Akamai Technologies Inc (AKAM) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1280 data points (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16)
Akamai operates a content delivery network, in which customers store content on distributed servers to deliver it to their own customers more quickly. Akamai has over 350,000 servers distributed ov...
Akamai Technologies Inc (AKAM) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 30.71 (historical range: 20.88–55.55, median: 28.00), placing it at the 73th percentile — above its historical average, P/S ratio of 2.92 (range: 2.56–5.90, 9th percentile — cheap relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 46.55 (range: 41.52–55.03, 26th percentile).
Akamai Technologies Inc trades below its historical valuation range, with most metrics below their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 30.71 | 28.00 | 73th | above its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 2.92 | 3.93 | 9th | cheap relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 46.55 | 47.87 | 26th | below its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 7.58% | 7.17% | 63th | below its historical average |
Akamai Technologies Inc (AKAM) Valuation & P/E History
Akamai Technologies Inc (AKAM) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Services-Business Services, Nec industry currently trading at $87.25 with a market capitalization of $12.5 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for AKAM based on 1280 data points covering 2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 30.71 is above the historical median of 28.00, placing AKAM at the 73th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 2.92 compares to a median of 3.93.
AKAM Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Akamai Technologies Inc's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether AKAM is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests AKAM is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Akamai Technologies Inc.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is AKAM Overvalued or Undervalued?
Akamai Technologies Inc trades below its historical valuation range, with most metrics below their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 36 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive AKAM is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full AKAM analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.AKAM trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.