Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 45.6x · EV/EBITDA 32.6x · ROE 19.0%. (2012–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.9B | $1.3B | $1.4B | $995M | $1.3B | $1.3B | $789M | $523M | $455M | $541M | $546M |
| Enterprise Value | $2.0B | $1.5B | $1.3B | $915M | $1.2B | $1.3B | $734M | $510M | $414M | $494M | $517M |
| P/E Ratio → | 45.60 | 31.04 | 27.46 | 24.85 | 27.72 | 13.93 | 44.82 | — | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 6.44 | 4.48 | 5.29 | 3.95 | 4.61 | 5.31 | 3.50 | 2.46 | 1.96 | 2.30 | 2.37 |
| P/B Ratio | 9.04 | 6.15 | 5.98 | 4.79 | 7.14 | 6.35 | 6.80 | 4.80 | 4.38 | 5.50 | 6.60 |
| P/FCF | 28.89 | 20.10 | 17.71 | 29.60 | 23.38 | 29.54 | 15.25 | — | — | 63.03 | 44.01 |
| P/OCF | 22.04 | 15.33 | 15.31 | 22.35 | 19.56 | 26.49 | 14.27 | — | — | 37.78 | 29.08 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 5.00 | 4.98 | 3.63 | 4.45 | 5.08 | 3.26 | 2.40 | 1.78 | 2.10 | 2.25 |
| EV / EBITDA | 32.62 | 23.44 | 23.57 | 19.06 | 20.62 | 30.06 | 31.48 | — | — | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | 42.91 | 27.72 | 19.89 | 20.88 | 22.92 | 37.62 | 38.37 | — | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 22.44 | 16.65 | 27.20 | 22.54 | 28.30 | 14.20 | — | — | 57.60 | 41.67 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 79.3% | 79.3% | 80.4% | 80.9% | 79.7% | 78.6% | 77.8% | 77.0% | 77.7% | 77.4% | 76.1% |
| Operating Margin | 16.2% | 16.2% | 16.8% | 15.4% | 18.9% | 13.4% | 7.9% | -8.0% | -11.9% | -4.4% | -8.3% |
| Net Profit Margin | 14.5% | 14.5% | 19.2% | 15.9% | 16.7% | 37.9% | 7.9% | -8.4% | -11.9% | -4.6% | -9.1% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 19.0% | 19.0% | 22.8% | 20.6% | 24.1% | 58.4% | 15.9% | -16.8% | -27.3% | -11.9% | -26.0% |
| ROA | 7.9% | 7.9% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% | 27.7% | 6.3% | -7.0% | -12.0% | -4.9% | -10.3% |
| ROIC | 13.8% | 13.8% | 23.9% | 22.1% | 27.7% | 23.3% | 16.9% | -16.1% | -36.1% | -14.7% | -84.7% |
| ROCE | 11.7% | 11.7% | 15.0% | 14.6% | 20.1% | 14.5% | 9.9% | -10.9% | -20.5% | -8.4% | -17.5% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.05 | 1.05 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0.12 | 0.11 | 0.25 | 0.30 | — | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.59 | 3.59 | 0.22 | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.55 | 1.23 | — | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.72 | -0.36 | -0.39 | -0.26 | -0.27 | -0.47 | -0.12 | -0.39 | -0.47 | -0.35 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.44 | 2.44 | -1.51 | -1.68 | -0.77 | -1.32 | -2.34 | — | — | — | — |
| Debt / FCF | — | 2.34 | -1.06 | -2.39 | -0.84 | -1.24 | -1.05 | — | — | -5.43 | -2.34 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | 8.87 | — | 32.62 | 15.68 | — | -68.25 | -204.70 | -57.92 | -50.02 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.56 | 3.56 | 2.49 | 2.45 | 2.17 | 2.45 | 2.25 | 2.26 | 2.21 | 2.20 | 1.94 |
| Quick Ratio | 3.43 | 3.43 | 2.31 | 2.24 | 2.01 | 2.25 | 2.06 | 2.03 | 2.02 | 2.01 | 1.78 |
| Cash Ratio | 2.83 | 2.83 | 1.58 | 1.43 | 1.28 | 1.59 | 1.47 | 1.33 | 1.32 | 1.41 | 1.13 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.46 | 0.60 | 0.65 | 0.76 | 0.64 | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.98 | 1.05 | 1.06 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.33 | 3.33 | 2.34 | 2.04 | 2.89 | 2.38 | 2.42 | 2.18 | 2.89 | 3.03 | 3.46 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 77.97 | 106.96 | 107.76 | 94.95 | 90.21 | 82.62 | 91.95 | 84.83 | 74.83 | 97.26 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 41.2% | 41.2% | 35.5% | 44.6% | 33.9% | 4.1% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 2.2% | 3.2% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 3.6% | 7.2% | 2.2% | — | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 3.5% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 6.6% | — | — | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Buyback Yield | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.6% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 3.4% | 7.4% | 1.7% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $74M | $75M | $76M | $78M | $80M | $80M | $76M | $73M | $70M | $66M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ATEN stock.
A10 Networks, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 45.6x. The historical average is 28.3x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
A10 Networks, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 32.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 24.7x.
A10 Networks, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 19.0%. The historical average is -3.8%.
Based on historical data, A10 Networks, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 45.6x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
A10 Networks, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 0.91% with a payout ratio of 41.2%.
