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F5 INC (FFIV) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:FFIV - Nasdaq - US3156161024 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

300.12  -2.05 (-0.68%)

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Fundamental Rating

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FFIV gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. FFIV scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. FFIV has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. These ratings could make FFIV a good candidate for quality investing.


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1. Profitability

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.
In the past 5 years FFIV always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

FFIV has a Return On Assets of 10.52%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FFIV outperforms 89.58% of its industry peers.
FFIV's Return On Equity of 18.75% is amongst the best of the industry. FFIV outperforms 85.42% of its industry peers.
FFIV's Return On Invested Capital of 13.55% is amongst the best of the industry. FFIV outperforms 85.42% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FFIV is below the industry average of 14.30%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.56%) for FFIV is below the current ROIC(13.55%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.52%
ROE 18.75%
ROIC 13.55%
ROA(3y)7.91%
ROA(5y)7.39%
ROE(3y)15.09%
ROE(5y)14.61%
ROIC(3y)11.56%
ROIC(5y)10.98%
FFIV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFFIV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

FFIV has a better Profit Margin (21.14%) than 95.83% of its industry peers.
FFIV's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
FFIV has a better Operating Margin (24.82%) than 93.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FFIV has remained more or less at the same level.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 80.90%, FFIV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% 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 RankSector Rank
OM 24.82%
PM (TTM) 21.14%
GM 80.9%
OM growth 3Y11.57%
OM growth 5Y0.25%
PM growth 3Y16.52%
PM growth 5Y1.08%
GM growth 3Y-0.45%
GM growth 5Y-0.95%
FFIV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFFIV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
FFIV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFFIV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 5.84 indicates that FFIV is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.84, FFIV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
FFIV has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 5.84
ROIC/WACC1.31
WACC10.36%
FFIV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFFIV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.53 indicates that FFIV should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FFIV (1.53) is worse than 64.58% of its industry peers.
FFIV has a Quick Ratio of 1.49. 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 (1.49) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 1.53
Quick Ratio 1.49
FFIV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFFIV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.50% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.19% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, FFIV shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.61% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, FFIV shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.66% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.5%
EPS 3Y7.18%
EPS 5Y5.19%
EPS Q2Q%17.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.61%
Revenue growth 3Y2.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.66%
Sales Q2Q%7.3%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.85% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, FFIV will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.91% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.48%
EPS Next 2Y9.24%
EPS Next 3Y8.52%
EPS Next 5Y10.85%
Revenue Next Year8.05%
Revenue Next 2Y5.97%
Revenue Next 3Y5.21%
Revenue Next 5Y6.91%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
FFIV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFFIV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.00 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FFIV.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FFIV indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FFIV is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FFIV's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.46.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.81, FFIV is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FFIV is valued a bit cheaper than 60.42% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.44. FFIV is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21
Fwd PE 18.81
FFIV Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFFIV Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FFIV is valued a bit cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FFIV is valued a bit cheaper than 72.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.66
EV/EBITDA 19.38
FFIV Per share dataFFIV EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

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.
The excellent profitability rating of FFIV may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.83
PEG (5Y)4.04
EPS Next 2Y9.24%
EPS Next 3Y8.52%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

FFIV does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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F5 INC

NASDAQ:FFIV (7/21/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 300.12 0 (0%)

300.12

-2.05 (-0.68%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)04-28 2025-04-28/amc
Earnings (Next)07-30 2025-07-30/amc
Inst Owners101.14%
Inst Owner Change-1.58%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change-5.57%
Market Cap17.24B
Analysts54.44
Price Target303.68 (1.19%)
Short Float %3.24%
Short Ratio4.19
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)10.04%
Min EPS beat(2)8.01%
Max EPS beat(2)12.06%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)8.81%
Min EPS beat(4)4.33%
Max EPS beat(4)12.06%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)7.81%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)6.97%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)6.66%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.04%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.04%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.22%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.58%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.61%
PT rev (1m)2.97%
PT rev (3m)-2.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.55%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21
Fwd PE 18.81
P/S 5.86
P/FCF 20.66
P/OCF 19.93
P/B 5.2
P/tB 19.12
EV/EBITDA 19.38
EPS(TTM)14.29
EY4.76%
EPS(NY)15.96
Fwd EY5.32%
FCF(TTM)14.53
FCFY4.84%
OCF(TTM)15.06
OCFY5.02%
SpS51.19
BVpS57.71
TBVpS15.7
PEG (NY)1.83
PEG (5Y)4.04
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.52%
ROE 18.75%
ROCE 16.65%
ROIC 13.55%
ROICexc 19.01%
ROICexgc 83.54%
OM 24.82%
PM (TTM) 21.14%
GM 80.9%
FCFM 28.38%
ROA(3y)7.91%
ROA(5y)7.39%
ROE(3y)15.09%
ROE(5y)14.61%
ROIC(3y)11.56%
ROIC(5y)10.98%
ROICexc(3y)15.29%
ROICexc(5y)15.03%
ROICexgc(3y)179.61%
ROICexgc(5y)210.71%
ROCE(3y)14.2%
ROCE(5y)13.49%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-16.59%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-22.41%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.92%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.36%
OM growth 3Y11.57%
OM growth 5Y0.25%
PM growth 3Y16.52%
PM growth 5Y1.08%
GM growth 3Y-0.45%
GM growth 5Y-0.95%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 32.14%
Cap/Sales 1.04%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 104.91%
Profit Quality 134.28%
Current Ratio 1.53
Quick Ratio 1.49
Altman-Z 5.84
F-Score8
WACC10.36%
ROIC/WACC1.31
Cap/Depr(3y)35.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)38.93%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.42%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.6%
Profit Quality(3y)137.71%
Profit Quality(5y)158.83%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.5%
EPS 3Y7.18%
EPS 5Y5.19%
EPS Q2Q%17.53%
EPS Next Y11.48%
EPS Next 2Y9.24%
EPS Next 3Y8.52%
EPS Next 5Y10.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.61%
Revenue growth 3Y2.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.66%
Sales Q2Q%7.3%
Revenue Next Year8.05%
Revenue Next 2Y5.97%
Revenue Next 3Y5.21%
Revenue Next 5Y6.91%
EBIT growth 1Y13.11%
EBIT growth 3Y14.53%
EBIT growth 5Y4.92%
EBIT Next Year21.27%
EBIT Next 3Y9.79%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y72.85%
FCF growth 3Y7.43%
FCF growth 5Y3.41%
OCF growth 1Y64.95%
OCF growth 3Y7.09%
OCF growth 5Y1.17%