F5 Networks Inc (FFIV) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
F5 Networks Inc stock (FFIV) is currently trading at $297.86. F5 Networks Inc PE ratio is 23.93. F5 Networks Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 5.22. Analyst consensus price target for FFIV is $310.30. WallStSmart rates FFIV as Moderate Buy.
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- FFIV fair value vs current price
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- F5 Networks Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- FFIV Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- FFIV analyst price target and Smart Rating
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FFIV Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · F5 Networks Inc (FFIV)
FFIV trades at a modest 3% premium above its Graham fair value of $273.49. Consider waiting for a pullback.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
F5 Networks Inc (FFIV) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, return on equity, operating margin. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.
F5 Networks Inc (FFIV) Key Strengths (5)
Keeps $23 of every $100 in revenue as net profit
109.75% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Every $100 of equity generates $21 in profit
Strong operational efficiency: $26 kept per $100 revenue
F5 Networks Inc (FFIV) Areas to Watch (5)
Premium valuation at 5.2x annual revenue
Premium pricing at 4.5x book value
Modest revenue growth at 7.30%
Modest earnings growth at 9.90%
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Supporting Valuation Data
F5 Networks Inc (FFIV) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 65/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.2/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 4.4/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Profit Margin, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 20.80%, Operating Margin at 26.00%, Profit Margin at 22.50%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Price/Sales, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.89), Price/Sales (5.22), Price/Book (4.54) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 7.30%, EPS Growth at 9.90%, which may limit upside.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Price/Sales improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 20.80% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 7.30% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Profit Margin, Institutional Own.) and negatives (Price/Sales, Price/Book). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
FFIV Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
FFIV's Price-to-Sales ratio of 5.22x sits near its historical average of 4.68x (76th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 60% below its historical high of 13.08x set in Jul 2007, and 200% above its historical low of 1.74x in Feb 2009.
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Data-driven financial summary for F5 Networks Inc (FFIV) · TECHNOLOGY › SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE
The Big Picture
F5 Networks Inc is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 3.1B with 7% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 22.5%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
ROE of 20.8% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Profit margin of 22.5% and operating margin of 26.0% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.
What to Watch Next
Sector dynamics: monitor SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact F5 Networks Inc.
Bottom Line
F5 Networks Inc is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 22.5% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About F5 Networks Inc(FFIV)
NASDAQ
TECHNOLOGY
SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE
USA
F5, Inc. is an American company that specializes in application delivery networking (ADN), application availability & performance, multi-cloud management, application security, network security, access & authorization and online fraud prevention. F5 is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional development, manufacturing, and administrative offices worldwide.