F5, Inc. (FFIV) fair value analysis
S&P 500 & Nasdaq · Updated 2026-10-19
FFIV price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
OvervaluedFFIV is trading at more than a 25% premium to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $479.83
- Sector
- Technology
- 12-month range
- $223.99–$479.83
- Market cap
- $27.2B
- From 52-week high
- 0.0%
- Shares outstanding
- 56.6M
- Rank in Technology by discount to fair value
- #148 of 181
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
F5, Inc. is a technology company that develops and sells application delivery networking products, security solutions, and software designed to optimize and protect web applications and network infrastructure. The company operates globally, serving customers across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and other international markets.
FFIV currently ranks #148 of 181 Technology stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Overvalued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $27.2B
- P/E (trailing)
- 29x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $3.31B
- Net margin
- 22.0%
- EPS (TTM)
- $16.60
- Gross margin
- 82.2%
- Debt / equity
- 0.07
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 7.5%
- Shares outstanding
- 56.6M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- A
- Margin trend
- Expanding
- 52-week position
- The top quarter of its range
- DCF cross-check
- Overvalued
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 47 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $423.75
- 200-day average
- $355.31
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price above both averages
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-10-27 (post-market)
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 8 beat, 0 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+27.0%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+12.7%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+21.9%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+10.6%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+17.5%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+10.7%)
2024-12 ▲ beat (+13.6%)
2024-09 ▲ beat (+6.4%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 5 buy · 7 hold · 1 sell (13 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Hold-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $438
- Target vs last price
- -8.7%
What our data shows for FFIV
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for FFIV, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the upper third of their 12-month price range of $223.99–$479.83.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 47.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for FFIV
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — # FFIV - TickrTrends Weekly Summary FFIV's relative strength index moved from overbought territory into neutral zone this week, suggesting a moderation in momentum after previous strength. The stock maintains an overvalued status according to TickrTrends' derived valuation metrics.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — FFIV is currently trading at an overvalued valuation level according to TickrTrends' assessment. The stock's Relative Strength Index zone has shifted from neutral to overbought this week, indicating increased momentum in price movement. This change in the RSI reading suggests heightened buying pressure in the technology sector stock.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is FFIV stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), FFIV is trading at more than a 25% premium to estimated fair value and screens as overvalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is FFIV's TickrTrends verdict?
FFIV's current verdict is Overvalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does FFIV compare to other Technology stocks?
FFIV ranks #148 of 181 Technology stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is FFIV overbought or oversold?
FFIV's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
When does FFIV report earnings next?
FFIV's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-10-27 (post-market), per the published earnings calendar.
Does FFIV usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters FFIV beat the consensus estimate 8 times and missed 0 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about FFIV?
Of 13 analysts covering FFIV, 5 rate it a buy, 7 a hold and 1 a sell - hold-leaning, with a consensus price target of $438 (-8.7% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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