CheggCHGG -4.13%37 FCF Margin % is 4.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 15.49. GuruFocus rates CHGG with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Education companies, Chegg ranks worse than 82.35% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Chegg's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.1 Mil. Chegg's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $63.3 Mil. Therefore, Chegg's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.84%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chegg's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHGG'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.98 Med: 15.49 Max: 24.08
Current: -7.98
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Chegg was 24.08%. The lowest was -7.98%. And the median was 15.49%.
CHGG's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 82.35% of 255
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.11
vs CHGG: -7.98
Chegg FCF Margin % Related Terms
Chegg FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chegg'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 Education & Training Services subindustry, Chegg'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.
Chegg FCF Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chegg's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chegg'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.
Chegg (CHGG) has a FCF Margin % of 4.84% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Chegg and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 15.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Chegg ranks #210 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is Chegg's FCF Margin % too high?
Chegg's current FCF Margin % of 4.84% is 69% below median its 10-year median of 15.49. The Education industry median FCF Margin % is 9.11. Chegg's value of 4.84% is 46.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chegg ranks #210 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chegg has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chegg's FCF Margin % compare to LGCY and COE?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Chegg ranks #210 out of 255 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Chegg in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 9.11. Chegg's value of 4.84% is 46.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.49 vs. the industry median of 9.11, Chegg has consistently been below 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 Education company?
The median FCF Margin % among Education companies is 9.11, based on 255 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. Chegg's current FCF Margin % of 4.84% is 46.9% below 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 Chegg and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median FCF Margin % is 9.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chegg's current FCF Margin % is 4.84%, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 15.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chegg stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chegg (CHGG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.81, compared to a current price of $0.90 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 4.84%, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 15.49 and 46.9% below the Education industry median of 9.11. Chegg's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 5 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 Chegg (CHGG), the current FCF Margin % is 4.84% 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 Chegg (CHGG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chegg stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.90 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.81.
GuruFocus considers Chegg to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHGG:
FCF Margin %: 4.84% (69% below median its 10-year median of 15.49)
GF Value™: $0.81 vs. price of $0.90 (11.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.9% below the Education median (#210 of 255)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHGG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chegg Inc is an American educational services company. The Chegg platform provides products and services to support learners with their academic course materials, as well as their career and personal skills development. The company's service and product offerings fall into two categories: Chegg Skilling; and Academic Services, which derives maximum revenue. Geographically, it derives in United States and International.
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