FFIV F5 Networks PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for F5 Networks stock stands at 27.75 as of Jan 21, 2025. This results from the current EPS of $9.65 and stock price of $267.74. An increase of 28% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 21.7 of the last 4 quarters.
FFIV PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of F5 Networks has been 25.35. The current 27.75 PE ratio is 9% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, FFIV's PE ratio was at its highest in the Mar 2021 quarter at 45.75, with a price of $208.62 and an EPS of $4.56. The Sep 2017 quarter recorded the bottom point at 18.38, with a price of $120.56 and an EPS of $6.56.
F5 Networks PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 49.77% in 2021
Maximum annual decrease: -26.72% in 2019
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.82 | -6.67% |
| 2023 | 24.45 | -9.78% |
| 2022 | 27.1 | -25.57% |
| 2021 | 36.41 | 49.77% |
| 2020 | 24.31 | 23.28% |
| 2019 | 19.72 | -26.72% |
| 2018 | 26.91 | 46.41% |
| 2017 | 18.38 | -19.91% |
| 2016 | 22.95 | 0.48% |
| 2015 | 22.84 | -20.56% |
FFIV average PE ratio chart
Currently, FFIV's PE ratio is above the 3 and 10-year historical averages, but it is below the 5-year average.
FFIV PE vs peers
FFIV's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks JNPR and ATEN, but it is greater than CSCO's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CSCO Cisco Systems Inc | 26.27 | $244.8B |
| FFIV F5 Networks Inc | 28.13 | $15.91B |
| ATEN A10 Networks Inc | 28.43 | $1.41B |
| JNPR Juniper Networks Inc | 50.08 | $12.77B |
| RDWR Radware | N/A | $921.35M |
| ALLT Allot Ltd | N/A | $325.38M |
Frequently asked questions
What is F5 Networks's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for FFIV stock is 27.75 as of Jan 21, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for F5 Networks (FFIV)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for FFIV stock is 25.79.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for F5 Networks (FFIV)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for FFIV stock is 29.12.
What is the highest PE ratio for FFIV?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 45.75 and it was in the Mar 2021 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for FFIV compare to its historical average?
FFIV's price to earnings ratio is currently 9% above its 10-year historical average.
How is FFIV's PE ratio calculated (F5 Networks PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jan 21, 2025), F5 Networks's stock price is $267.74. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $9.65. Therefore, F5 Networks's P/E ratio for today is 27.75. PE RATIO(27.75) = STOCK PRICE($267.74) / TTM EPS($9.65)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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