FortinetLTS:0IR9 -3.17%88 EV-to-FCF is 46.23 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 79% above its 10-year median of 25.80. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IR9 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $99.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,592 Software companies, Fortinet ranks worse than 83.1% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Fortinet's Enterprise Value is $112,601 Mil.
Fortinet's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,436 Mil. Therefore, Fortinet's EV-to-FCF for today is 46.23.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fortinet's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0IR9'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.12 Med: 25.8 Max: 48.79
Current: 48.1
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Fortinet was 48.79. The lowest was 14.12. And the median was 25.80.
LTS:0IR9's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 83.1% of 1592
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.7
vs LTS:0IR9: 48.10
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.
Fortinet's share price for today is $157.83.
Fortinet'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 $2.590.
* 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.
Fortinet EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Fortinet EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fortinet'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, Fortinet'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.
Fortinet EV-to-FCF vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Fortinet's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fortinet's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Fortinet's current Enterprise Value is $112,601 Mil.
Fortinet'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 $2,436 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.
Fortinet (LTS:0IR9) has a EV-to-FCF of 46.23 as of Jul. 11, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Fortinet and its competitors. This is 79% above median its historical median of 25.80. Over the past decade, Fortinet's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 14.12 to 48.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Fortinet ranks #1323 out of 1592 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 83.1%.
Is Fortinet's EV-to-FCF too high?
Fortinet's current EV-to-FCF of 46.23 is 79% above median its 10-year median of 25.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.12 to a high of 48.79. The Software industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.70. Fortinet's value of 46.23 is 214.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fortinet ranks #1323 out of 1592 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fortinet has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fortinet's EV-to-FCF compare to SNPS and NET?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Fortinet ranks #1323 out of 1592 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Fortinet in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.70. Fortinet's value of 46.23 is 214.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Fortinet's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 14.12 to 48.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.80 vs. the industry median of 14.70, Fortinet 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 14.70, based on 1,592 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. Fortinet's current EV-to-FCF of 46.23 is 214.5% 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 Fortinet and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fortinet's current EV-to-FCF is 46.23, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 25.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fortinet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortinet (LTS:0IR9) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $99.32, compared to a current price of $157.83 — trading 58.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 46.23, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 25.80 and 214.5% above the Software industry median of 14.70. Fortinet's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Fortinet (LTS:0IR9), the current EV-to-FCF is 46.23 as of Jul. 11, 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 Fortinet (LTS:0IR9) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortinet stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $157.83 is trading 58.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $99.32.
GuruFocus considers Fortinet to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0IR9:
EV-to-FCF: 46.23 (79% above median its 10-year median of 25.80)
GF Value™: $99.32 vs. price of $157.83 (58.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 214.5% above the Software median (#1323 of 1592)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0IR9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fortinet is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, zero-trust access, and security operations. The firm derives a majority of its revenue through sales of its subscriptions and support-based business. The California-based firm has more than 800,000 customers across the world.
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