What’s Happening With MongoDB Stock?

August 27th, 2025 by Trefis Team
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MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB), a prominent database management company, recently announced impressive Q2 results that significantly exceeded analyst expectations. The company also raised its full-year earnings outlook by a substantial 22% at the midpoint of its projected ranges. In response, the stock surged by more than 30% in extended trading on August 26, 2025.

The key question now is whether MDB stock remains a viable investment following this recent surge. We believe that it does. We have evaluated MongoDB across key financial and operational parameters—specifically growth, profitability, financial stability, and resilience to economic downturns—and have concluded that the company exhibits strong operating performance and financial condition.

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How Does MongoDB’s Valuation Look vs. The S&P 500?

Going by what you pay per dollar of sales or profit, MDB stock looks very expensive compared to the broader market.

  • MongoDB has a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 10.3 vs. a figure of 3.3 for the S&P 500
  • Additionally, the company’s price-to-free cash flow (P/FCF) ratio is 96 compared to 22 for S&P 500

How Have MongoDB’s Revenues Grown Over Recent Years?

MongoDB’s Revenues have grown considerably over recent years.

  • MongoDB has seen its top line grow at an average rate of 32.4% over the last 3 years (vs. increase of 5.3% for S&P 500)
  • Also, its quarterly revenues grew 24% to $591.4 Mil in the most recent quarter from $478.1 Mil a year ago (vs. 6.1% improvement for S&P 500)

How Profitable Is MongoDB?

MongoDB’s profit margins are considerably worse than most companies in the Trefis coverage universe.

  • MongoDB’s Operating Income over the last four quarters was $-165 Mil, which represents a very poor Operating Margin of -7.5% (vs. 18.8% for S&P 500)
  • MongoDB’s Operating Cash Flow (OCF) over this period was $270 Mil, pointing to a poor OCF Margin of 12.2% (vs. 20.2% for S&P 500)
  • For the last four-quarter period, MongoDB’s Net Income was $-79 Mil – indicating a very poor Net Income Margin of -3.5% (vs. 12.8% for S&P 500)
  • However, if you adjust the net income for non-cash expenses and one-time charges, the adjusted net income stood at $360 million for the last twelve months, reflecting a good 16% net margin.

Does MongoDB Look Financially Stable?

MongoDB’s balance sheet looks very strong.

  • MongoDB’s Debt figure was $36 Mil at the end of the most recent quarter, while its market capitalization is $23 Bil. This implies a very strong Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.2% (vs. 20.4% for S&P 500). [Note: A low Debt-to-Equity Ratio is desirable]
  • Cash (including cash equivalents) makes up $2.3 Bil of the $3.5 Bil in Total Assets for MongoDB.  This yields a very strong Cash-to-Assets Ratio of 66.2% (vs. 7.0% for S&P 500)

How Resilient Is MDB Stock During A Downturn?

MDB stock has fared worse than the benchmark S&P 500 index during some of the recent downturns. While investors have their fingers crossed for a soft landing by the U.S. economy, how bad can things get if there is another recession? Our dashboard How Low Can Stocks Go During A Market Crash captures how key stocks fared during and after the last six market crashes.

Inflation Shock (2022)

  • MDB stock fell 76.5% from a high of $585.03 on 16 November 2021 to $137.35 on 9 November 2022, vs. a peak-to-trough decline of 25.4% for the S&P 500
  • The stock is yet to recover to its pre-Crisis high
  • The highest the stock has reached since then is 500.90 on 11 February 2024 and currently trades at around $215

Covid Pandemic (2020)

  • MDB stock fell 45.0% from a high of $180.09 on 19 February 2020 to $98.97 on 16 March 2020, vs. a peak-to-trough decline of 33.9% for the S&P 500
  • The stock fully recovered to its pre-Crisis peak by 11 May 2020

Putting All The Pieces Together: What It Means For MDB Stock

In summary, MongoDB’s performance across the parameters detailed above are as follows:

  • Growth: Very Strong
  • Profitability: Very Weak
  • Financial Stability: Very Strong
  • Downturn Resilience: Weak
  • Overall: Strong

The Verdict

MongoDB has performed exceptionally well based on the parameters above. While its valuation of 10 times trailing revenue might seem high, this multiple is justified by the company’s strong performance. MongoDB has achieved an average annual revenue growth rate of over 30% during the past three years, and its top-line growth is expected to remain in the high teens for the next few years.

Even with the recent 30% surge, the current 10x multiple remains below the stock’s three-year average price-to-sales ratio of over 12x.

Naturally, our assessment could prove incorrect. Investors may be unwilling to pay a multiple closer to the historical average, particularly as sales growth has moderated from its peak in prior years.

Nonetheless, for investors with a 3-5 year horizon, we believe MDB stock has the potential to deliver strong returns. It is crucial to acknowledge the associated risks, including the stock’s historical underperformance during economic downturns, and be prepared for a potential loss of more than 50% of the investment.

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