Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) — Stock Score Summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) has a MoatMap StockRank of 76/100 based on Quality (53/100), Value (41/100), and Momentum (64/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Akamai Technologies, while providing essential CDN and cloud security services, has a low quality score (Q:43) and its business model is not strictly 'asset-light,' requiring significant infrastructure investment. There is no clear, unpriced asymmetric opportunity from the identified macro themes that creates a powerful tailwind for Akamai for an 18-month horizon. The benefits of cybersecurity and cloud adoption are generally well-understood and priced by the market.

Akamai Technologies, Inc. provides cloud security, content delivery network (CDN) services, and edge computing solutions globally, helping enterprises deliver and secure digital experiences. Akamai possesses one of the world's largest and most distributed edge platforms, offering unparalleled scale, reliability, and security for internet-facing applications. Its proprietary technology and global network infrastructure create significant barriers to entry.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$147.23
Market Cap$21.4B
P/E (TTM)47.91
P/E (Forward)19.78
Price/Book4.19
Return on Equity9.2%
Return on Invested Capital6.0%
Debt/Equity119.53
Gross Margin58.3%
Operating Margin10.6%
Revenue Growth5.8%
Free Cash Flow$701M

Akamai Technologies, Inc. operates in the Software - Infrastructure industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Akamai Technologies, Inc.’s (AKAM) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) is 76/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (53), Value (41), and Momentum (64) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Akamai Technologies, Inc. have an economic moat?
Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) has a Quality factor score of 53/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Akamai Technologies, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 76/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Akamai Technologies, Inc. in?
Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Software - Infrastructure industry (United States).
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