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Elite Pharmaceuticals FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elite Pharmaceuticals'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 Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Elite Pharmaceuticals'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.
Elite Pharmaceuticals FCF Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Elite Pharmaceuticals's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elite Pharmaceuticals'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.
Elite Pharmaceuticals (ELTP) has a FCF Margin % of 21.47% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Elite Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Elite Pharmaceuticals ranks #169 out of 963 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is Elite Pharmaceuticals' FCF Margin % too high?
Elite Pharmaceuticals' current FCF Margin % is 21.47%. The Drug Manufacturers industry median FCF Margin % is 2.58. Elite Pharmaceuticals' value of 21.47% is 732.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elite Pharmaceuticals ranks #169 out of 963 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Elite Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elite Pharmaceuticals' FCF Margin % compare to EOLS and EBS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Elite Pharmaceuticals ranks #169 out of 963 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Elite Pharmaceuticals in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.58. Elite Pharmaceuticals' value of 21.47% is 732.2% 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median FCF Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 2.58, based on 963 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. Elite Pharmaceuticals's current FCF Margin % of 21.47% is 732.2% 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 Elite Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elite Pharmaceuticals's current FCF Margin % is 21.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elite Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elite Pharmaceuticals (ELTP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.57, compared to a current price of $0.38 — trading 33.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 21.47% and 732.2% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 2.58. Elite Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Elite Pharmaceuticals (ELTP), the current FCF Margin % is 21.47% 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 Elite Pharmaceuticals (ELTP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elite Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.38 is trading 33.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.57.
GuruFocus considers Elite Pharmaceuticals to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ELTP:
FCF Margin %: 21.47%
GF Value™: $0.57 vs. price of $0.38 (33.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 732.2% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#169 of 963)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ELTP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elite Pharmaceuticals Inc is a pharmaceutical company. It is principally engaged in the development and manufacture of oral, controlled-release products, using proprietary know-how and technology. The company's operating segment includes Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDA) and New Drug Applications (NDA). It generates maximum revenue from the ANDA segment. The company focuses on developing pain management products; manufacturing a line of generic pharmaceutical products with approved Abbreviated New Drug Applications; developing additional generic pharmaceutical products; development of other products in its pipeline including the products with its partners; and commercialization of new products.
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