EQIX (Equinix) FCF Margin %: -22.05% (As of Mar. 2026)


EQIX Equinix Inc EQIX
91 GF Score
Price $1,077.80
GF Value $914.08
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Equinix FCF Margin %?

Equinix EQIX -0.90% 91 FCF Margin % is -22.05% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates EQIX with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $914.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 936 REITs companies, Equinix ranks worse than 86.32% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Equinix's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-539 Mil. Equinix's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,444 Mil. Therefore, Equinix's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -22.05%.

As of today, Equinix's current FCF Yield % is -0.94%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Equinix's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

EQIX' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.58   Med: -0.55   Max: 9.43
Current: -10.58


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Equinix was 9.43%. The lowest was -10.58%. And the median was -0.55%.

EQIX's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
86.32% of 936 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 40.025 vs EQIX: -10.58


Equinix FCF Margin % Related Terms


Equinix FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Equinix's FCF Margin % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Equinix FCF Margin % Chart

Equinix Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.08 9.43 5.32 2.09 -4.34

Equinix Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.65 -1.99 -5.27 -12.07 -22.05

EQIX vs AMT, DLR, CCI: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Equinix's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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.


Equinix FCF Margin % vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Equinix's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Equinix's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Equinix FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Equinix's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-400/9217
=-4.34 %

Equinix's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-539/2444
=-22.05 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -22.05% mean?
Equinix (EQIX) has a FCF Margin % of -22.05% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Equinix and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Equinix ranks #808 out of 936 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 86.3%.
Is Equinix's FCF Margin % too high?
Equinix's current FCF Margin % is -22.05%. Based on the distribution chart, Equinix ranks #808 out of 936 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Equinix has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Equinix's FCF Margin % compare to AMT and DLR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Equinix ranks #808 out of 936 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Equinix in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 40.03. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a REITs company?
The median FCF Margin % among REITs companies is 40.03, based on 936 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Equinix and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median FCF Margin % is 40.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Equinix's current FCF Margin % is -22.05%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Equinix stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equinix (EQIX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $914.08, compared to a current price of $1,077.80 — trading 17.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -22.05%. Equinix's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Equinix (EQIX), the current FCF Margin % is -22.05% as of Mar. 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 Equinix (EQIX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equinix stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1,077.80 is trading 17.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $914.08. GuruFocus considers Equinix to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for EQIX:

  • FCF Margin %: -22.05%
  • GF Value™: $914.08 vs. price of $1,077.80 (17.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Equinix Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address One Lagoon Drive, Redwood City, CA, USA, 94065
Equinix is one of the leading providers of cloud- and carrier-neutral data centers, offering colocation and interconnection services to hyperscalers and businesses. Equinix operates 270 properties in 77 metropolitan areas across 36 countries, serving over 10,000 customers. About 70% of Equinix's revenue comes from renting physical space, which allows hyperscalers and other clients to store servers, data storage, and networking equipment. The other 30% of revenue is generated primarily through interconnection services (20%) and other managed services (10%).
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