The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8D) FCF Margin %: 40.07% (As of Mar. 2026) — 49% Above Median


CHIX:TT8D The Trade Desk Inc CHIX:TT8D
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Price €17.71
GF Value €123.28
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What is The Trade Desk FCF Margin %?

The Trade Desk CHIX:TT8D 71 FCF Margin % is 40.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 26.83. GuruFocus rates CHIX:TT8D with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €123.28 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,017 Media - Diversified companies, The Trade Desk ranks better than 94.3% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. The Trade Desk's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €239 Mil. The Trade Desk's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €596 Mil. Therefore, The Trade Desk's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 40.07%.

As of today, The Trade Desk's current FCF Yield % is 9.84%.

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

CHIX:TT8d' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.97   Med: 26.83   Max: 38.87
Current: 27.93


During the past 12 years, the highest FCF Margin % of The Trade Desk was 38.87%. The lowest was 2.97%. And the median was 26.83%.

CHIX:TT8d's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
94.3% of 1017 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.12 vs CHIX:TT8d: 27.93


The Trade Desk FCF Margin % Related Terms


The Trade Desk FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Trade Desk'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.

The Trade Desk FCF Margin % Chart

The Trade Desk Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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The Trade Desk Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CHIX:TT8D vs MGNI, STGW, ZD: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, The Trade Desk'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.


The Trade Desk FCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The Trade Desk's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Trade Desk's FCF Margin % falls into.


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The Trade Desk FCF Margin % Calculation

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

The Trade Desk'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 )
=668.646/2473.427
=27.03 %

The Trade Desk's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=238.77/595.861
=40.07 %

* 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.

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What does a FCF Margin % of 40.07% mean?
The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8D) has a FCF Margin % of 40.07% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on The Trade Desk and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 26.83. Over the past decade, The Trade Desk's FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.97 to 38.87. According to the industry distribution chart, The Trade Desk ranks #58 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is The Trade Desk's FCF Margin % too high?
The Trade Desk's current FCF Margin % of 40.07% is 49% above median its 10-year median of 26.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.97 to a high of 38.87. The Media - Diversified industry median FCF Margin % is 2.12. The Trade Desk's value of 40.07% is 1790.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Trade Desk ranks #58 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Trade Desk has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Trade Desk's FCF Margin % compare to MGNI and STGW?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, The Trade Desk ranks #58 out of 1017 companies for FCF Margin %. This places The Trade Desk in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.12. The Trade Desk's value of 40.07% is 1790.1% above this benchmark. Historically, The Trade Desk's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.97 to 38.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.83 vs. the industry median of 2.12, The Trade Desk 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.12, based on 1,017 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. The Trade Desk's current FCF Margin % of 40.07% is 1790.1% 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 The Trade Desk and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Trade Desk's current FCF Margin % is 40.07%, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 26.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Trade Desk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8D) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €123.28, compared to a current price of €17.71 — trading 85.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 40.07%, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 26.83 and 1790.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.12. The Trade Desk's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8D), the current FCF Margin % is 40.07% 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 The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8D) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Trade Desk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €17.71 is trading 85.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €123.28. GuruFocus considers The Trade Desk to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:TT8D:

  • FCF Margin %: 40.07% (49% above median its 10-year median of 26.83)
  • GF Value™: €123.28 vs. price of €17.71 (85.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1790.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#58 of 1017)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:TT8D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Trade Desk Business Description

Address 42 North Chestnut Street, Ventura, CA, USA, 93001
The Trade Desk provides a self-service platform that helps advertisers and ad agencies programmatically find and purchase digital ad inventory (display, video, audio, and social) on devices like computers, smartphones, and connected TVs. The firm's platform is referred to as a DSP in the digital ad industry, and it generates revenue from fees based on a percentage of what its clients spend on advertising, sometimes referred to as a "take rate."
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