F5 (MEX:FFIV) Tax Rate %: 21.91% (As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:FFIV F5 Inc MEX:FFIV
72 GF Score
Price MXN7,448.19
GF Value MXN5,116.56
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is F5 Tax Rate %?

F5 MEX:FFIV 72 Tax Rate % is 21.91% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:FFIV with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN5,116.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. F5's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN748 Mil. F5's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN3,412 Mil. Therefore, F5's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.91%.

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F5 Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for F5's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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* 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 Tax Rate % Chart

F5 Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Tax Rate %
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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 Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

F5's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Sep. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Sep. 2025 )
=2127.12/14828.277
=14.35 %

F5's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=747.672/3412.093
=21.91 %

* 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 Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 21.91% mean?
F5 (MEX:FFIV) has a Tax Rate % of 21.91% as of Mar. 2026.
Is F5's Tax Rate % too high?
F5's current Tax Rate % is 21.91%. Overall, F5 has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does F5's Tax Rate % compare to CPAY and OKTA?
F5's Tax Rate % of 21.91% 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 Tax Rate % for a Software company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Software industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. F5's current Tax Rate % is 21.91%. 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 MXN5,116.56, compared to a current price of MXN7,448.19 — trading 45.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 21.91%. F5's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For F5 (MEX:FFIV), the current Tax Rate % is 21.91% 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 (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 45.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN5,116.56. GuruFocus considers F5 to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:FFIV:

  • Tax Rate %: 21.91%
  • GF Value™: MXN5,116.56 vs. price of MXN7,448.19 (45.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 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.
72GF Score

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