ADFS (American Defense Systems) FCF Margin %: 0.75% (As of Sep. 2012)


What is American Defense Systems FCF Margin %?

American Defense Systems ADFS FCF Margin % is 0.75% as of Sep. 2012.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. American Defense Systems's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Sep. 2012 was $0.01 Mil. American Defense Systems's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2012 was $1.60 Mil. Therefore, American Defense Systems's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2012 was 0.75%.

As of today, American Defense Systems's current FCF Yield % is 0.00%.

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

ADFS' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.26   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -0.26

ADFS's FCF Margin % is not ranked
in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Industry Median: 0.64 vs ADFS: -0.26

American Defense Systems FCF Margin % Related Terms

American Defense Systems FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Defense Systems'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.

American Defense Systems FCF Margin % Chart

American Defense Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -7.42 -40.79 1.80 1.52 -19.62

American Defense Systems Quarterly Data
Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12
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 -1.68 1.46 -4.02 1.21 0.75

ADFS vs ASDN, MKRS, PSSR: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, American Defense Systems'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.

American Defense Systems FCF Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, American Defense Systems's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Defense Systems's FCF Margin % falls into.


American Defense Systems FCF Margin % Calculation

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

American Defense Systems's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2011 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2011 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2011 )
=-1.707/8.702
=-19.62 %

American Defense Systems's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2012 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Sep. 2012 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2012 )
=0.012/1.601
=0.75 %

* 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 0.75% mean?
American Defense Systems (ADFS) has a FCF Margin % of 0.75% as of Sep. 2012. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on American Defense Systems and its competitors.
Is American Defense Systems' FCF Margin % too high?
American Defense Systems' current FCF Margin % is 0.75%. The Aerospace & Defense industry median FCF Margin % is 0.64. American Defense Systems' value of 0.75% is 17.2% above this industry median.
How does American Defense Systems' FCF Margin % compare to ASDN and MKRS?
American Defense Systems' FCF Margin % of 0.75% can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.64. American Defense Systems' value of 0.75% is 17.2% above this benchmark. 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median FCF Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.64, based on 347 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. American Defense Systems's current FCF Margin % of 0.75% is 17.2% above the industry median. 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 American Defense Systems and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Defense Systems's current FCF Margin % is 0.75%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Defense Systems stock overvalued right now?
American Defense Systems (ADFS) has a current FCF Margin % of 0.75%. The current FCF Margin % is 0.75% and 17.2% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.64. 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 American Defense Systems (ADFS), the current FCF Margin % is 0.75% as of Sep. 2012. 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.

American Defense Systems Business Description

Address 3440 Toringdon way, suite 205, Room 218, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28277
American Defense Systems Inc is a defense and security products company engaged in three business areas: customized transparent and opaque armor solutions; architectural hardening and perimeter defense and tactical training products and services. It serves US government agencies, general contractors and other commercial and private entities operating in high-threat locations.