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Akamai TechnologiesHAM:AK3 -0.78%85 EV-to-FCF is 29.95 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 23.69. GuruFocus rates HAM:AK3 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €97.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,597 Software companies, Akamai Technologies ranks worse than 73.95% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Akamai Technologies's Enterprise Value is €19,680 Mil.
Akamai Technologies's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €657 Mil. Therefore, Akamai Technologies's EV-to-FCF for today is 29.95.
The historical rank and industry rank for Akamai Technologies's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:AK3'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.67 Med: 23.69 Max: 42.85
Current: 29.31
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Akamai Technologies was 42.85. The lowest was 14.67. And the median was 23.69.
HAM:AK3's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 73.95% of 1597
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.64
vs HAM:AK3: 29.31
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Akamai Technologies's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Akamai Technologies's share price for today is €104.66.
Akamai Technologies's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2.551.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Akamai Technologies EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Akamai Technologies EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Akamai Technologies's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Akamai Technologies's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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.
Akamai Technologies EV-to-FCF vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Akamai Technologies's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Akamai Technologies's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Akamai Technologies's current Enterprise Value is €19,680 Mil.
Akamai Technologies's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €657 Mil.
* 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.
Akamai Technologies (HAM:AK3) has a EV-to-FCF of 29.95 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Akamai Technologies and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 23.69. Over the past decade, Akamai Technologies' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 14.67 to 42.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Akamai Technologies ranks #1181 out of 1597 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 74%.
Is Akamai Technologies' EV-to-FCF too high?
Akamai Technologies' current EV-to-FCF of 29.95 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 23.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.67 to a high of 42.85. The Software industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.64. Akamai Technologies' value of 29.95 is 104.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Akamai Technologies ranks #1181 out of 1597 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Akamai Technologies has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Akamai Technologies' EV-to-FCF compare to TOST and RBRK?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Akamai Technologies ranks #1181 out of 1597 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Akamai Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.64. Akamai Technologies' value of 29.95 is 104.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Akamai Technologies' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 14.67 to 42.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.69 vs. the industry median of 14.64, Akamai Technologies 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 EV-to-FCF for a Software company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Software companies is 14.64, based on 1,597 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Akamai Technologies's current EV-to-FCF of 29.95 is 104.6% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Akamai Technologies and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Akamai Technologies's current EV-to-FCF is 29.95, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 23.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Akamai Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akamai Technologies (HAM:AK3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €97.71, compared to a current price of €104.66 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 29.95, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 23.69 and 104.6% above the Software industry median of 14.64. Akamai Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Akamai Technologies (HAM:AK3), the current EV-to-FCF is 29.95 as of Jul. 19, 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 Akamai Technologies (HAM:AK3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akamai Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €104.66 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €97.71.
GuruFocus considers Akamai Technologies to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:AK3:
EV-to-FCF: 29.95 (26% above median its 10-year median of 23.69)
GF Value™: €97.71 vs. price of €104.66 (7.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 104.6% above the Software median (#1181 of 1597)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:AK3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Akamai operates a content delivery network, in which customers store content on distributed servers to deliver it to their own customers more quickly. Akamai has over 350,000 servers distributed over 4,350 points of presence in more than 700 cities globally. This network supports upward of 20% of global internet traffic, generating massive amounts of data. Using data generated by the delivery network, the firm offers cybersecurity products and cloud computing services, ranging from API security to zero-trust enterprise access, which has surpassed the delivery network in revenue and importance. As of 2026, the primary focus has shifted to offering computing hardware as a service, with an emphasis on serving large language model providers such as Anthropic.
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