F5, Inc. (FFIV) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 13.85%
Is F5, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
F5, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 13.85% is 31% above its 5-year average of 10.61%, near the high end of its 5-year range (8.81%–13.85%).
As of Saturday, June 20, 2026. 3.51% above its 12-month average of 13.38%.
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FFIV Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
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FFIV Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
13.85%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
13.38%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
11.41%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
10.61%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
16.73%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
17.02%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
15.13%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+3.51%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+21.38%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+30.60%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-17.22%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-18.60%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-8.46%
FFIV Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F5, Inc. (FFIV) | $21.75B | 13.85% | 13.38% | 11.41% | 10.61% |
| Atlassian Corporation (TEAM)vs › | $21.73B | -4.48% | -4.45% | -5.23% | -2.26% |
| HP Inc. (HPQ)vs › | $21.49B | 24.97% | 24.84% | 25.36% | 29.30% |
| Corpay, Inc. (CPAY)vs › | $22.57B | 8.76% | 9.77% | 10.34% | 10.06% |
| Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK)vs › | $22.77B | 19.56% | 23.38% | 22.29% | 18.45% |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)vs › | $20.71B | 12.31% | 12.78% | 13.55% | 13.20% |
| Fabrinet (FN)vs › | $20.56B | 15.01% | 14.91% | 15.24% | 14.67% |
| Zscaler, Inc. (ZS)vs › | $20.19B | -3.18% | -3.82% | -9.21% | -9.47% |
| Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS)vs › | $19.75B | 3.49% | 3.74% | 3.37% | 2.71% |
| Okta, Inc. (OKTA)vs › | $19.57B | 1.88% | 0.68% | -4.02% | -5.54% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
13.8%
ROE
19.4%
F5, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
F5, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for F5, Inc. (FFIV)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for FFIV stock is 13.85%.
- Is F5, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- F5, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 13.85% is 31% above its 5-year average of 10.61%, near the high end of its 5-year range (8.81%–13.85%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for F5, Inc. (FFIV)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for FFIV stock is 13.38%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for F5, Inc. (FFIV)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for FFIV stock is 11.41%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for F5, Inc. (FFIV)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for FFIV stock is 10.61%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for F5, Inc. (FFIV)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for FFIV stock is 16.73%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for F5, Inc. (FFIV)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for FFIV stock is 17.02%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for F5, Inc. (FFIV)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for FFIV stock is 15.13%.
F5, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | 13.85% |
| 2024-09-30 | 12.91% |
| 2023-09-30 | 10.06% |
| 2022-09-30 | 8.82% |
| 2021-09-30 | 9.18% |
| 2020-09-30 | 8.81% |
| 2019-09-30 | 17.94% |
| 2018-09-30 | 27.73% |
| 2017-09-30 | 26.74% |
| 2016-09-30 | 24.91% |
| 2015-09-30 | 23.09% |
| 2014-09-30 | 19.95% |
| 2013-09-30 | 16.24% |
| 2012-09-30 | 18.78% |
| 2011-09-30 | 19.62% |
| 2010-09-30 | 13.61% |
| 2009-09-30 | 10.38% |
| 2008-09-30 | 8.74% |
| 2007-09-30 | 8.65% |
| 2006-09-30 | 8.78% |
| 2005-09-30 | 8.94% |
| 2004-09-30 | 8.11% |
| 2003-09-30 | 3.09% |
| 2002-09-30 | -10.04% |
| 2001-09-30 | -29.41% |
| 2000-09-30 | 12.70% |
| 1999-09-30 | -13.41% |
| 1998-09-30 | 0.00% |
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About F5, Inc.
F5, Inc. is a technology company specializing in comprehensive solutions designed to secure and optimize the delivery of applications across various cloud environments. Their core mission is to guarantee the security, peak performance, and constant availability of critical network applications, servers, and storage systems for their clients. Through their multi-cloud offerings, F5 empowers organizations to seamlessly develop, deploy, operate, secure, and govern their applications, whether these reside in traditional on-premises infrastructures or modern public cloud platforms. The company's extensive product portfolio includes a range of application security and delivery tools: Robust hardware like BIG-IP appliances and VIPRION chassis, complemented by their software modules and virtual editions. Software-defined solutions such as Local Traffic Manager and DNS Services for efficient traffic handling. Advanced network protection with Advanced Firewall Manager and Policy Enforcement Manager. Security and access control via Application Security Manager and Access Policy Manager. The NGINX product family, including NGINX Plus and NGINX Controller, for web serving and application delivery. Sophisticated threat and fraud prevention tools like Shape Defense, Enterprise Defense, Secure Web Gateway, Silverline DDoS, and other application security services. Beyond products, F5 offers a suite of professional services, encompassing expert consulting, training, installation, maintenance, and ongoing technical support. F5 serves a diverse global clientele, including major enterprise businesses, public sector organizations, government bodies, and service providers. Their solutions are distributed through a broad network of partners, including distributors, value-added resellers, managed service providers, and systems integrators, reaching customers across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific region. The company also fosters strategic partnerships with leading public cloud providers like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. Established in Seattle, Washington, in 1996, the company officially changed its name from F5 Networks, Inc. to F5, Inc. in November 2021.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Infrastructure
- CEO
- Francois Locoh-Donou