Cloudflare (XSWX:NET) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Cloudflare Financial Strength?

Cloudflare XSWX:NET 78 Financial Strength is 5 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:NET with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF142.50. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Cloudflare has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Cloudflare did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Cloudflare's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.38. As of today, Cloudflare's Altman Z-Score is 11.64.


Cloudflare  (XSWX:NET) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Cloudflare has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Cloudflare Financial Strength Related Terms


XSWX:NET vs : Financial Strength Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Cloudflare's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


Cloudflare Financial Strength vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Cloudflare's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cloudflare's Financial Strength falls into.


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Cloudflare Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Cloudflare's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-3 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-62 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,158 Mil.

Cloudflare's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Cloudflare did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Cloudflare's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(1366.874 + 2157.662) / 2559.02
=1.38

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Cloudflare has a Z-score of 11.64, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 11.64 is strong.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 5 mean?
Cloudflare (XSWX:NET) has a Financial Strength of 5 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Cloudflare and its competitors.
Is Cloudflare's Financial Strength too high?
Cloudflare's current Financial Strength is 5. Overall, Cloudflare has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cloudflare's Financial Strength compare to ?
Cloudflare's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Software company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Software industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Cloudflare and its competitors. Cloudflare's current Financial Strength is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cloudflare stock overvalued right now?
Cloudflare (XSWX:NET) has a current Financial Strength of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF142.50, compared to a current price of CHF195.52 — trading 37.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5. Cloudflare's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cloudflare (XSWX:NET), the current Financial Strength is 5 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 Cloudflare (XSWX:NET) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cloudflare stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF195.52 is trading 37.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF142.50.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:NET:

  • Financial Strength: 5
  • GF Value™: CHF142.50 vs. price of CHF195.52 (37.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Cloudflare Business Description

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Address 101 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94107
Cloudflare is a software company based in San Francisco, California, that offers security and web performance offerings by utilizing a distributed, serverless content delivery network, or CDN. The firm's edge computing platform, Workers, builds on this infrastructure by enabling clients to deploy and run code without the need to manage or maintain servers.
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