A10 Networks, Inc. has 79.3% gross margin and 16.2% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
A10 Networks, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.6x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.
Key Metrics
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Elevated leverage and JPY exposure
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Premium Multiple on AI Narrative
ATEN trades at 47.4x trailing earnings and 33.8x EV/EBITDA, well above F5's 35.3x and 26.4x, per recent market data, implying the market is pricing in sustained AI-driven growth.
The forward P/E of 26.1x suggests investors expect significant earnings acceleration, but the PEG of 2.26 indicates that the growth embedded in the multiple may be optimistic relative to near-term fundamentals. Compared to Radware's 66.0x P/E, ATEN appears cheaper, yet its EV/EBITDA premium over F5 suggests the market is rewarding its AI exposure more than its core ADC franchise. This valuation gap may narrow if the AI-driven revenue mix fails to materialize at the pace implied by current multiples.
Margin Resilience Amid Mix Shift
Gross margin held at 79.1% in 2026Q2, per financial statements, despite a higher hardware mix, while operating margin contracted to 11.3% from 18.0% in the prior quarter, reflecting elevated SG&A.
The stability of gross margin suggests pricing power in a competitive ADC market, but the sharp sequential drop in operating margin indicates that the company is investing heavily in sales and R&D to capture AI-related opportunities. Net margin of 11.1% in 2026Q2 is below the 10-quarter average of roughly 16%, implying that the current profitability level may be temporarily depressed by investment spending. Investors should monitor whether these investments translate into sustained revenue growth or merely compress margins without commensurate returns.
Leverage Distorts Return Metrics
ROE of 19.0% in 2026Q2, as reported, appears robust, but ROIC of only 1.7% for the quarter reveals that leverage is amplifying equity returns while underlying capital efficiency remains modest.
The divergence between ROE and ROIC is stark: ROE benefits from a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.92, while ROIC reflects the high capital base from recent acquisitions and debt-funded expansion. Over the past ten quarters, ROIC has averaged around 4.5%, indicating that the company is not yet generating strong returns on its invested capital. This suggests that the recent leverage increase has not yet translated into value creation, and investors should watch for improvement in ROIC as the AI-driven investments mature.
Working Capital Drag Intensifies
Cash conversion cycle lengthened to 114 days in 2026Q2, per balance sheet data, up from 109 days in the prior quarter, driven by rising DSO and DIO while DPO remains low.
DSO of 80 days and DIO of 141 days indicate that the company is taking longer to collect receivables and turn inventory, while DPO of 107 days suggests limited supplier leverage. The CCC has improved from 242 days in 2024Q1, but the recent uptick signals that working capital is absorbing cash, which may pressure liquidity. This trend is particularly concerning given the sharp decline in cash reserves from $252.9M to $54.7M over the past year, as reported in the balance sheet.
Debt-Fueled Expansion Raises Stakes
Debt-to-equity surged to 0.92 in 2026Q2, per recent filings, from 0.05 a year earlier, while interest coverage remains undefined, indicating a strategic but risky leverage increase.
The jump in debt from $11.9M to $219.5M year-over-year, as reported, has transformed the balance sheet, funding acquisitions and growth initiatives. However, the D/EBITDA ratio of 23.2x is extremely elevated, suggesting that EBITDA is insufficient to service debt if earnings falter. While the company has minimal interest expense currently, the lack of coverage data and the high leverage ratio warrant close monitoring, especially if AI-driven growth slows.
Liquidity Cushion Thins Rapidly
Current ratio fell to 1.29 in 2026Q2, per balance sheet data, from 3.71 in the prior quarter, as cash dropped to $54.7M, signaling a shrinking buffer against operational shocks.
The quick ratio of 1.21 indicates that the company can cover near-term liabilities without relying on inventory sales, but the rapid depletion of cash reserves is concerning. The decline in liquidity coincides with increased debt and acquisition spending, suggesting that the company is deliberately deploying its balance sheet for growth. Under a severe stress scenario, such as a prolonged AI capex downturn, the current liquidity position may prove inadequate, especially given the elevated leverage.
Valuation Gap vs. F5 Narrows
ATEN's P/E of 47.4x and EV/EBITDA of 33.8x, per market data, are at a premium to F5's 35.3x and 26.4x, but its ROE of 19.0% is comparable to F5's 19.9%.
Despite a smaller market cap, ATEN trades at a higher multiple than F5, reflecting the market's enthusiasm for its AI-driven growth narrative. However, its ROIC of 1.7% in 2026Q2 is far below F5's 21.8%, indicating that ATEN is less efficient at generating returns on invested capital. This gap may be temporary if the company's investments in security and AI products yield higher margins, but it also suggests that the current valuation premium is not supported by fundamental returns.
Misapplied ROE in Leveraged Context
ROE of 19.0% in 2026Q2, per reported figures, is often cited as a strength, but it is inflated by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.92, obscuring underlying capital efficiency.
ROE is a commonly used metric for profitability, but for ATEN, it is distorted by the recent leverage increase. A more accurate measure is ROIC, which at 1.7% for the quarter reveals that the company is not generating strong returns on its total capital base. Investors should focus on ROIC and cash flow return on invested capital (CFROI) to assess true value creation, as ROE may overstate the company's earning power given its debt-funded expansion.