FASTLY INC - CLASS A (FSLY) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:FSLY • US31188V1008

Current stock price

27.43 USD
-1.16 (-4.06%)
At close:
27.237 USD
-0.19 (-0.7%)
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This FSLY fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. FSLY Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • FSLY had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year FSLY had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years FSLY always reported negative net income.
  • The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: FSLY reported negative operating cash flow in multiple 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 2025 0 -100M -200M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of -8.11%, FSLY is not doing good in the industry: 67.05% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • FSLY's Return On Equity of -13.09% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FSLY is outperformed by 60.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -8.11%
ROE -13.09%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-9.24%
ROA(5y)-9.62%
ROE(3y)-14.35%
ROE(5y)-17%
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 2025 -10 -20 -30 -40

1.3 Margins

  • FSLY's Gross Margin of 57.08% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FSLY outperforms 78.41% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FSLY has remained more or less at the same level.
  • 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 57.08%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.59%
GM growth 5Y-0.57%
FSLY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFSLY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

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2. FSLY Health Analysis

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.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, FSLY has more shares outstanding
  • FSLY has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
FSLY Yearly Shares OutstandingFSLY Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
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 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.93 indicates that FSLY is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of FSLY (3.93) is better than 73.86% of its industry peers.
  • FSLY has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.52. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as FSLY would need 7.52 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • FSLY has a Debt to FCF ratio (7.52) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • FSLY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.35, FSLY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 7.52
Altman-Z 3.93
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.35%
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 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.61 indicates that FSLY has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • FSLY's Current ratio of 2.61 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FSLY outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.61 indicates that FSLY has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.61, FSLY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.61
Quick Ratio 2.61
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 2025 200M 400M 600M

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3. FSLY Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • FSLY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 184.62%, which is quite impressive.
  • The Revenue has grown by 14.78% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 16.49% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)184.62%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%500%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.78%
Revenue growth 3Y12.98%
Revenue growth 5Y16.49%
Sales Q2Q%22.79%

3.2 Future

  • FSLY is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -20.65% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.74% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y157.16%
EPS Next 2Y83.72%
EPS Next 3Y60.99%
EPS Next 5Y-20.65%
Revenue Next Year16.24%
Revenue Next 2Y13.31%
Revenue Next 3Y11.75%
Revenue Next 5Y7.74%

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 -0.4 -0.6

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4. FSLY Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 249.36, which means the current valuation is very expensive for FSLY.
  • FSLY's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 24.88, FSLY is valued quite expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 96.97, the valuation of FSLY can be described as expensive.
  • FSLY's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.19, FSLY is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 249.36
Fwd PE 96.97
FSLY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFSLY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150 200

4.2 Price Multiples

  • FSLY's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 86.58
EV/EBITDA N/A
FSLY Per share dataFSLY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • FSLY's earnings are expected to grow with 60.99% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.59
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y83.72%
EPS Next 3Y60.99%

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5. FSLY Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • FSLY does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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FSLY Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

FASTLY INC - CLASS A

NASDAQ:FSLY (3/27/2026, 8:20:43 PM)

After market: 27.237 -0.19 (-0.7%)

27.43

-1.16 (-4.06%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners78.85%
Inst Owner Change9.34%
Ins Owners5.41%
Ins Owner Change-2.49%
Market Cap4.16B
Revenue(TTM)624.02M
Net Income(TTM)-121.68M
Analysts72.5
Price Target12.53 (-54.32%)
Short Float %11.33%
Short Ratio1.44
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)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.87%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.76%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.65%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.87%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.21%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.48%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.7%
PT rev (1m)12.42%
PT rev (3m)12.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)451.99%
EPS NQ rev (3m)451.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)103.92%
EPS NY rev (3m)103.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)7.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)6.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.66%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 249.36
Fwd PE 96.97
P/S 6.67
P/FCF 86.58
P/OCF 44.09
P/B 4.48
P/tB 17.84
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.11
EY0.4%
EPS(NY)0.28
Fwd EY1.03%
FCF(TTM)0.32
FCFY1.16%
OCF(TTM)0.62
OCFY2.27%
SpS4.11
BVpS6.12
TBVpS1.54
PEG (NY)1.59
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number3.89
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -8.11%
ROE -13.09%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 57.08%
FCFM 7.71%
ROA(3y)-9.24%
ROA(5y)-9.62%
ROE(3y)-14.35%
ROE(5y)-17%
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 3Y5.59%
GM growth 5Y-0.57%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.42
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 7.52
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 59.54%
Cap/Sales 7.43%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.61
Quick Ratio 2.61
Altman-Z 3.93
F-Score6
WACC9.35%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)51.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)76.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.88%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.69%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)184.62%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%500%
EPS Next Y157.16%
EPS Next 2Y83.72%
EPS Next 3Y60.99%
EPS Next 5Y-20.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.78%
Revenue growth 3Y12.98%
Revenue growth 5Y16.49%
Sales Q2Q%22.79%
Revenue Next Year16.24%
Revenue Next 2Y13.31%
Revenue Next 3Y11.75%
Revenue Next 5Y7.74%
EBIT growth 1Y23.02%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year1090.02%
EBIT Next 3Y168.52%
EBIT Next 5Y88.32%
FCF growth 1Y331.13%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y475.67%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

FASTLY INC - CLASS A / FSLY Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to FSLY.


Can you provide the valuation status for FASTLY INC - CLASS A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 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 2 / 10.


What is the financial health of FASTLY INC - CLASS A (FSLY) stock?

The financial health rating of FASTLY INC - CLASS A (FSLY) is 5 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for FASTLY INC - CLASS A (FSLY) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FASTLY INC - CLASS A (FSLY) is expected to grow by 157.16% in the next year.