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FASTLY INC - CLASS A (FSLY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:FSLY - US31188V1008 - Common Stock

8.07 USD
+0.11 (+1.38%)
Last: 11/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM
9.34 USD
+1.27 (+15.74%)
After Hours: 11/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

Taking everything into account, FSLY scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FSLY was compared to 85 industry peers in the IT Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of FSLY have multiple concerns. While showing a medium growth rate, FSLY is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

FSLY had negative earnings in the past year.
FSLY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years FSLY always reported negative net income.
In multiple years FSLY reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
FSLY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFSLY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50M -100M -150M -200M

1.2 Ratios

FSLY's Return On Assets of -10.09% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FSLY is outperformed by 75.29% of its industry peers.
FSLY's Return On Equity of -15.66% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FSLY is outperformed by 65.88% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -10.09%
ROE -15.66%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-9.89%
ROA(5y)-9.57%
ROE(3y)-16.65%
ROE(5y)-16.19%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
FSLY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFSLY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -10 -20 -30 -40

1.3 Margins

FSLY has a better Gross Margin (53.89%) than 72.94% of its industry peers.
FSLY's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
FSLY does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 53.89%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.98%
GM growth 5Y-0.53%
FSLY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFSLY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

FSLY does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for FSLY has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FSLY has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
FSLY has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
FSLY Yearly Shares OutstandingFSLY Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M
FSLY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFSLY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

FSLY has an Altman-Z score of 0.53. This is a bad value and indicates that FSLY is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.53, FSLY is not doing good in the industry: 72.94% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
FSLY has a debt to FCF ratio of 27.40. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as FSLY would need 27.40 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FSLY has a Debt to FCF ratio of 27.40. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FSLY outperforms 43.53% of its industry peers.
FSLY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.16, FSLY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 27.4
Altman-Z 0.53
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.66%
FSLY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFSLY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.49 indicates that FSLY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FSLY has a Current ratio of 1.49. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FSLY outperforms 41.18% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.49 indicates that FSLY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of FSLY (1.49) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.49
Quick Ratio 1.49
FSLY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFSLY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 47.06% over the past year.
FSLY shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.43%.
Measured over the past years, FSLY shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 22.08% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)47.06%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%57.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.43%
Revenue growth 3Y15.34%
Revenue growth 5Y22.08%
Sales Q2Q%12.34%

3.2 Future

FSLY is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 25.38% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.36% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y45.08%
EPS Next 2Y49.22%
EPS Next 3Y41.95%
EPS Next 5Y25.38%
Revenue Next Year10.41%
Revenue Next 2Y8.65%
Revenue Next 3Y7.35%
Revenue Next 5Y6.36%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
FSLY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFSLY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
FSLY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFSLY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 0.2 -0.2 -0.4 -0.6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for FSLY. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
FSLY is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 273.86.
FSLY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. FSLY is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FSLY to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.35), we can say FSLY is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 273.86
FSLY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFSLY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 100 200

4.2 Price Multiples

FSLY's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 96.43
EV/EBITDA N/A
FSLY Per share dataFSLY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates FSLY does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as FSLY's earnings are expected to grow with 41.95% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y49.22%
EPS Next 3Y41.95%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for FSLY!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

FASTLY INC - CLASS A

NYSE:FSLY (11/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 9.34 +1.27 (+15.74%)

8.07

+0.11 (+1.38%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Inst Owners68.82%
Inst Owner Change-0.47%
Ins Owners6.57%
Ins Owner Change6.45%
Market Cap1.19B
Revenue(TTM)570.97M
Net Income(TTM)-147591000
Analysts52.86
Price Target7.99 (-0.99%)
Short Float %7.63%
Short Ratio3.35
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)32.34%
Min EPS beat(2)24.47%
Max EPS beat(2)40.22%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-99.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-596.96%
Max EPS beat(4)135.18%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)-23.35%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.69%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.84%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.63%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.63%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.32%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.24%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.54%
PT rev (1m)2.17%
PT rev (3m)16.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)100%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)24.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.37%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 273.86
P/S 2.08
P/FCF 96.43
P/OCF 22.31
P/B 1.26
P/tB 4.97
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.09
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.03
Fwd EY0.37%
FCF(TTM)0.08
FCFY1.04%
OCF(TTM)0.36
OCFY4.48%
SpS3.87
BVpS6.4
TBVpS1.62
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -10.09%
ROE -15.66%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 53.89%
FCFM 2.16%
ROA(3y)-9.89%
ROA(5y)-9.57%
ROE(3y)-16.65%
ROE(5y)-16.19%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.98%
GM growth 5Y-0.53%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 27.4
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 53.39%
Cap/Sales 7.18%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.49
Quick Ratio 1.49
Altman-Z 0.53
F-Score5
WACC7.66%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)73.4%
Cap/Depr(5y)94.12%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.59%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.78%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)47.06%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%57.14%
EPS Next Y45.08%
EPS Next 2Y49.22%
EPS Next 3Y41.95%
EPS Next 5Y25.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.43%
Revenue growth 3Y15.34%
Revenue growth 5Y22.08%
Sales Q2Q%12.34%
Revenue Next Year10.41%
Revenue Next 2Y8.65%
Revenue Next 3Y7.35%
Revenue Next 5Y6.36%
EBIT growth 1Y25.5%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year283.29%
EBIT Next 3Y75.24%
EBIT Next 5Y56.56%
FCF growth 1Y116.34%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y325.61%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

FASTLY INC - CLASS A / FSLY FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FASTLY INC - CLASS A (FSLY) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to FSLY.


What is the valuation status of FASTLY INC - CLASS A (FSLY) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to FASTLY INC - CLASS A (FSLY). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is FASTLY INC - CLASS A (FSLY) stock?

FASTLY INC - CLASS A (FSLY) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for FSLY stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FASTLY INC - CLASS A (FSLY) is expected to grow by 45.08% in the next year.