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P/E Ratio

34.9x

Updated 126h ago

Sector Performance

73th percentile

FFIV

34.9x

Sector Median

24.8x

Sector Avg

36.1x

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Deep Analysis

The current P/E ratio of 34.9x means investors are paying $34.90 for every $1.00 of the company's annual earnings per share — a higher multiple signals that the stock is priced for above-average future earnings growth.

This ratio sits above the sector median of 24.4x, placing the stock in the 73rd percentile among industry peers, indicating it is more expensive than nearly three-quarters of comparable companies. Over the last eight quarters, the P/E has been increasing, with a quarter-over-quarter rise of +4.8% (year-over-year change is not available). The combination of a high absolute level and an upward trend implies that the stock's valuation is becoming more stretched, which increases the risk of a price correction if earnings fail to meet elevated expectations. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict because a rising, above-median P/E typically points to overvaluation, making the stock more vulnerable to downside rather than neutral.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about FFIV?

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.

How is the P/E Ratio calculated?

P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.

Who are FFIV's closest peers by P/E Ratio?

The closest peers by P/E Ratio include: VICI (9.1x), OMF (9.0x), JACK (8.5x), GIS (8.4x), FIS (8.4x).

The Formula

Price / EPS

Why It Matters

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.

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FFIV

34.9x

Sector Median

24.8x

Sector Avg

36.1x

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