A Business at a Glance
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F5 is a multicloud application delivery and security provider committed to bringing a better digital world to life. F5 partners with the world’s largest, most advanced organizations to optimize and secure every application and Application Programming Interface ("API") anywhere, including on-premises, in the cloud, and at the network edge. F5 enables businesses to continuously stay ahead of threats while delivering exceptional, secure digital experiences for their customers. Our application delivery and security solutions are available in a range of deployment and consumption models. We sell packaged software in perpetual, subscription, and usage-based consumption models. We also sell our solutions in software-as-a-service ("SaaS") and managed services deployment models with subscription and usage-based consumption models.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3.1B | 3.1B | 2.8B | 2.8B | 2.7B | 2.6B |
| Net Income | 706M | 692M | 567M | 395M | 322M | 331M |
| EPS | $12.08 | $11.80 | $9.55 | $6.55 | $5.27 | $5.34 |
| Free Cash Flow | 861M | 906M | 762M | 599M | 409M | 615M |
| ROIC | 58.4% | 69.7% | 54.8% | 19.2% | 12.8% | 18.4% |
| Gross Margin | 81.4% | 57.1% | 55.4% | 78.9% | 80.0% | 49.5% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.00 | -0.24 | -0.21 | 0.00 | 0.43 | 0.16 |
| Dividends/Share | $0.00 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Income | 775M | 766M | 659M | 473M | 404M | 394M |
| Operating Margin | 24.7% | 24.8% | 23.4% | 16.8% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
| ROE | 20.0% | 20.6% | 18.1% | 14.1% | 13.0% | 14.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | 57M | 59M | 59M | 60M | 61M | 62M |
F5, INC. passes 6 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
F5, INC. trades at 24.7x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 24.6x, suggesting it is currently Fair relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 19.6x vs a median of 16.6x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 35.0% with a gross margin of 64.2%. Total shareholder yield (buybacks) is 4.0%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +3.6%.
F5, INC. (FFIV) has a current P/E ratio of 24.7, compared to its historical median P/E of 24.6. The stock is currently considered Fair based on its historical valuation range.
F5, INC. (FFIV) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 35.0%. This indicates strong capital allocation and a potential competitive advantage.
F5, INC. (FFIV) has a market capitalization of $16.8B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
F5, INC. (FFIV) does not currently pay a regular dividend. However, the company returns capital to shareholders through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 4.03%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, F5, INC. (FFIV) appears fair. The current P/E of 24.7 is 0% above its historical median of 24.6. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 7.2%.
F5, INC. (FFIV) operates in the Computer Communications Equipment industry, within the Technology sector.
F5, INC. (FFIV) reported annual revenue of $3.1 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
F5, INC. (FFIV) has a net profit margin of 22.4%. This is a strong margin indicating high profitability.
F5, INC. (FFIV) generated $906 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
F5, INC. (FFIV) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $11.80 in its most recent fiscal year.
F5, INC. (FFIV) has a return on equity (ROE) of 20.6%. This indicates the company generates strong returns for shareholders.
F5, INC. (FFIV) has a 5-year average gross margin of 64.2%. This high margin suggests strong pricing power and a potential competitive moat.
The Ledger Terminal provides 18 years of financial data for F5, INC. (FFIV), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
F5, INC. (FFIV) has a book value per share of $61.22, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.