends?

No, Freshworks does not currently pay a dividend. The company reinvests its capital into product development and growth initiatives rather than distributing cash to shareholders. Investors seeking regular income may want to factor this into their broader portfolio planning.

When does FRSH report earnings?

Freshworks reports financial results on a quarterly basis, in line with standard US-listed company practice. For the exact timing of upcoming earnings releases and management commentary, check the investor relations section of the Freshworks website directly.

Is FRSH a good stock to buy?

The UQS Score rates FRSH as Below Average, reflecting a combination of Neutral Quality and Growth, a Weak Moat, and relatively favorable Risk and Valuation ratings. Whether that profile fits an investor's strategy depends on individual goals and risk tolerance. The full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members.

Is FRSH overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for FRSH is rated Good, suggesting the stock is not significantly overpriced relative to its fundamentals at the time of scoring. That said, valuation is one of five pillars — the complete picture requires reviewing Quality, Growth, Moat, and Risk together.

How does FRSH compare to its competitors?

Among the companies listed alongside FRSH, Braze is the most direct software peer, also operating in customer engagement and marketing automation. Grindr and Ivanhoe Electric operate in unrelated industries. For a side-by-side UQS Score comparison, the full competitor view is available on each company's page.

What is FRSH's market cap bracket?

Freshworks is classified as a mid-cap company. This places it in a segment of the market that typically offers more growth potential than large-caps but with greater volatility and less financial cushion than established mega-cap technology firms.

Who founded Freshworks?

Freshworks was founded by Girish Mathrubootham and Shan Krishnasamy. The company was originally incorporated under the name Freshdesk Inc. before rebranding to Freshworks in 2017. Founding details are widely available through the company's public filings and official communications.

Is FRSH a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, the UQS Score currently rates FRSH as Below Average. The Weak Moat rating is a meaningful consideration for long-term holders, as durable competitive advantages tend to drive sustained value creation over time. Pro members can access the full breakdown to assess each pillar's trajectory.

What is the main competitive advantage of Freshworks?

Freshworks has built its reputation on ease of use and fast deployment, particularly for smaller businesses that lack large IT teams. However, the UQS Moat pillar rates this advantage as Weak, suggesting the company has not yet established the kind of durable differentiation that makes it difficult for customers to switch to alternatives.

What sector does FRSH belong to?

Freshworks belongs to the Technology sector, specifically within the software-as-a-service segment. It competes in markets covering customer support, IT management, and CRM — areas that have seen significant growth and competition as businesses accelerate cloud adoption.

Is FRSH a growth stock or value stock?

Based on UQS pillar labels, FRSH sits in an in-between position — Growth is rated Neutral rather than a standout, while Valuation is rated Good, suggesting it is not priced at a significant premium. This profile may appeal to investors looking for software exposure without paying peak growth-stock multiples.

Freshworks Inc. has average quality metrics, with room for improvement in margins or capital efficiency.

Freshworks Inc. shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.

Freshworks Inc. maintains a reasonable risk profile with manageable debt levels.

Freshworks Inc. appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

Freshworks Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for FRSH.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Freshworks Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Freshworks Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Freshworks Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.