F5 (MIL:1FFIV) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 7.70 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — 31% Above Median

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MIL:1FFIV F5 Inc MIL:1FFIV
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Price €346.70
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What is F5 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

F5 MIL:1FFIV 29 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.70 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 5.87. GuruFocus rates MIL:1FFIV with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of €266.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,600 Software companies, F5 ranks worse than 88.13% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-16), F5's current share price is €346.70. F5's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €45.02. F5's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 7.70.

The historical rank and industry rank for F5's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:1FFIV' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.33   Med: 5.87   Max: 8.95
Current: 8.17

During the past years, F5's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 8.95. The lowest was 3.33. And the median was 5.87.

MIL:1FFIV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
88.13% of 1600 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.66 vs MIL:1FFIV: 8.17

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

F5's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €12.928. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €45.02 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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F5  (MIL:1FFIV) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


F5 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


F5 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for F5's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio Chart

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MIL:1FFIV vs IOT, TOST, RBRK: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, F5's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, F5's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where F5's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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F5 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

F5's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=346.70/45.015
=7.70

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, F5's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=12.928/333.9520*333.9520
=12.928

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

F5 Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 7.104 241.428 9.827
201612 7.289 241.432 10.082
201703 7.477 243.801 10.242
201706 7.311 244.955 9.967
201709 7.225 246.819 9.776
201712 7.104 246.524 9.623
201803 6.992 249.554 9.357
201806 7.384 251.989 9.786
201809 7.922 252.439 10.480
201812 7.858 251.233 10.445
201903 7.994 254.202 10.502
201906 8.329 256.143 10.859
201909 8.784 256.759 11.425
201912 8.455 256.974 10.988
202003 8.670 258.115 11.217
202006 8.624 257.797 11.172
202009 8.540 260.280 10.957
202012 8.412 260.474 10.785
202103 8.619 264.877 10.867
202106 8.815 271.696 10.835
202109 9.391 274.310 11.433
202112 9.714 278.802 11.636
202203 9.207 287.504 10.694
202206 10.468 296.311 11.798
202209 11.559 296.808 13.006
202212 11.377 296.797 12.801
202303 10.798 301.836 11.947
202306 10.704 305.109 11.716
202309 10.885 307.789 11.810
202312 10.799 306.746 11.757
202403 10.537 312.332 11.266
202406 10.922 314.175 11.610
202409 11.509 315.301 12.190
202412 12.167 315.605 12.874
202503 11.821 319.799 12.344
202506 11.771 322.561 12.187
202509 11.866 324.800 12.200
202512 12.149 324.054 12.520
202603 12.109 330.213 12.246
202606 12.928 333.952 12.928

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.70 mean?
F5 (MIL:1FFIV) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.70 as of Sep. 16, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on F5 and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 5.87. Over the past decade, F5's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.33 to 8.95. According to the industry distribution chart, F5 ranks #1410 out of 1600 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 88.1%.
Is F5's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
F5's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.70 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 5.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.33 to a high of 8.95. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.66. F5's value of 7.70 is 363.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, F5 ranks #1410 out of 1600 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, F5 has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does F5's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to IOT and TOST?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, F5 ranks #1410 out of 1600 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places F5 in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.66. F5's value of 7.70 is 363.9% above this benchmark. Historically, F5's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.33 to 8.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.87 vs. the industry median of 1.66, F5 has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Software companies is 1.66, based on 1,600 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. F5's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.70 is 363.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on F5 and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. F5's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.70, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 5.87. 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 (MIL:1FFIV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €266.49, compared to a current price of €346.70 — trading 30.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.70, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 5.87 and 363.9% above the Software industry median of 1.66. F5's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For F5 (MIL:1FFIV), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.70 as of Sep. 16, 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 (MIL:1FFIV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, F5 stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €346.70 is trading 30.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €266.49. GuruFocus considers F5 to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1FFIV:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 7.70 (31% above median its 10-year median of 5.87)
  • GF Value™: €266.49 vs. price of €346.70 (30.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 363.9% above the Software median (#1410 of 1600)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1FFIV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


F5 Business Description

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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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