258.22 USD
-1.15 (-0.44%)
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 gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. FFIV is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FFIV was profitable.
In the past year FFIV had a positive cash flow from operations.
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's Return On Assets of 10.96% is amongst the best of the industry. FFIV outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
FFIV has a Return On Equity of 19.28%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FFIV outperforms 85.42% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of FFIV (14.05%) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FFIV is in line with the industry average of 12.15%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.16%) for FFIV is below the current ROIC(14.05%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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.
FFIV's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FFIV has a better Operating Margin (25.63%) than 95.83% of its industry peers.
FFIV's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 81.41%, FFIV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.92% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FFIV has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, FFIV has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for FFIV has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
FFIV has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.18 indicates that FFIV is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
FFIV has a better Altman-Z score (5.18) than 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 | 5.18 |
ROIC/WACC1.45
WACC9.72%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.56 indicates that FFIV should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FFIV (1.56) is worse than 70.83% of its industry peers.
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's Quick ratio of 1.51 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FFIV outperforms 47.92% of its industry peers.
FFIV does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has 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
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 18.25% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.98% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 9.66% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, FFIV shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.61% on average per year.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, FFIV will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.83% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-3.04%
EPS Next 2Y2.23%
EPS Next 3Y3.43%
EPS Next 5Y5.49%
Revenue Next Year2.42%
Revenue Next 2Y3.23%
Revenue Next 3Y3.12%
Revenue Next 5Y3.83%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.33, FFIV is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FFIV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.17% of the companies are valued more expensively.
FFIV is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.77, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.85, which indicates a correct valuation of FFIV.
77.08% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FFIV, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
FFIV's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FFIV, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FFIV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.53 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FFIV has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.49
EPS Next 2Y2.23%
EPS Next 3Y3.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FFIV does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NASDAQ:FFIV (12/31/2025, 12:10:10 PM)
258.22
-1.15 (-0.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.82%
Inst Owner Change1.16%
Ins Owners0.61%
Ins Owner Change5.61%
Market Cap15.00B
Revenue(TTM)3.09B
Net Income(TTM)692.38M
Analysts55.79
Price Target298.32 (15.53%)
Short Float %6.19%
Short Ratio2.81
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)-1.23%
PT rev (3m)-10.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.85 | ||
| P/S | 4.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.8 | ||
| P/B | 4.18 | ||
| P/tB | 14.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.53 |
EPS(TTM)15.81
EY6.12%
EPS(NY)15.33
Fwd EY5.94%
FCF(TTM)15.6
FCFY6.04%
OCF(TTM)16.35
OCFY6.33%
SpS53.16
BVpS61.84
TBVpS18.11
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.49
Graham Number148.31
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.96% | ||
| ROE | 19.28% | ||
| ROCE | 16.81% | ||
| ROIC | 14.05% | ||
| ROICexc | 19.67% | ||
| ROICexgc | 80.42% | ||
| 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)84.71%
ROICexgc(5y)157.51%
ROCE(3y)15.75%
ROCE(5y)14.35%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-40.39%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-26.49%
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 | 5.18 |
F-Score8
WACC9.72%
ROIC/WACC1.45
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 3Y3.43%
EPS Next 5Y5.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.66%
Revenue growth 3Y4.63%
Revenue growth 5Y5.61%
Sales Q2Q%8.49%
Revenue Next Year2.42%
Revenue Next 2Y3.23%
Revenue Next 3Y3.12%
Revenue Next 5Y3.83%
EBIT growth 1Y18.61%
EBIT growth 3Y23.72%
EBIT growth 5Y13.24%
EBIT Next Year4.99%
EBIT Next 3Y4.93%
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.