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Cloudflare Inc (NET)

Fair Value
TechnologySoftware - InfrastructureUnited States

Fundamental

31

Price

$347.28

Market Cap

$126.05B

Part 1 · What the company is worth

Overview

Cloudflare, Inc. operates as a cloud services provider that delivers a range of services to businesses worldwide. The company provides a cloud-based security solution to secure a range of combination of platforms, including public and private cloud, on-premises, software-as-a-service applications, and Internet of things (IoT) devices; and application security products comprising web application firewall, bot management, distributed denial of service mitigation, API security, SSL/TLS encryption, client-side security, and security center products. It also offers application performance solutions, such as content delivery, load balancing, DNS, smart shield, video stream delivery, web optimization, cloudfare waiting room, and cloudfare data localization suite; SASE platform that combines network services and Zero Trust and workplace security products that provides a cloud-based network and security-as-a-service; network services, including magic WAN, magic transit, magic firewall, cloudflare network interconnect, and spectrum. In addition, the company provides zero trust security services which include cloudflare zero trust network access, secure web gateway, and one client; and remote browser isolation, cloud access security broker, cloud email security, digital experience monitoring, and data loss prevention products. Further, it provides developer-based solutions comprising workers AI, vectorize, AI gateway, cloudflare workers, cloudflare pages, R2 object storage, workers KV, durable objects, D1, hyperdrive, queues, cloudfare stream, cloudfare images, and cloudflare realtime; and consumer offerings, such as 1.1.1.1 DNS and with WARPm and cloudfare registrar that offers secure registration and management of domain names. The company serves customers in technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer and retail, industrial, and non-profit industries, as well as government. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

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Direct competitors

Who this company fights with for the same customers

Compare

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P/E: 38.4Score: 71Market cap: $15.87B

Akamai sells the same bundle of content delivery, web application firewall and DDoS protection to the same enterprise websites and apps, and is the incumbent Cloudflare displaces in large accounts.

P/E: 20.0Score: 77Market cap: $2.69T

Through CloudFront, AWS Shield, AWS WAF and Lambda@Edge, Amazon offers delivery, security and edge compute to the same web workloads, and can bundle them into the cloud contract a customer already signs.

P/E: —Score: 54Market cap: $35.00B

Zscaler competes directly with Cloudflare One for the corporate network-security budget: zero-trust access, secure web gateway and SASE for employees and branch offices.

P/E: 35.5Score: 80Market cap: $25.29B

F5 defends the same application-delivery and web application firewall workloads, historically with on-premises appliances and now with its own cloud and edge services.

Fastly, Inc.FSLY

Fastly competes for the same developer-led customers with an edge network, programmable edge compute and security services that overlap Cloudflare's core offering almost one to one.

Alphabet Inc. (Google Cloud)GOOGL

Google Cloud CDN, Cloud Armor and Cloud Load Balancing address the same delivery and application-protection budget, aimed at companies that host their applications on Google's platform.

Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Revenue

$2.51B

Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)

Net Income

$-206M

Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)

Free Cash Flow

$287M

Total Equity

$1.46B

Total Liabilities

$4.58B

Current Ratio

1.82

Interest Coverage

30.95

Debt/EBITDA

-

Earnings Per Share

Revenue & Net Income

Free Cash Flow

Income Breakdown

Historical statement

Margins over time

Debt over time

How heavy the debt is

Growth grid

Growth — Revenue

Fair Value Estimation

General caseFairly Valued

Fair Value

$336.81

Current Price

$347.28

Margin of Safety

-3.1%

Fair Value Range

$319.97 - $353.65

Spread across the valuation methods used, not a statistically calibrated confidence interval.

Estimation Methods

Analyst price target:$336.81
Discounted cash flow (DCF):Not enough data to compute it
Earnings multiple (P/E):Not enough data to compute it
Graham growth formula:Not enough data to compute it
Earnings power value (EPV):Not enough data to compute it
Justified P/B:Not enough data to compute it
Dividend discount (Gordon):Not enough data to compute it
P/FFO, funds from operations:Not enough data to compute it
Mid-cycle earnings:Not enough data to compute it
Revenue multiple:$36.19
Analyst Consensus:Buy (29B / 8H / 3S)
Last Earnings Surprise:+6.46%

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio

-

ROE

-7.0%

P/B Ratio

69.16

P/FCF

321.58

Gross Margin

72.6%

ROIC

-7.3%

Profitability Radar

Value Creation (Economic Moat)

ROIC

-7.3%

WACC

11.7%

ROIC − WACC

-19.0 pp

ROIC is below the cost of capital — the company is destroying value for every dollar invested.

