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* 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.
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.
* 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 (ARL) has a FCF Margin % of 7.10% as of Mar. 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 #905 out of 1755 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is American Realty Investors' FCF Margin % too high?
American Realty Investors' current FCF Margin % is 7.10%. The Real Estate industry median FCF Margin % is 6.32. American Realty Investors' value of 7.10% is 12.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #905 out of 1755 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, American Realty Investors has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Realty Investors' FCF Margin % compare to SEG and RMR?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #905 out of 1755 companies for FCF Margin %. This places American Realty Investors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 6.32. American Realty Investors' value of 7.10% is 12.3% 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 a Real Estate company?
The median FCF Margin % among Real Estate companies is 6.32, based on 1,755 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 Realty Investors's current FCF Margin % of 7.10% is 12.3% 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 Realty Investors and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median FCF Margin % is 6.32 — 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 7.10%. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.57, compared to a current price of $19.45 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 7.10% and 12.3% above the Real Estate industry median of 6.32. American Realty Investors' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 7.10% 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 American Realty Investors (ARL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Realty Investors stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.45 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.57.
GuruFocus considers American Realty Investors to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ARL:
FCF Margin %: 7.10%
GF Value™: $16.57 vs. price of $19.45 (17.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.3% above the Real Estate median (#905 of 1755)
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 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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