Streamlining agreement workflows
(DocuSign): Agreements are the lifeblood of every business. But the manual, paper-based processes typically used to prepare, manage, and act on agreements are time consuming, costly, and prone to human error. Fortunately, DocuSign can help.
Its platform, aptly named the Agreement Cloud, comprises a suite of software built around DocuSign eSignature, a tool that enables organizations to capture legally valid electronic signatures on virtually any device, from anywhere in the world. The Agreement Cloud also includes solutions for automated contract generation, artificial intelligence-powered risk scoring, and electronic notarization. Collectively, those products accelerate agreement workflows, helping clients work more efficiently.
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DocuSign faces competition from software giant
Adobe, but the breadth of the Agreement Cloud gives the company a significant edge. In fact, DocuSign holds roughly 70% market share in electronic signature software, and the company has also positioned itself as a leader in agreement analytics and contract lifecycle management. That has translated into solid financial results.
In fiscal 2022 (ended Jan. 31), DocuSign grew its customer base 31% to 1.2 million, and the average customer spent 19% more, evidencing the effectiveness of management's land-and-expand growth strategy. In turn, revenue soared 45% to $2.1 billion and
free cash flow skyrocketed 107% to $445 million.
Shareholders have good reason to believe that momentum will continue. DocuSign puts its market opportunity at $50 billion, half of which is attributed to its core electronic signature product. Given its strong position in that market, DocuSign should have no problem growing its business as more organizations invest in digital transformation. And with a price-to-sales ratio of 7.3, the stock is bouncing off its cheapest valuation in three years. That's why now is a
good time to buy a few shares.