ARL (American Realty Investors) FCF Margin %: -18.63% (As of Jun. 2026)

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ARL American Realty Investors Inc ARL
61 GF Score
Price $16.08
GF Value $16.41
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is American Realty Investors FCF Margin %?

American Realty Investors ARL +2.10% 61 FCF Margin % is -18.63% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ARL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,753 Real Estate companies, American Realty Investors ranks worse than 50.66% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. American Realty Investors's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-2.40 Mil. American Realty Investors's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $12.87 Mil. Therefore, American Realty Investors's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -18.63%.

As of today, American Realty Investors's current FCF Yield % is 1.25%.

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

ARL' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -120.89   Med: -25.64   Max: 8.47
Current: 6.37


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of American Realty Investors was 8.47%. The lowest was -120.89%. And the median was -25.64%.

ARL's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
50.66% of 1753 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 6.98 vs ARL: 6.37


American Realty Investors FCF Margin % Related Terms


American Realty Investors FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Realty Investors'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 Realty Investors FCF Margin % Chart

American Realty Investors 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 -27.41 -120.89 -61.49 2.30 -11.10

American Realty Investors Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -23.98 62.12 -24.61 7.10 -18.63

ARL vs RMAX, NTPIF, CHCI: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, American Realty Investors'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 Realty Investors FCF Margin % vs Real Estate Industry

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

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


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American Realty Investors FCF Margin % Calculation

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

American Realty Investors'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 )
=-5.553/50.014
=-11.10 %

American Realty Investors's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-2.397/12.866
=-18.63 %

* 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 -18.63% mean?
American Realty Investors (ARL) has a FCF Margin % of -18.63% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on American Realty Investors and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #888 out of 1753 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 50.7%.
Is American Realty Investors' FCF Margin % too high?
American Realty Investors' current FCF Margin % is -18.63%. Based on the distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #888 out of 1753 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, American Realty Investors has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Realty Investors' FCF Margin % compare to RMAX and NTPIF?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #888 out of 1753 companies for FCF Margin %. This places American Realty Investors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 6.98. 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 Real Estate company?
The median FCF Margin % among Real Estate companies is 6.98, based on 1,753 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 American Realty Investors and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median FCF Margin % is 6.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Realty Investors's current FCF Margin % is -18.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Realty Investors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Realty Investors (ARL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.41, compared to a current price of $16.08 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -18.63%. American Realty Investors' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 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 American Realty Investors (ARL), the current FCF Margin % is -18.63% 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 American Realty Investors (ARL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Realty Investors stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $16.08 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.41. GuruFocus considers American Realty Investors to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ARL:

  • FCF Margin %: -18.63%
  • GF Value™: $16.41 vs. price of $16.08 (2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs

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


American Realty Investors Business Description

Address 1603 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, Suite 800, Dallas, TX, USA, 75234
American Realty Investors Inc is a fully integrated externally managed real estate company. The company operates high-quality multifamily and commercial properties throughout the Southern United States and also invests in mortgage notes receivable and in land that is either held for appreciation or development. It operates in two reportable segments: the acquisition, development, ownership and management of multifamily properties (Residential Segment) and the acquisition, ownership and management of commercial real estate properties (Commercial Segment). Maximum revenue is generated from its Residential segment, which includes the rental of apartments and other tenants.
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