241.16 USD
+5.02 (+2.13%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to FFIV. FFIV was compared to 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. FFIV has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. FFIV has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FFIV had positive earnings in the past year.
FFIV had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
FFIV had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years FFIV had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
FFIV has a better Return On Assets (10.96%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 19.28%, FFIV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.42% of the companies in the same industry.
FFIV has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FFIV outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FFIV is in line with the industry average of 12.82%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (14.05%) for FFIV is above the 3 year average (13.16%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.96% | ||
| ROE | 19.28% | ||
| ROIC | 14.05% |
ROA(3y)9.53%
ROA(5y)8.26%
ROE(3y)17.16%
ROE(5y)15.71%
ROIC(3y)13.16%
ROIC(5y)11.99%
1.3 Margins
FFIV has a better Profit Margin (22.42%) than 95.83% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FFIV has grown nicely.
FFIV has a Operating Margin of 25.63%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FFIV outperforms 95.83% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FFIV has grown nicely.
FFIV has a Gross Margin of 81.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FFIV outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
FFIV's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.42% | ||
| GM | 81.41% |
OM growth 3Y18.24%
OM growth 5Y7.22%
PM growth 3Y23.33%
PM growth 5Y11.39%
GM growth 3Y0.59%
GM growth 5Y-0.3%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
FFIV has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for FFIV has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
FFIV has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for FFIV. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.85 indicates that FFIV is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
FFIV's Altman-Z score of 4.85 is amongst the best of the industry. FFIV outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
FFIV has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.85 |
ROIC/WACC1.51
WACC9.32%
2.3 Liquidity
FFIV has a Current Ratio of 1.56. This is a normal value and indicates that FFIV is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.56, FFIV is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
FFIV has a Quick Ratio of 1.51. This is a normal value and indicates that FFIV is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FFIV has a Quick ratio of 1.51. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FFIV outperforms 47.92% of its industry peers.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for FFIV is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FFIV shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 18.25%, which is quite good.
FFIV shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.98% yearly.
Looking at the last year, FFIV shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.66% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.61% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.25%
EPS 3Y15.69%
EPS 5Y10.98%
EPS Q2Q%19.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.66%
Revenue growth 3Y4.63%
Revenue growth 5Y5.61%
Sales Q2Q%8.49%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.49% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.83% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-3.04%
EPS Next 2Y2.23%
EPS Next 3Y2.93%
EPS Next 5Y5.49%
Revenue Next Year2.52%
Revenue Next 2Y3.23%
Revenue Next 3Y2.76%
Revenue Next 5Y3.83%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.25, the valuation of FFIV can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FFIV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.65. FFIV is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.73, the valuation of FFIV can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FFIV is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.45, FFIV is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FFIV's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FFIV is cheaper than 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FFIV indicates a rather cheap valuation: FFIV is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.83 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FFIV has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.39
EPS Next 2Y2.23%
EPS Next 3Y2.93%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FFIV does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:FFIV (11/25/2025, 10:50:02 AM)
241.16
+5.02 (+2.13%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.23%
Inst Owner Change1.08%
Ins Owners0.53%
Ins Owner Change-0.28%
Market Cap13.85B
Revenue(TTM)3.09B
Net Income(TTM)692.38M
Analysts55.79
Price Target302.03 (25.24%)
Short Float %4.56%
Short Ratio3.08
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.48%
Min EPS beat(2)8.46%
Max EPS beat(2)16.51%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.26%
Min EPS beat(4)8.01%
Max EPS beat(4)16.51%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)8.81%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)7.83%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)7.14%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.97%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.04%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.24%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.34%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.52%
PT rev (1m)-9.68%
PT rev (3m)-8.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.48%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.92%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.73 | ||
| P/S | 4.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.59 | ||
| P/B | 3.86 | ||
| P/tB | 12.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.83 |
EPS(TTM)15.81
EY6.56%
EPS(NY)15.33
Fwd EY6.36%
FCF(TTM)15.78
FCFY6.54%
OCF(TTM)16.53
OCFY6.85%
SpS53.75
BVpS62.52
TBVpS19.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.39
Graham Number149.14
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.96% | ||
| ROE | 19.28% | ||
| ROCE | 16.81% | ||
| ROIC | 14.05% | ||
| ROICexc | 19.67% | ||
| ROICexgc | 71.99% | ||
| OM | 25.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.42% | ||
| GM | 81.41% | ||
| FCFM | 29.35% |
ROA(3y)9.53%
ROA(5y)8.26%
ROE(3y)17.16%
ROE(5y)15.71%
ROIC(3y)13.16%
ROIC(5y)11.99%
ROICexc(3y)17.7%
ROICexc(5y)16.11%
ROICexgc(3y)81.9%
ROICexgc(5y)155.82%
ROCE(3y)15.75%
ROCE(5y)14.35%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-42.55%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-28.1%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.85%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.83%
OM growth 3Y18.24%
OM growth 5Y7.22%
PM growth 3Y23.33%
PM growth 5Y11.39%
GM growth 3Y0.59%
GM growth 5Y-0.3%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.49
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 46.82% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 107.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | 130.91% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.85 |
F-Score8
WACC9.32%
ROIC/WACC1.51
Cap/Depr(3y)41.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)35.8%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.37%
Profit Quality(3y)139.03%
Profit Quality(5y)145.91%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.25%
EPS 3Y15.69%
EPS 5Y10.98%
EPS Q2Q%19.62%
EPS Next Y-3.04%
EPS Next 2Y2.23%
EPS Next 3Y2.93%
EPS Next 5Y5.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.66%
Revenue growth 3Y4.63%
Revenue growth 5Y5.61%
Sales Q2Q%8.49%
Revenue Next Year2.52%
Revenue Next 2Y3.23%
Revenue Next 3Y2.76%
Revenue Next 5Y3.83%
EBIT growth 1Y18.61%
EBIT growth 3Y23.72%
EBIT growth 5Y13.24%
EBIT Next Year13.52%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y18.95%
FCF growth 3Y30.38%
FCF growth 5Y8.56%
OCF growth 1Y19.84%
OCF growth 3Y28.98%
OCF growth 5Y7.52%
F5 INC / FFIV FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of F5 INC (FFIV) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to FFIV.
What is the valuation status for FFIV stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to F5 INC (FFIV). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of FFIV stock?
F5 INC (FFIV) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
How financially healthy is F5 INC?
The financial health rating of F5 INC (FFIV) is 9 / 10.