Freelancer Limited — Cyborg Score 5/10

Mixed
Online Marketplaces / Gig Economy / Freelancing Platforms

Strategic Profile

The company operates in two segments: Online Marketplace and Online Payment Services. It owns Escrow.com, a secure online payment provider, and Loadshift, a heavy haulage freight marketplace, providing diversified revenue streams beyond its core freelancing platform.

Cyborg Score Rationale

While Freelancer's share price increased 26.32% over the past year and outperformed the ASX All Ordinaries Index by 17.22%, the company has a market cap of AUD 110.47 million as of January 2026, with long-term structural decline of 84% since 2013.

Top Insights

  • Platform has over 72 million registered users with over 23 million projects posted across 3,000+ service categories
  • PE ratio of 70.48 indicates elevated valuation relative to current earnings
  • Market cap declined 84.16% from 2013 peak, representing compound annual decline of -14.07%
  • Analyst consensus target price of AU$0.95 implies 295.83% upside from recent trading levels

Named Competitors

  • Upwork — Leading freelancing platform focused on professional services and project-based work
  • Fiverr — Digital services marketplace specializing in creative and business services
  • Escrow.com — Secure online payment and transaction management service

Recent Developments

  • (October 2025) Q3 2025 earnings call highlighting stable revenue figures
  • (January 2026) Market cap of AUD 110.47 million with 36.11% year-over-year increase
  • (Early 2026) Stock trading at AUD 0.215-0.245, approaching 52-week highs

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