ACFN (Acorn Energy) FCF Margin %: -9.30% (As of Mar. 2026)


ACFN Acorn Energy Inc ACFN
65 GF Score
Price $16.80
GF Value $13.60
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Acorn Energy FCF Margin %?

Acorn Energy ACFN 65 FCF Margin % is -9.30% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ACFN with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,468 Hardware companies, Acorn Energy ranks better than 89.06% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Acorn Energy's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.21 Mil. Acorn Energy's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.23 Mil. Therefore, Acorn Energy's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -9.30%.

As of today, Acorn Energy's current FCF Yield % is 3.76%.

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

ACFN' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -52.57   Med: -3.23   Max: 17.92
Current: 14.94


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Acorn Energy was 17.92%. The lowest was -52.57%. And the median was -3.23%.

ACFN's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
89.06% of 2468 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.63 vs ACFN: 14.94


Acorn Energy FCF Margin % Related Terms


Acorn Energy FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Acorn Energy'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.

Acorn Energy FCF Margin % Chart

Acorn Energy 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 -2.73 -3.73 -0.07 7.73 17.92

Acorn Energy 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 8.55 17.42 35.96 12.07 -9.30

ACFN vs LGL, ARAI, AATC: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Acorn Energy'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.


Acorn Energy FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Acorn Energy's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Acorn Energy FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Acorn Energy'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 )
=2.057/11.478
=17.92 %

Acorn Energy'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 )
=-0.207/2.227
=-9.30 %

* 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 -9.30% mean?
Acorn Energy (ACFN) has a FCF Margin % of -9.30% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Acorn Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Acorn Energy ranks #270 out of 2468 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is Acorn Energy's FCF Margin % too high?
Acorn Energy's current FCF Margin % is -9.30%. Based on the distribution chart, Acorn Energy ranks #270 out of 2468 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Acorn Energy has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acorn Energy's FCF Margin % compare to LGL and ARAI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Acorn Energy ranks #270 out of 2468 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Acorn Energy in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. 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 Hardware company?
The median FCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 0.63, based on 2,468 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 Acorn Energy and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acorn Energy's current FCF Margin % is -9.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acorn Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acorn Energy (ACFN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.60, compared to a current price of $16.80 — trading 23.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -9.30%. Acorn Energy's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Acorn Energy (ACFN), the current FCF Margin % is -9.30% 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 Acorn Energy (ACFN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acorn Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.80 is trading 23.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.60. GuruFocus considers Acorn Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ACFN:

  • FCF Margin %: -9.30%
  • GF Value™: $13.60 vs. price of $16.80 (23.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Acorn Energy Business Description

Address 1000 N West Street, Suite 1200, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19801
Acorn Energy Inc is a holding company that focuses on technology-driven solutions for energy infrastructure asset management. The company operates through two segments namely, the PG segment and the CP segment. PG segment provides wireless remote monitoring and control systems and services for critical assets as well as Internet of Things applications which account for the majority of the revenue. CP segment is engaged in providing remote monitoring of cathodic protection systems on gas pipelines for gas utilities and pipeline companies.
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