FFIV
F5, Inc.
$391.27
▲ 1.5%Updated Today 7:15 PM ET
▲ Up 34.6% over the last 12 months
Market Cap
$21.75B
P/E
30.74x
Forward P/E (est.)
26.57x
ROE
19.9%
Revenue Growth
9.7%
EPS Growth
15.7%
Profit Margin
22.0%
FCF Yield
2.2%
Debt / Equity
0x
ROIC
—
Interest Coverage
—
Current Ratio
1.61x
Dividend Yield
—
Implied Growth (rev. DCF)
4.6%
Rating Score
62/100
Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what FFIV's chart says today, with each tool explained.
Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. FFIV trades near $391.27, above its 50-day average ($353.18) and 200-day average ($298.95). Price above both averages, with the shorter one above the longer, is the textbook definition of an uptrend — momentum favours buyers.
Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 51 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.
MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently negative — short-term momentum is fading.
Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. FFIV's is $13.78 (~3.5% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.
Support & resistance. Over the last month FFIV found buyers near $372.62 (support) and sellers near $411.52 (resistance); its 52-week range is $223.76–$411.52. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.
Volume. The latest session traded 0.8× the 20-day average — about normal. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.
Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.
F5, Inc. (FFIV) is a large-cap company in the Communications Equipment industry, part of the Information Technology sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $21.75B.
In its latest reported year it generated about $3.09B in revenue and $692.38M in net profit.
Our model rates FFIV Favorable (62/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.
4Y CAGR
4.4%
Revenue moved from $2.60B in 2021 to $3.09B in 2025, a 4.4% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year grew a steady 9.7% year over year. Slower, mature growth is common for established businesses.
Gross Margin
81.4%
Operating Margin
24.8%
Net Margin
22.4%
ROE
19.9%
F5, Inc. keeps about 22.0% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 81.4% gross margin and 24.8% operating margin. Return on equity is 19.9%. Margins this wide usually signal pricing power or a cost advantage.
Total Debt
—
Net Debt
—
Net Debt / EBITDA
—
Debt / Equity
0x
Leverage: debt-to-equity is 0.0x, with a current ratio of 1.6x. That is a conservative balance sheet — a cushion in downturns.
Operating CF
$949.67M
Free Cash Flow
$906.41M
FCF Margin
29.4%
In the latest year F5, Inc. produced about $949.67M of operating cash flow and $906.41M of free cash flow after capital spending. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about 2.2% on today's price. Cash flow is what ultimately pays shareholders, so it is worth tracking over time.
P/E
30.74x
P/S
7.11x
P/B
5.15x
EV / EBITDA
23.88x
FFIV trades at 30.7x trailing earnings (about 26.6x on estimated forward earnings), 7.1x sales, and 5.1x book value. Reverse-engineering today's price implies the market expects roughly 4.6% long-term free-cash-flow growth. That is a premium multiple that needs growth to justify it.
Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.
Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. Context only — not investment advice.
How FFIV stacks up against its Information Technology peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.
In the Information Technology sector (72 S&P 500 companies), FFIV ranks #35 of 72 by our overall rating. It trades at roughly in line versus the sector on earnings (30.7x P/E vs. 35.6x median) with a lower return on equity (19.9% vs. 25.6%) and slower revenue growth (9.7% vs. 17.4%).
P/E vs sector
30.7x
median 35.6x
ROE vs sector
19.9%
median 25.6%
Growth vs sector
9.7%
median 17.4%
Sector rank
#35
of 72 by rating
Valuation vs. quality map
The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.
Peers are the closest Information Technology companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 72 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.
Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.
2030 price target (Base Case)
$368.47 – $601.18
vs. $391.27 today · expected CAGR -1% – 9%
| Metric | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.40B | $3.74B | $4.11B | $4.52B | $4.97B |
| Net income | $747.31M | $822.04M | $904.25M | $994.67M | $1.09B |
| EPS | $13.25 | $14.57 | $16.03 | $17.63 | $19.39 |
| Share price (low) | $251.67 | $276.84 | $304.52 | $334.97 | $368.47 |
| Share price (high) | $410.62 | $451.68 | $496.85 | $546.53 | $601.18 |
| CAGR (low–high) | -36% / 5% | -16% / 7% | -8% / 8% | -4% / 9% | -1% / 9% |
Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.
The case for FFIV:
- High net margins (22.0%) point to pricing power or efficiency.
- Strong return on equity (19.9%) shows capital is put to work well.
- A conservative balance sheet (debt/equity 0.0x) lowers risk.
- Our model's overall read is Favorable (62/100).
The case against FFIV:
- Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Valuation risk — at 30.7x earnings, disappointing results could compress the multiple.
Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.
On balance, the fundamentals screen favourably: F5, Inc. is a large-cap information technology business growing at a mature pace, with solid profitability, and a sound balance sheet. It trades at 30.7x earnings, which our model scores Favorable (62/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.
Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.
Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.