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F5 INC (FFIV) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:FFIV - US3156161024 - Common Stock

299.21 USD
+2.71 (+0.91%)
Last: 10/21/2025, 8:13:37 PM
299.21 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/21/2025, 8:13:37 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, FFIV scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FFIV was compared to 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. This makes FFIV very considerable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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.
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 better Return On Assets (10.91%) than 89.58% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of FFIV (19.22%) is better than 85.42% of its industry peers.
FFIV has a Return On Invested Capital of 13.60%. 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 13.08%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.56%) for FFIV is below the current ROIC(13.60%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.91%
ROE 19.22%
ROIC 13.6%
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 22.06%, FFIV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FFIV has remained more or less at the same level.
FFIV's Operating Margin of 25.21% is amongst the best of the industry. FFIV outperforms 95.83% 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 81.03%, FFIV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FFIV's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25.21%
PM (TTM) 22.06%
GM 81.03%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FFIV is creating some value.
FFIV has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
FFIV has less shares outstanding than it did 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.
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 5.75 indicates that FFIV is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of FFIV (5.75) 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 5.75
ROIC/WACC1.49
WACC9.13%
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

FFIV has a Current Ratio of 1.60. This is a normal value and indicates that FFIV is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.60, FFIV is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.56 indicates that FFIV should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FFIV has a Quick ratio (1.56) 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 1.6
Quick Ratio 1.56
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 14.32% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, FFIV shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.19% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 8.94% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.66% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.32%
EPS 3Y7.18%
EPS 5Y5.19%
EPS Q2Q%23.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.94%
Revenue growth 3Y2.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.66%
Sales Q2Q%12.2%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.09% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
FFIV is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.40% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.29%
EPS Next 2Y11.34%
EPS Next 3Y10.33%
EPS Next 5Y12.09%
Revenue Next Year10.29%
Revenue Next 2Y7.12%
Revenue Next 3Y6.23%
Revenue Next 5Y7.4%

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 4B
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.83, FFIV is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FFIV is valued a bit cheaper than 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.77, FFIV is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.05 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FFIV.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FFIV indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FFIV is cheaper than 70.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FFIV to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.23), we can say FFIV is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.83
Fwd PE 18.05
FFIV Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFFIV Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FFIV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.58% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FFIV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18
EV/EBITDA 18.29
FFIV Per share dataFFIV EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
FFIV has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)3.82
EPS Next 2Y11.34%
EPS Next 3Y10.33%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

F5 INC

NASDAQ:FFIV (10/21/2025, 8:13:37 PM)

After market: 299.21 0 (0%)

299.21

+2.71 (+0.91%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/amc
Earnings (Next)10-27 2025-10-27/amc
Inst Owners100.23%
Inst Owner Change0.24%
Ins Owners0.53%
Ins Owner Change-6.72%
Market Cap17.19B
Analysts69
Price Target334.41 (11.76%)
Short Float %3.12%
Short Ratio3.74
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)12.26%
Min EPS beat(2)8.01%
Max EPS beat(2)16.51%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.23%
Min EPS beat(4)4.33%
Max EPS beat(4)16.51%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)8.61%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)7.28%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)7.07%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.97%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.48%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.04%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.08%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.42%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.55%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)10.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.07%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.83
Fwd PE 18.05
P/S 5.68
P/FCF 18
P/OCF 17.4
P/B 4.95
P/tB 16.23
EV/EBITDA 18.29
EPS(TTM)15.09
EY5.04%
EPS(NY)16.57
Fwd EY5.54%
FCF(TTM)16.62
FCFY5.56%
OCF(TTM)17.2
OCFY5.75%
SpS52.65
BVpS60.43
TBVpS18.43
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)3.82
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.91%
ROE 19.22%
ROCE 16.72%
ROIC 13.6%
ROICexc 19.8%
ROICexgc 85.9%
OM 25.21%
PM (TTM) 22.06%
GM 81.03%
FCFM 31.57%
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 Turnover0.49
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 36.65%
Cap/Sales 1.1%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 115.81%
Profit Quality 143.13%
Current Ratio 1.6
Quick Ratio 1.56
Altman-Z 5.75
F-Score8
WACC9.13%
ROIC/WACC1.49
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)14.32%
EPS 3Y7.18%
EPS 5Y5.19%
EPS Q2Q%23.81%
EPS Next Y17.29%
EPS Next 2Y11.34%
EPS Next 3Y10.33%
EPS Next 5Y12.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.94%
Revenue growth 3Y2.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.66%
Sales Q2Q%12.2%
Revenue Next Year10.29%
Revenue Next 2Y7.12%
Revenue Next 3Y6.23%
Revenue Next 5Y7.4%
EBIT growth 1Y17.71%
EBIT growth 3Y14.53%
EBIT growth 5Y4.92%
EBIT Next Year22.42%
EBIT Next 3Y11.35%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y67.35%
FCF growth 3Y7.43%
FCF growth 5Y3.41%
OCF growth 1Y59.91%
OCF growth 3Y7.09%
OCF growth 5Y1.17%