Fundamental Analysis Criteria

Passed (10)

  • Price CAGR 51.08%
  • Gross Margin 72.6%
  • Debt/Equity ratio
  • Positive Free Cash Flow
  • Current Ratio
  • Interest Coverage
  • Low reliance on intangibles
  • Revenue Growth 5Y 38.1%
  • Analyst Consensus 73% Buy
  • Earnings Surprise avg 7.3%

Failed (12)

  • EPS shows upward trend
  • ROIC -7.3%
  • P/FCF 321.58
  • P/B Ratio 69.16
  • Operating Margin -14.1%
  • CapEx intensity
  • Return on Tangible Assets
  • DCF valuation (Unknown)
  • ROE -13.9%
  • Share Dilution 2.9%
  • Net Margin Trend -8.2% vs -6.2%
  • Piotroski F-Score 3/9

Unavailable (5)

  • Dividend Payout NaN%
  • Debt/EBITDA
  • Price below Graham Number
  • PEG Ratio (need PE > 0 and growth > 0)
  • Earnings Quality (OCF/Net Income)

Piotroski F-Score

3/9

Serious financial concerns

score
criteria

Earnings Quality

-

Low quality: investigate accounting

Share Dilution

2.9%

Issuing new shares, diluting ownership

Institutional Holdings

Governance

Executive Team

NameTitleAge
Mr. Matthew Prince J.D.Co-Founder, Co-Chairman & CEO50
Ms. Michelle ZatlynCo-Founder, President & Co-Chair of the Board45
Mr. Thomas Josef SeifertChief Financial Officer62
Ms. Janel RileyVP of Finance & Chief Accounting Officer47
Mr. Philip Alan Winslow Jr., C.F.A., Jr.Vice President of Strategic Finance, Treasury and Investor Relations-
Ms. W. LingHead of Governance Risk & Compliance-
Ms. Alissa StarzakChief Legal Officer & Secretary52
Daniella VallurupalliVP & Head of Global Communications-
Mr. Mark F. AndersonPresident of Revenue63
Mr. Dane KnechtSenior Vice President of Emerging Technology & Incubation-

Audit Risk

1

Board Risk

8

Compensation Risk

10

Shareholder Rights Risk

10

Part 2 · The price and when to enter

This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.

Documents

  • Annual Report (10-K)

    A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.

    Filed on 2026-02-26

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  • Quarterly Report (10-Q)

    A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.

    Filed on 2026-08-06

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  • Current Report (8-K)

    An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.

    Filed on 2026-08-13

    View document

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Income History

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Latest News

Recent headlines for NET, sourced from Markets Gazette.

  • 17h agoPOSITIVE
    Cloudflare just announced a tool that lets businesses charge AI agents in stablecoins

    Cloudflare has launched a new feature enabling businesses to charge AI agents for web services using stablecoins, specifically USDC. This innovative pay-as-you-go system allows AI agents to access online resources and services, with payments processed seamlessly via cryptocurrency. The integration of stablecoins for AI transactions represents a significant step towards monetizing AI interactions and could foster new business models within the digital economy. For investors, this move highlights Cloudflare's commitment to Web3 and AI infrastructure, potentially driving future revenue streams and market share in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

  • 21d agoPOSITIVE
    Cloudflare: prospettive rialziste, ma resta un rischio chiave di valutazione

    Cloudflare shares have surged 98% from their yearly low, trading at $314, fueled by robust demand for its services amidst the ongoing AI agent boom. The company's platform is a key beneficiary as the proliferation of AI agents drives more businesses to adopt Cloudflare's tools for human user verification. This strong performance indicates continued upside potential for the stock, as the company capitalizes on the evolving web landscape towards AI-driven responses. Investors are watching Cloudflare's ability to maintain this growth trajectory as AI adoption accelerates.

  • 8/10/2026NEUTRAL
    Cloudflare Seeks to Sell $2.175 Billion in Convertible Notes

    Cloudflare Inc. is planning a private offering of $2.175 billion in senior convertible notes. This move follows a recent guidance boost that propelled the cybersecurity firm's shares to an intraday high. Convertible notes allow companies to raise capital with the potential to convert debt into equity, which can dilute existing shareholders if the stock price rises significantly. While the offering itself doesn't immediately impact the stock price, it signals Cloudflare's strategy to secure funding, potentially for expansion or acquisitions, without immediate dilution. Investors will monitor the terms of the notes and how the company utilizes the raised capital.

