Cadre HoldingsCDRE +1.70%79 FCF Margin % is 12.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 9.16. GuruFocus rates CDRE with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, Cadre Holdings ranks better than 73.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cadre Holdings's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CDRE'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.03 Med: 9.16 Max: 13.78
Current: 9.54
During the past 7 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Cadre Holdings was 13.78%. The lowest was 1.03%. And the median was 9.16%.
CDRE's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 73.2% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.64
vs CDRE: 9.54
Cadre Holdings FCF Margin % Related Terms
Cadre Holdings FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cadre Holdings'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.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Cadre Holdings'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.
Cadre Holdings FCF Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Cadre Holdings's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cadre Holdings'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.
Cadre Holdings (CDRE) has a FCF Margin % of 12.77% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Cadre Holdings and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 9.16. Over the past decade, Cadre Holdings' FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.03 to 13.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Cadre Holdings ranks #93 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is Cadre Holdings' FCF Margin % too high?
Cadre Holdings' current FCF Margin % of 12.77% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 9.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.03 to a high of 13.78. The Aerospace & Defense industry median FCF Margin % is 0.64. Cadre Holdings' value of 12.77% is 1895.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cadre Holdings ranks #93 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cadre Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cadre Holdings' FCF Margin % compare to SATL and EVEX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Cadre Holdings ranks #93 out of 347 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Cadre Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.64. Cadre Holdings' value of 12.77% is 1895.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Cadre Holdings' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.03 to 13.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.16 vs. the industry median of 0.64, Cadre Holdings has consistently been above the industry average. 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. Cadre Holdings's current FCF Margin % of 12.77% is 1895.3% 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 Cadre Holdings 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. Cadre Holdings's current FCF Margin % is 12.77%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 9.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cadre Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cadre Holdings (CDRE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.20, compared to a current price of $29.24 — trading 23.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 12.77%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 9.16 and 1895.3% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.64. Cadre Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Cadre Holdings (CDRE), the current FCF Margin % is 12.77% 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 Cadre Holdings (CDRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cadre Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $29.24 is trading 23.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.20.
GuruFocus considers Cadre Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CDRE:
FCF Margin %: 12.77% (39% above median its 10-year median of 9.16)
GF Value™: $38.20 vs. price of $29.24 (23.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1895.3% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#93 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CDRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cadre Holdings Inc is engaged in the design and manufacture of a diversified product portfolio of critical safety and survivability equipment to protect first responders, federal agencies, outdoor recreation, and personal protection markets. The company's equipment provides critical protection to allow its users to safely and securely perform their duties and protect those around them in hazardous or life-threatening situations. Its operations are comprised of two reportable segments - the Product segment, which is comprised of components that manufacture and sell products, and the Distribution segment, which is comprised of business that serves as a one-stop shop for law enforcement agencies that sells goods produced by the Product segment, as well as other third-party products.
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