F5 (MEX:FFIV) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 14, 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
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What is F5 Moat Score?

F5 MEX:FFIV 71 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 14, 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. Among 2,838 Software companies, F5 ranks better than 97.89% on this metric.

F5 has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

F5 has Narrow Moat: F5 Inc has a strong narrow moat due to its valuable intellectual property and significant customer switching costs in the application delivery networking market. It benefits from consistent innovation and a robust distribution network, but faces intense competition that limits its moat to narrow.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes F5 might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

F5  (MEX:FFIV) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

F5 Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:FFIV vs CPAY, OKTA, ZS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, F5's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, F5's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where F5's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
F5 (MEX:FFIV) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, F5 ranks #60 out of 2838 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is F5's Moat Score too high?
F5's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, F5 ranks #60 out of 2838 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Moat Score compare to CPAY and OKTA?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, F5 ranks #60 out of 2838 companies for Moat Score. This places F5 in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Software company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Software industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. F5's current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For F5 (MEX:FFIV), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 14, 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:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • 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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