FFIV vs. ZS

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about F5 Networks, Inc. (FFIV) and Zscaler, Inc. (ZS).

Performance

FFIV vs. ZS - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in F5 Networks, Inc. (FFIV) and Zscaler, Inc. (ZS). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

FFIV vs. ZS - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
FFIV F5 Networks, Inc.	13.35%	1.51%	40.50%	24.72%	-41.36%	39.09%	25.99%	-13.81%	9.35%
ZS Zscaler, Inc.	-37.63%	24.67%	-18.57%	98.00%	-65.18%	60.90%	329.48%	18.59%	18.82%

Fundamentals

Market Cap FFIV : $16.83B ZS : $22.40B
EPS FFIV : $12.10 ZS : -$0.43
PS Ratio FFIV : 7.27 ZS : 7.36
PB Ratio FFIV : 4.76 ZS : 10.20
Total Revenue (TTM) FFIV : $2.32B ZS : $3.00B
Gross Profit (TTM) FFIV : $2.57B ZS : $2.30B
EBITDA (TTM) FFIV : $854.38M ZS : $56.95M

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, FFIV achieves a 13.35% return, which is significantly higher than ZS's -37.63% return.

FFIV

• 1D: 3.43%
• 1M: 6.62%
• YTD: 13.35%
• 6M: -10.48%
• 1Y: 8.66%
• 3Y*: 25.70%
• 5Y*: 6.51%
• 10Y*: 10.61%

ZS

• 1D: 2.21%
• 1M: -4.56%
• YTD: -37.63%
• 6M: -53.18%
• 1Y: -29.30%
• 3Y*: 6.29%
• 5Y*: -4.41%
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Return for Risk

FFIV vs. ZS — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

FFIV

FFIV Risk / Return Rank: 48
FFIV Sharpe Ratio Rank: 52
FFIV Sortino Ratio Rank: 45
FFIV Omega Ratio Rank: 45
FFIV Calmar Ratio Rank: 49
FFIV Martin Ratio Rank: 50

ZS

ZS Risk / Return Rank: 18
ZS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 14
ZS Sortino Ratio Rank: 17
ZS Omega Ratio Rank: 16
ZS Calmar Ratio Rank: 25
ZS Martin Ratio Rank: 18

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

FFIV vs. ZS - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for F5 Networks, Inc. (FFIV) and Zscaler, Inc. (ZS). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	FFIV	ZS	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	0.26	-0.64	+0.90
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	0.58	-0.68	+1.26
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.08	0.90	+0.17
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.28	-0.53	+0.81
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	0.62	-1.24	+1.86
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

FFIV vs. ZS - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current FFIV Sharpe Ratio is 0.26, which is higher than the ZS Sharpe Ratio of -0.64. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of FFIV and ZS, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	FFIV	ZS	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.26	-0.64	+0.90
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.22	-0.08	+0.30
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.36	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.25	0.35	-0.10

Correlation

The correlation between FFIV and ZS is 0.39, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

FFIV vs. ZS - Dividend Comparison

Neither FFIV nor ZS has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

FFIV vs. ZS - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum FFIV drawdown since its inception was -97.59%, which is greater than ZS's maximum drawdown of -76.41%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FFIV and ZS.

Drawdown Indicators

	FFIV	ZS	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-97.59%	-76.41%	-21.18%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-34.73%	-60.40%	+25.67%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-47.42%	-76.41%	+28.99%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-54.59%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-15.69%	-61.96%	+46.27%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-40.43%	-31.96%	-8.47%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	15.51%	26.13%	-10.62%

Volatility

FFIV vs. ZS - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for F5 Networks, Inc. (FFIV) is 9.09%, while Zscaler, Inc. (ZS) has a volatility of 14.01%. This indicates that FFIV experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than ZS based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	FFIV	ZS	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	9.09%	14.01%	-4.92%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	27.07%	36.32%	-9.25%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	33.92%	46.18%	-12.26%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	29.81%	53.25%	-23.44%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	29.68%	57.02%	-27.34%

Financials