F5 (FRA:FFV) Research & Development: €486 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:FFV F5 Inc FRA:FFV
81 GF Score
Price €334.70
GF Value €227.19
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is F5 Research & Development?

F5 FRA:FFV -1.50% 81 Research & Development is €486 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. F5's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €131 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €486 Mil.

F5  (FRA:FFV) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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F5 Research & Development Historical Data

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F5 Research & Development Chart

F5 Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
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F5 Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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F5 Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 €486 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of €486 Mil mean?
F5 (FRA:FFV) has a Research & Development of €486 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on F5 and its competitors.
Is F5's Research & Development too high?
F5's current Research & Development is €486 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to AKAM and OKTA?
F5's Research & Development of €486 Mil 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 Research & Development for a Software company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Software industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on F5 and its competitors. F5's current Research & Development is €486 Mil. 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 Research & Development is €486 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For F5 (FRA:FFV), the current Research & Development is €486 Mil 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:

  • Research & Development: €486 Mil
  • GF Value™: €227.19 vs. price of €334.70 (47.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs

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 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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