F5 INC (FFIV) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:FFIV • US3156161024

Current stock price

297.86 USD
+8.82 (+3.05%)
At close:
298 USD
+0.14 (+0.05%)
After Hours:

This FFIV fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

9

1. FFIV Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • FFIV had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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.
FFIV Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFFIV Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.22%, FFIV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FFIV has a Return On Equity of 19.95%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FFIV outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 14.11%, FFIV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FFIV is above the industry average of 10.22%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (13.16%) for FFIV is below the current ROIC(14.11%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
FFIV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFFIV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 22.45%, FFIV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FFIV has grown nicely.
  • FFIV has a better Operating Margin (25.10%) than 93.75% of its industry peers.
  • FFIV's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • FFIV has a Gross Margin of 81.39%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FFIV outperforms 97.92% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FFIV has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
FFIV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFFIV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

More info and screens

ROAROEROICOperating and Profit MarginShow most profitable peers

8

2. FFIV Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FFIV is still 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
  • 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.
FFIV Yearly Shares OutstandingFFIV Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M
FFIV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFFIV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • FFIV has an Altman-Z score of 5.43. This indicates that FFIV is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • FFIV has a Altman-Z score of 5.43. This is in the better half of the industry: FFIV outperforms 77.08% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 5.43
ROIC/WACC1.56
WACC9.03%
FFIV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFFIV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • FFIV has a Current Ratio of 1.55. 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 Current ratio of 1.55. This is in the lower half of the industry: FFIV underperforms 72.92% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.50 indicates that FFIV should not have too much problems paying 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.55
Quick Ratio 1.5
FFIV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFFIV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

More info and screens

WACCDebt/EquityHow to determine the health of a companyAltman-Z scoreShow peers with great health

4

3. FFIV Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.16% 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 8.79% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.90% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.59% on average over the next years.
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.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
FFIV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFFIV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B
FFIV Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFFIV Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10 15 20

More info and screens

Find the best growth stocksShow best growing peers

5

4. FFIV Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • FFIV is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.14.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FFIV is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.61, FFIV is valued a bit cheaper.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.46, the valuation of FFIV can be described as rather expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FFIV indicates a rather cheap valuation: FFIV is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.79. FFIV is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.14
Fwd PE 17.46
FFIV Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFFIV Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FFIV is valued a bit 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 70.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.55
EV/EBITDA 17.13
FFIV Per share dataFFIV EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • FFIV has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.22
PEG (5Y)1.65
EPS Next 2Y3.86%
EPS Next 3Y4.83%

More info and screens

Price/EarningsPrice/FCFFCF per shareEV/EBITDAPEG RATIOShow best valued peers

0

5. FFIV Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for FFIV!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

More info and screens

Find the best dividend stocksShow peers with best dividend

FFIV Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

F5 INC

NASDAQ:FFIV (3/25/2026, 8:26:16 PM)

After market: 298 +0.14 (+0.05%)

297.86

+8.82 (+3.05%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)01-27
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners109.35%
Inst Owner Change8.99%
Ins Owners0.5%
Ins Owner Change6.58%
Market Cap16.84B
Revenue(TTM)3.14B
Net Income(TTM)705.99M
Analysts71
Price Target312.28 (4.84%)
Short Float %3.26%
Short Ratio2.08
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)0%
PT rev (3m)3.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.86%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.14
Fwd PE 17.46
P/S 5.35
P/FCF 19.55
P/OCF 18.58
P/B 4.76
P/tB 16.67
EV/EBITDA 17.13
EPS(TTM)16.42
EY5.51%
EPS(NY)17.06
Fwd EY5.73%
FCF(TTM)15.24
FCFY5.12%
OCF(TTM)16.03
OCFY5.38%
SpS55.63
BVpS62.6
TBVpS17.87
PEG (NY)6.22
PEG (5Y)1.65
Graham Number152.08
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 5.43
F-Score9
WACC9.03%
ROIC/WACC1.56
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 Year11.52%
EBIT Next 3Y6.5%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 18.14 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.76.