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Cloudflare, Inc.

Cloudflare, Inc.NET

Technology · Software - Infrastructure
353.00USD
+0.38%
Sep 23, 2026
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Globally Distributed Edge Network Delivering Integrated Enterprise Security Services
Cloudflare operates a globally distributed edge network and sells integrated application-security, DDoS, API-security, bot-management, Zero Trust/SASE, connectivity, and performance services delivered from that network.
Strong narrative exposure
Exposed to the Enterprise Cybersecurity Modernization narrative through Edge-Delivered Application and Network Security — infrastructure supplier.
Advancing price action
Longer-term context reads extended trend, with a near-term setup of daily advance.
Demanding valuation
The price embeds expectations that run ahead of what comparable businesses command.
Fundamentals under pressure
Free cash flow yield is weak.
Primary risk
Intense competition in cloud security and performance markets.
Market Sep 22Filing Jun 30Price action Sep 22Research Jul 17

Conviction Level

Theme Heat has no canonical measurement for this company — a research-profile dimension, not an input to this score.

NarrativeHeat8.0ThemeHeatPriceAction4.3Valuation0.3CompanyPosition9.3
Price
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Price Action

Advancing price action
Longer-term context reads extended trend, with a near-term setup of daily advance.
EntryHealthy but extended

The long-term trend remains healthy, but price is substantially extended from major structural anchors and has not produced a meaningful reset. The current trend is strong, while the fresh-entry location is less attractive.

Key Financials

Market Cap
$104.3B
Avg Volume (60D)
3.6M
60 sessions
Revenue Growth YoY
+29.8%
FY2025 vs FY2024
Gross Margin
+72.6%
Trailing twelve months
Operating Margin
-14.1%
Trailing twelve months
Free Cash Flow Yield
+0.3%
Distance from 200DMA
+53.9%
Next Earnings
2026-10-29
P/E
N/M
EV / Sales
48.8x
Market metrics as of Sep 22, 2026
Financial results for the period ended Jun 30, 2026
Filed balance-sheet data as of Jun 30, 2026

Fundamentals & Valuation

All three valuation perspectives agree this company is expensive.
Cloudflare, Inc. has an Expensive valuation stance because the price embeds expectations that run ahead of what comparable businesses command. It trades at 48.8x revenue, which requires sustained delivery to be justified.

Company Research

Thesis
Cloudflare operates a globally distributed edge network and sells integrated application-security, DDoS, API-security, bot-management, Zero Trust/SASE, connectivity, and performance services delivered from that network.
Opportunity
Moderate opportunity
Enterprise spending to protect internet-facing applications, APIs, users, and networks through globally distributed edge security services, including DDoS mitigation, web application and API protection, bot defense, secure access, and zero-trust network controls.
Key risk
Intense competition in cloud security and performance markets.

Narrative & Theme

Enterprise Cybersecurity Modernization
Part of Edge-Delivered Application and Network Security, with strong fit.
NET has direct revenue exposure to a specific and durable enterprise-security budget: shifting protection of public applications, APIs, remote access, and network traffic toward cloud-delivered edge platforms.
Narrative HeatHeating up8.0 / 10
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Business & Markets

Technology · Software - Infrastructure
What they do

Cloudflare, Inc. operates a cloud services platform that provides security and performance solutions for internet properties, including public and private clouds, on-premises systems, SaaS applications, and IoT devices.

How it earns

The company primarily generates revenue through subscription-based services.

Products & services
Web application firewall
Bot management
Distributed denial of service mitigation
API security
SSL/TLS encryption
Client-side security
Security center products
Application performance solutions
Customers & end markets
Businesses using cloud infrastructure
Enterprises requiring internet security and performance
Market position

Cloudflare is a leader in cloud security and performance services with a broad product portfolio.

Demand drivers
Low cyclicality

Demand for cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure services tends to be stable and less sensitive to economic cycles.

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