CDLX (Cardlytics) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $-11.00 (As of Jun. 2026)

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What is Cardlytics Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cardlytics CDLX -0.93% 30 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-11.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CDLX with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.32 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Cardlytics's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1.858. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $-11.00 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

As of today (2026-08-24), Cardlytics's current stock price is $4.28. Cardlytics's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-11.00. Cardlytics's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is .


Cardlytics  (NAS:CDLX) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Cardlytics Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Cardlytics Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cardlytics's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

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Cardlytics Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

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CDLX vs WIMI, MOBQ, ACCS: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Cardlytics's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Cardlytics Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Cardlytics's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cardlytics's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Cardlytics Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Cardlytics's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=-1.858/333.9520*333.9520
=-1.858

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Cardlytics Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201512 0.000 236.525 0.000
201612 -2.288 241.432 -3.165
201703 -4.438 243.801 -6.079
201706 -0.287 244.955 -0.391
201709 -7.870 246.819 -10.648
201712 -3.114 246.524 -4.218
201803 -0.675 249.554 -0.903
201806 -6.927 251.989 -9.180
201809 -1.688 252.439 -2.233
201812 -3.603 251.233 -4.789
201903 -1.540 254.202 -2.023
201906 -2.054 256.143 -2.678
201909 3.853 256.759 5.011
201912 -0.194 256.974 -0.252
202003 -1.812 258.115 -2.344
202006 -2.286 257.797 -2.961
202009 -3.088 260.280 -3.962
202012 0.635 260.474 0.814
202103 -5.411 264.877 -6.822
202106 -5.436 271.696 -6.682
202109 -4.027 274.310 -4.903
202112 -1.188 278.802 -1.423
202203 -6.112 287.504 -7.099
202206 -3.254 296.311 -3.667
202209 -5.332 296.808 -5.999
202212 -4.880 296.797 -5.491
202303 -3.503 301.836 -3.876
202306 0.861 305.109 0.942
202309 -0.514 307.789 -0.558
202312 -0.193 306.746 -0.210
202403 -5.171 312.332 -5.529
202406 -0.087 314.175 -0.092
202409 -0.774 315.301 -0.820
202412 -0.285 315.605 -0.302
202503 -2.084 319.799 -2.176
202506 -0.651 322.561 -0.674
202509 -0.505 324.800 -0.519
202512 1.924 324.054 1.983
202603 -1.447 330.213 -1.463
202606 -1.858 333.952 -1.858

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $-11.00 mean?
Cardlytics (CDLX) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $-11.00 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Cardlytics and its competitors.
Is Cardlytics' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Cardlytics' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-11.00. Overall, Cardlytics has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardlytics' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to WIMI and MOBQ?
Cardlytics' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $-11.00 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Cardlytics and its competitors. Cardlytics's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-11.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardlytics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardlytics (CDLX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.32, compared to a current price of $4.28 — trading 70.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-11.00. Cardlytics' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cardlytics (CDLX), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-11.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Cardlytics (CDLX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardlytics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.28 is trading 70.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.32. GuruFocus considers Cardlytics to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CDLX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $-11.00
  • GF Value™: $14.32 vs. price of $4.28 (70.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CDLX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cardlytics Business Description

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Cardlytics Inc is a commerce media platform that is designed to make commerce smarter and rewarding for everyone. At the core of its commerce media platform is the financial media network that it runs within its partners' digital channels, which includes online and mobile applications (the Cardlytics platform). Additionally, it operates an identity resolution platform that utilizes point-of-sale (POS) data, including product-level purchase data, to enable marketers to perform analytics and targeted loyalty marketing and also measure the impact of their marketing (the Bridg platform). It operates in three segments: the Cardlytics platform in the U.S.; the Cardlytics platform in the U.K.; and the Bridg platform. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Cardlytics platform.
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