Is Cloudflare Overvalued?

Published June 23, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

Cloudflare (NYSE: NET) hasn't fared as well as other cybersecurity stocks this year. It's only up 13.8% year to date, while competitors like CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) and Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) are up by 49% and 87% year to date, respectively. This gap may exist for a reason, and there is good cause to believe that Cloudflare is overvalued, even at current levels.

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Cloudflare's first-quarter results once again showed a net operating loss, which is one of the major headwinds holding the stock back from a higher valuation. Solid growth rates matter, but when a company has been around for more than 15 years, profitability matters a lot more.

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