F5, Inc. Common Stock (FFIV) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1280 data points (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16)
F5 is a market leader in the application delivery controller market. The company sells products for security, application performance, and automation. Its three customer verticals are enterprises,...
F5, Inc. Common Stock (FFIV) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 34.45 (historical range: 18.31–51.57, median: 27.36), placing it at the 86th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 7.56 (range: 2.84–8.21, 99th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 29.17 (range: 15.87–40.45, 87th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16), F5, Inc. Common Stock's P/E ratio has contracted by 17% over the observed period (from an average of 31.0 to 25.8).
F5, Inc. Common Stock trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 34.45 | 27.36 | 86th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 7.56 | 4.65 | 99th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 29.17 | 22.76 | 87th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 3.87% | 5.30% | 2th | expensive relative to its history |
F5, Inc. Common Stock (FFIV) Valuation & P/E History
F5, Inc. Common Stock (FFIV) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Computer Communications Equipment industry currently trading at $442.03 with a market capitalization of $25.0 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for FFIV based on 1280 data points covering 2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 34.45 is above the historical median of 27.36, placing FFIV at the 86th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 7.56 compares to a median of 4.65.
FFIV Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows F5, Inc. Common Stock'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 FFIV 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 FFIV 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 F5, Inc. Common Stock.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is FFIV Overvalued or Undervalued?
F5, Inc. Common Stock trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 91 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive FFIV 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 FFIV analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.FFIV trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.