FFIV:NGS-F5 Networks Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Software - Infrastructure | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 286.59

Change

+4.49 (+1.59)%

Market Cap

USD 9.39B

Volume

0.31M

Analyst Target

USD 163.40
Analyst Rating

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About

F5 Networks Inc is a developer and provider of software-defined application services designed to ensure that applications delivered over Internet Protocol (IP) networks are available to any user, anywhere, anytime, on any device and on any network.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Software - Infrastructure) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 13.97% 78% C+ 83% B
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 13.97% 78% C+ 82% B
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 70.24% 85% B 91% A-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 70.24% 85% B 91% A-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 101.47% 79% B- 80% B-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 101.47% 79% B- 77% C+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 11.10% 66% D+ 68% D+
Dividend Return 11.10% 66% D+ 66% D+
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 30.52% 73% C 58% F
Risk Adjusted Return 36.38% 78% C+ 70% C-
Market Capitalization 9.39B 87% B+ 95% A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Software - Infrastructure) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 26.70 48% 36%
Price/Book Ratio 4.68 49% 25%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 19.57 28% 14%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 17.61 40% 21%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 19.89% 87% 90%
Return on Invested Capital 18.44% 80% 86%
Return on Assets 8.08% 85% 92%
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector