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F5 Networks, Inc. (FFIV)
Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN

US3156161024

CUSIP

315616102

IPO Date

Jun 4, 1999

Highlights

Market Cap

$15.39B

EPS (TTM)

$10.52

PE Ratio

25.26

PEG Ratio

1.38

Total Revenue (TTM)

$2.94B

Gross Profit (TTM)

$2.38B

EBITDA (TTM)

$814.18M

Year Range

$164.45 - $313.00

Target Price

$289.69

Short %

3.87%

Short Ratio

2.88

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Performance

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Returns By Period

F5 Networks, Inc. (FFIV) returned 7.40% year-to-date (YTD) and 57.90% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, FFIV returned 8.03% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.45%.


FFIV

YTD

7.40%

1M

2.25%

6M

11.92%

1Y

57.90%

5Y*

12.66%

10Y*

8.03%

^GSPC (Benchmark)

YTD

-3.77%

1M

3.72%

6M

-5.60%

1Y

8.55%

5Y*

14.11%

10Y*

10.45%

*Annualized

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of FFIV, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202518.21%-1.62%-8.95%-0.57%2.01%7.40%
20242.64%1.92%1.27%-12.81%2.21%1.93%18.24%-0.24%8.39%6.21%7.04%0.45%40.50%
20232.89%-3.17%1.90%-7.78%9.84%-0.89%8.19%3.43%-1.54%-5.93%12.93%4.55%24.72%
2022-15.16%-3.26%4.03%-19.88%-2.61%-6.13%9.36%-6.15%-7.85%-1.26%8.19%-7.18%-41.36%
202111.37%-3.05%9.81%-10.48%-0.71%0.66%10.63%-1.42%-2.35%6.22%7.78%7.53%39.09%
2020-12.55%-1.78%-11.10%30.60%4.06%-3.75%-2.57%-2.63%-7.22%8.28%22.47%8.06%25.99%
2019-0.67%4.47%-6.67%-0.02%-15.82%10.26%0.75%-12.26%9.08%2.61%1.13%-4.16%-13.81%
201810.15%2.75%-2.63%12.78%6.14%-0.38%-0.62%10.35%5.45%-12.11%-1.89%-5.78%23.48%
2017-7.39%6.89%-0.49%-9.43%-0.77%-0.84%-4.97%-1.13%0.99%0.59%10.66%-2.22%-9.33%
2016-3.28%2.55%10.07%-1.04%5.20%3.30%8.42%-0.56%1.56%10.89%1.84%2.82%49.26%
2015-14.44%5.82%-2.69%6.16%3.01%-4.25%11.46%-9.49%-4.62%-4.84%-6.53%-5.86%-25.68%
201417.79%4.97%-5.08%-1.37%3.21%2.66%1.03%10.30%-4.39%3.57%5.05%0.99%43.59%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

With an overall rank of 94, FFIV is among the top 6% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of FFIV is 9494
Overall Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of FFIV is 9595
Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of FFIV is 9595
Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of FFIV is 9494
Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of FFIV is 9292
Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of FFIV is 9393
Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for F5 Networks, Inc. (FFIV) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.


The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

F5 Networks, Inc. Sharpe ratios as of May 10, 2025 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.87
  • 5-Year: 0.42
  • 10-Year: 0.27
  • All Time: 0.25

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of F5 Networks, Inc. compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time. For deeper analysis or to customize the calculation, use the Sharpe ratio tool.


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Dividends

Dividend History


F5 Networks, Inc. doesn't pay dividends

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the F5 Networks, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the F5 Networks, Inc. was 97.59%, occurring on Apr 4, 2001. Recovery took 2332 trading sessions.

The current F5 Networks, Inc. drawdown is 13.05%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-97.59%Nov 19, 1999346Apr 4, 20012332Jul 15, 20102678
-58.07%Jul 16, 199917Aug 9, 199920Sep 7, 199937
-54.59%Oct 1, 2018368Mar 18, 2020213Jan 21, 2021581
-52.82%Jan 18, 2011612Jun 24, 2013878Dec 15, 20161490
-47.42%Dec 30, 2021331Apr 25, 2023400Nov 25, 2024731

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of F5 Networks, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Earnings Per Share

The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of F5 Networks, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 10.3% positive surprise.


2.002.503.003.504.0020212022202320242025
3.42
3.10
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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how F5 Networks, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for FFIV, comparing it with other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, FFIV has a P/E ratio of 25.3. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for FFIV compared to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. FFIV currently has a PEG ratio of 1.4. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for FFIV relative to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, FFIV has a P/S ratio of 5.3. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for FFIV in comparison with other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, FFIV has a P/B value of 4.7. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



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Cost Of Revenue

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Income

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Operating Income

EBITDA

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Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

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Minority Interest

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Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items