  • 8/5/2026POSITIVE
    Cloudflare introduces wallets for AI agents, plans stablecoin payments

    Cloudflare has unveiled programmable Wallets designed for AI agents, a move poised to streamline transactions and interactions within the burgeoning AI ecosystem. The company also announced plans to integrate stablecoin payment functionalities in a forthcoming update. This strategic initiative positions Cloudflare at the intersection of AI and decentralized finance, potentially unlocking new revenue streams and enhancing its platform's utility for developers and businesses building AI-powered applications. Investors may view this as a significant step towards future growth and technological leadership.

  • 5/21/2026NEUTRAL
    Cloudflare posted record revenue, then cut 20% of its workforce. CEO Matthew Prince says AI has made an entire category of workers obsolete

    Cloudflare Inc. announced record revenue figures, indicating strong business growth. However, the company simultaneously revealed a significant workforce reduction, cutting approximately 20% of its employees. CEO Matthew Prince explained this move in a Wall Street Journal op-ed, stating a strategic shift from 'measurers' to 'builders' and 'sellers,' driven by advancements in artificial intelligence that have rendered certain roles obsolete. This dual announcement presents a mixed outlook for investors, balancing top-line performance against restructuring costs and potential impacts on employee morale and future innovation.

  • 5/8/2026NEUTRAL
    Cloudflare Cuts 20% Jobs Despite Strong Q1 As It Goes 'Agentic AI-First'

    Cloudflare Inc. announced a significant workforce reduction, cutting approximately 1,100 jobs, representing 20% of its staff. This move comes despite the company exceeding its Q1 revenue expectations. The strategic pivot towards an 'agentic AI-first' model aims to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the artificial intelligence sector. While job cuts can signal underlying financial pressures or restructuring, the company's proactive stance on AI suggests a forward-looking strategy to capture new market growth. Investors will monitor the execution of this AI-centric strategy and its impact on future financial performance.

  • 5/8/2026NEGATIVE
    AI is coming for your job after all. These new announcements prove it.

    The tech sector is experiencing a wave of significant layoffs, with Cloudflare announcing substantial job cuts on Thursday. This follows similar announcements from other major players like Upwork and Bill. Earlier in the week, Coinbase also revealed its own round of workforce reductions. These mass layoffs, driven by various factors including economic headwinds and strategic realignments, signal a period of consolidation and potential slowdown in parts of the technology industry. Investors should monitor these trends closely as they may indicate shifting market dynamics and impact future growth prospects for affected companies.

  • 5/7/2026NEGATIVE
    Cloudflare to cut 20% of staff in a big bet on AI. Investors aren’t sold.

    Cloudflare Inc. announced significant workforce reductions, cutting approximately 20% of its staff. The company's co-founders stated the layoffs are not primarily a cost-cutting measure but rather a strategic pivot, signaling a major bet on artificial intelligence. Despite this strategic repositioning, investors reacted negatively, pushing the stock lower. The market's apprehension suggests a lack of confidence in the company's ability to execute this AI-focused strategy effectively or concerns about the underlying business health that necessitates such drastic changes.

  • 4/12/2026NEGATIVE
    Cloudflare, ServiceNow, And Guardant Health Are Among Top 10 Large-Cap Losers Last Week (April 6-April 10): Are the Others in Your Portfolio?

    Cloudflare Inc. was among the top 10 large-cap decliners last week, experiencing significant losses from April 6th to April 10th. This downturn was attributed to broader macroeconomic concerns, intensified AI competition within the software and cloud sectors, and several analyst downgrades. Other prominent software and cloud stocks like Akamai Technologies Inc. and Okta Inc. also faced substantial weekly declines. Investors are advised to monitor these macroeconomic headwinds and competitive pressures, which are impacting growth outlooks for technology companies.

  • 4/10/2026POSITIVE
    Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Cloudflare Stock In The Last 5 Years

    Investing in Cloudflare Inc. (NET) over the past five years would have yielded substantial returns. While specific figures are not provided in the snippet, the article's title implies significant capital appreciation for shareholders. This performance suggests strong business growth, market adoption of its services, and effective management strategies. Investors considering NET should analyze the company's recent performance, competitive landscape, and future growth catalysts to assess its continued potential.

via Markets Gazette