F5FRA:FFV -1.50%81 OCF Margin % is 45.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 29.45. GuruFocus rates FRA:FFV with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €227.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,816 Software companies, F5 ranks better than 90.27% on this metric.
OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. F5's Cash Flow from Operations for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €317 Mil. F5's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €702 Mil. Therefore, F5's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 45.08%.
The historical rank and industry rank for F5's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FFV'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.42 Med: 29.45 Max: 35.67
Current: 31.55
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of F5 was 35.67%. The lowest was 16.42%. And the median was 29.45%.
FRA:FFV's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 90.27% of 2816
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 6.77
vs FRA:FFV: 31.55
F5 OCF Margin % Related Terms
F5 OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for F5's OCF Margin % 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.
FRA:FFV vs AKAM, OKTA, ZS: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, F5's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, F5's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where F5's OCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (FRA:FFV) has a OCF Margin % of 45.08% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on F5 and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 29.45. Over the past decade, F5's OCF Margin % has ranged from 16.42 to 35.67. According to the industry distribution chart, F5 ranks #274 out of 2816 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 9.7%.
Is F5's OCF Margin % too high?
F5's current OCF Margin % of 45.08% is 53% above median its 10-year median of 29.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.42 to a high of 35.67. The Software industry median OCF Margin % is 6.77. F5's value of 45.08% is 565.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, F5 ranks #274 out of 2816 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, F5 has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does F5's OCF Margin % compare to AKAM and OKTA?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, F5 ranks #274 out of 2816 companies for OCF Margin %. This places F5 in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.77. F5's value of 45.08% is 565.9% above this benchmark. Historically, F5's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 16.42 to 35.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.45 vs. the industry median of 6.77, 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 OCF Margin % for a Software company?
The median OCF Margin % among Software companies is 6.77, based on 2,816 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. F5's current OCF Margin % of 45.08% is 565.9% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on F5 and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. F5's current OCF Margin % is 45.08%, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 29.45. 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 (FRA:FFV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €227.19, compared to a current price of €334.70 — trading 47.3% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 45.08%, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 29.45 and 565.9% above the Software industry median of 6.77. F5's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For F5 (FRA:FFV), the current OCF Margin % is 45.08% 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 (FRA:FFV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, F5 stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €334.70 is trading 47.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €227.19.
GuruFocus considers F5 to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FFV:
OCF Margin %: 45.08% (53% above median its 10-year median of 29.45)
GF Value™: €227.19 vs. price of €334.70 (47.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 565.9% above the Software median (#274 of 2816)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FFV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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