F5 (MEX:FFIV) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: MXN210.22 (As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:FFIV F5 Inc MEX:FFIV
71 GF Score
Price MXN7,448.19
GF Value MXN4,166.42
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is F5 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

F5 MEX:FFIV 71 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN210.22 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:FFIV with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,166.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

F5's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN109.387. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is MXN210.22 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, F5's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 7.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 5.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 6.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 10.50% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of F5 was 41.10% per year. The lowest was 5.90% per year. And the median was 18.30% per year.

As of today (2026-07-14), F5's current stock price is MXN7448.19. F5's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN210.22. F5's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 35.43.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of F5 was 32.65. The lowest was 11.82. And the median was 20.05.


F5  (MEX:FFIV) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

F5's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=7448.19/210.22
=35.43

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of F5 was 32.65. The lowest was 11.82. And the median was 20.05.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


F5 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


F5 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for F5's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

F5 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

F5 Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 204.43 228.49 188.57 198.25 192.31

F5 Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 275.76 209.51 192.31 242.87 210.22

MEX:FFIV vs CPAY, OKTA, ZS: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, F5's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


F5 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, F5's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where F5's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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F5 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, F5's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=109.387/330.2130*330.2130
=109.387

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

F5 Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 42.458 241.018 58.171
201609 53.668 241.428 73.404
201612 53.762 241.432 73.532
201703 47.996 243.801 65.008
201706 43.561 244.955 58.723
201709 58.516 246.819 78.287
201712 57.605 246.524 77.161
201803 51.231 249.554 67.790
201806 51.719 251.989 67.774
201809 56.933 252.439 74.474
201812 57.246 251.233 75.242
201903 53.171 254.202 69.070
201906 37.461 256.143 48.294
201909 60.341 256.759 77.603
201912 37.744 256.974 48.501
202003 64.738 258.115 82.821
202006 55.166 257.797 70.662
202009 58.402 260.280 74.094
202012 42.372 260.474 53.717
202103 39.161 264.877 48.821
202106 56.086 271.696 68.166
202109 62.955 274.310 75.785
202112 26.455 278.802 31.333
202203 39.326 287.504 45.168
202206 20.656 296.311 23.019
202209 48.610 296.808 54.081
202212 46.661 296.797 51.915
202303 38.679 301.836 42.315
202306 42.649 305.109 46.158
202309 50.899 307.789 54.607
202312 44.467 306.746 47.869
202403 59.104 312.332 62.488
202406 47.424 314.175 49.845
202409 80.173 315.301 83.965
202412 68.759 315.605 71.942
202503 85.676 319.799 88.466
202506 88.099 322.561 90.189
202509 60.269 324.800 61.273
202512 46.278 324.054 47.158
202603 109.387 330.213 109.387

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of MXN210.22 mean?
F5 (MEX:FFIV) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of MXN210.22 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on F5 and its competitors.
Is F5's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
F5's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN210.22. Overall, F5 has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does F5's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to CPAY and OKTA?
F5's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of MXN210.22 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Software company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Software industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on F5 and its competitors. F5's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN210.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is F5 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, F5 (MEX:FFIV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,166.42, compared to a current price of MXN7,448.19 — trading 78.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN210.22. F5's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For F5 (MEX:FFIV), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN210.22 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is F5 (MEX:FFIV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, F5 stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN7,448.19 is trading 78.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,166.42. GuruFocus considers F5 to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:FFIV:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: MXN210.22
  • GF Value™: MXN4,166.42 vs. price of MXN7,448.19 (78.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:FFIV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


F5 Business Description

Address 801 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA, USA, 98104
F5 is a market leader in the application delivery controller market. The company sells products for security, application performance, and automation. Its three customer verticals are enterprises, service providers, and government entities. Revenue is evenly split between its services business and products business with revenue trending toward products due to software adoption. The Seattle-based firm was incorporated in 1996, and went public in 1999.
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