F5 INC (FFIV) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:FFIV • US3156161024
277.69 USD
+7.11 (+2.63%)
At close: Feb 18, 2026
276.71 USD
-0.98 (-0.35%)
After Hours: 2/18/2026, 8:00:00 PM
FFIV gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making FFIV a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. FFIV has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years FFIV has been profitable.
- FFIV had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.22%, FFIV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- FFIV has a better Return On Equity (19.95%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of FFIV (14.11%) is better than 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 11.27%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (14.11%) for FFIV is above the 3 year average (13.16%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.22% | ||
| ROE | 19.95% | ||
| ROIC | 14.11% |
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's Profit Margin of 22.45% is amongst the best of the industry. FFIV outperforms 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 25.10%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FFIV outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FFIV has grown nicely.
- FFIV has a better Gross Margin (81.39%) than 97.92% of its industry peers.
- FFIV's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.45% | ||
| GM | 81.39% |
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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, FFIV has less shares outstanding
- 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
- FFIV has an Altman-Z score of 5.21. This indicates that FFIV is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of FFIV (5.21) is better than 79.17% 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 | 5.21 |
ROIC/WACC1.5
WACC9.43%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.55 indicates that FFIV should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- FFIV has a Current ratio of 1.55. This is in the lower half of the industry: FFIV underperforms 72.92% of its industry peers.
- FFIV has a Quick Ratio of 1.50. 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 1.50. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FFIV outperforms 45.83% 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 | 1.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.5 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- FFIV shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 19.16%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, FFIV shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.98% on average per year.
- FFIV shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.79%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.61% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.16%
EPS 3Y15.69%
EPS 5Y10.98%
EPS Q2Q%15.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.79%
Revenue growth 3Y4.63%
Revenue growth 5Y5.61%
Sales Q2Q%7.3%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, FFIV will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.90% on average per year.
- FFIV is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.59% yearly.
EPS Next Y2.92%
EPS Next 2Y3.86%
EPS Next 3Y4.83%
EPS Next 5Y6.9%
Revenue Next Year6.38%
Revenue Next 2Y4.81%
Revenue Next 3Y4.02%
Revenue Next 5Y4.59%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.91, the valuation of FFIV can be described as correct.
- FFIV's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FFIV is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FFIV to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.27), we can say FFIV is valued slightly cheaper.
- FFIV is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.28.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FFIV is valued a bit cheaper than 77.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.16, FFIV is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.28 |
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 somewhat cheap valuation: FFIV is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.95 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates FFIV does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- FFIV has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.8
PEG (5Y)1.54
EPS Next 2Y3.86%
EPS Next 3Y4.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for FFIV!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
277.69
+7.11 (+2.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27/amc
Inst Owners100.78%
Inst Owner Change2.04%
Ins Owners0.6%
Ins Owner Change6.14%
Market Cap15.70B
Revenue(TTM)3.14B
Net Income(TTM)705.99M
Analysts71
Price Target312.28 (12.46%)
Short Float %4.11%
Short Ratio2.04
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)13.97%
Min EPS beat(2)8.46%
Max EPS beat(2)19.48%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)13.12%
Min EPS beat(4)8.01%
Max EPS beat(4)19.48%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)9.91%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)9.12%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)8.24%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.37%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.37%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.16%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.35%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.09%
PT rev (1m)4.68%
PT rev (3m)-0.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.86%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.28 | ||
| P/S | 4.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.32 | ||
| P/B | 4.44 | ||
| P/tB | 15.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.95 |
EPS(TTM)16.42
EY5.91%
EPS(NY)17.06
Fwd EY6.14%
FCF(TTM)15.24
FCFY5.49%
OCF(TTM)16.03
OCFY5.77%
SpS55.63
BVpS62.6
TBVpS17.87
PEG (NY)5.8
PEG (5Y)1.54
Graham Number152.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.22% | ||
| ROE | 19.95% | ||
| ROCE | 16.89% | ||
| ROIC | 14.11% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.99% | ||
| ROICexgc | 69.8% | ||
| OM | 25.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.45% | ||
| GM | 81.39% | ||
| FCFM | 27.39% |
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-Score9
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 47.6% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.43% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 102.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | 121.98% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.21 |
F-Score9
WACC9.43%
ROIC/WACC1.5
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)19.16%
EPS 3Y15.69%
EPS 5Y10.98%
EPS Q2Q%15.89%
EPS Next Y2.92%
EPS Next 2Y3.86%
EPS Next 3Y4.83%
EPS Next 5Y6.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.79%
Revenue growth 3Y4.63%
Revenue growth 5Y5.61%
Sales Q2Q%7.3%
Revenue Next Year6.38%
Revenue Next 2Y4.81%
Revenue Next 3Y4.02%
Revenue Next 5Y4.59%
EBIT growth 1Y11.05%
EBIT growth 3Y23.72%
EBIT growth 5Y13.24%
EBIT Next Year6.26%
EBIT Next 3Y4.87%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y40.95%
FCF growth 3Y30.38%
FCF growth 5Y8.56%
OCF growth 1Y37.06%
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 6 / 10 to FFIV.
Can you provide the valuation status for F5 INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to F5 INC (FFIV). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for F5 INC?
F5 INC (FFIV) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of F5 INC (FFIV) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for F5 INC (FFIV) is 16.91 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.44.