FFIV · NASDAQ · STOCK
F5 (FFIV) Stock Analysis
$384.61
52W $223.76 – $435.00
64/100
$21.70B
30.3
1.03
⚠
Buy rating, but near-term risk/reward is unfavorable
The long-term recommendation is based on the composite investment score. The near-term risk/reward is based on nearby support and resistance levels. These can differ when a strong company trades close to resistance with support further below.
Is FFIV Bullish or Bearish?
Bullish.
Innellis AI committee rates F5, Inc. (FFIV) Buy with a composite score of 64/100
, based on 6 analysts with 67% agreement.
Last updated August 23, 2026.
What Would Change This View
- Upgrade to Strong Buy
- Requires a committee score of 75.0 — +11.50 from today. Applies on the first day at or above the line; upgrades are never dampened.
- Downgrade to Watch
- Requires the score to fall below 55.0 — -8.50 from today. The band boundary is 60.0, but a one-step downgrade must clear a further margin first. A score oscillating around the line should not change the rating every night.
Executive Summary
The primary driver is low leverage (debt-to-equity 0.00) -- balance sheet can absorb a shock. The main limiting factor is p/e of 32.4 is moderate-to-rich. The committee is constructive but not yet at full conviction.
Bull & Bear Case
Bull Case
- ROE of 19.9% shows genuine earnings power backing the valuation — Value
- 5 consecutive earnings beats -- consistent execution — Growth
- Quarter-over-quarter growth rate is ACCELERATING, not just positive — Growth
- Low leverage (debt-to-equity 0.00) -- balance sheet can absorb a shock — Risk
- News sentiment is positive (+0.25 across 8 articles, 14d) — News
Bear Case
- P/E of 32.4 is moderate-to-rich — Value
- Price-to-book of 5.2x prices in significant intangible value — Value
- MACD histogram negative -- bearish momentum — Technical
Both cases are generated from quantitative data signals, not qualitative or
forward-looking judgement. They summarise what the numbers say today.
Price History (6M)
AI Investment Committee
Committee Consensus
As of August 23, 2026
Overall Committee Score
64/100
Agreement
67%
Analysts
6
Conviction
Moderate
Sector Rank
Top 9%
of 287 Technology peers
Value Analyst
neutral
54
/ 100 · High confidence
Fair value -- neither a bargain nor obviously overpriced
+ ROE of 19.9% shows genuine earnings power backing the valuation
− P/E of 32.4 is moderate-to-rich
Growth Analyst
bullish
68
/ 100 · High confidence
Strong, accelerating growth with consistent execution
+ 5 consecutive earnings beats -- consistent execution
Technical Analyst
neutral
48
/ 100 · High confidence
Mixed or range-bound price action
− MACD histogram negative -- bearish momentum
Risk Analyst
bullish
80
/ 100 · Low confidence
Risk profile is manageable -- leverage, volatility, and event exposure all look contained
+ Low leverage (debt-to-equity 0.00) -- balance sheet can absorb a shock
Macro Analyst
bullish
65
/ 100 · Low confidence
Macro backdrop is supportive of risk assets generally, and this name's beta works in its favor
News Analyst
bullish
66
/ 100 · Low confidence
News flow and recent filings/analyst actions are net positive
+ News sentiment is positive (+0.25 across 8 articles, 14d)
Portfolio Manager
neutral
45
/ 100 · High confidence
Portfolio-level factors are mixed -- worth a deliberate sizing decision, not a default-size position
+ Portfolio position concentration is currently healthy
− Sector concentration is already high (HHI 3069.37)
Investment Thesis Evolution
Committee score moved marginally from 63.5 to 63.5.
Comparing 2026-08-22 to 2026-08-23 (1 day apart).
Technical Analysis
RSI (14)
36.8
Neutral
MACD Histogram
-3.431
Bearish Momentum
Trend Direction
Sideways
Weekly: Uptrend
Market Structure
Mixed
Support
$303.81
Resistance
$432.61
Bollinger %B
0.16
Inside Bands
Price vs Moving Averages
EMA 9
$393.38
Below
EMA 21
$399.66
Below
EMA 50
$396.18
Below
EMA 200
$344.14
Above
Fundamental Analysis
Valuation
27
Growth
90
Profitability
99
Financial Health
86
Cash Flow
70
Valuation
P/E Ratio
30.3×
P/B Ratio
5.69×
PEG Ratio
2.85
Dividend Yield
0.00%
52W High
$435.00
52W Low
$223.76
Quality & Growth
ROE
1927.6%
ROA
1095.6%
Gross Margin
8221.2%
Operating Margin
2453.0%
Revenue Growth YoY
—
Debt / Equity
0.07
AI Fundamental Assessment
P/E ratio of 30.3 (rich relative to a 15-40x range); Price-to-book of 5.7x; PEG ratio of 2.8 (under 1.0 suggests growth is undervalued relative to price); Return on equity of 19.3%; Return on assets of 11.0%; Net margin of 22.0%; Gross margin of 82.2%; Current ratio of 1.66 (healthy short-term liquidity); Debt-to-equity of 0.07; Free cash flow per share is positive (17.00); Most recent quarter beat estimates by 15.9%; 5 consecutive earnings beats; EPS growth accelerating (-12.4% -> +21.3% QoQ); Average YoY EPS growth of 13.7%; Analyst estimates rising over recent quarters
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