Elbit SystemsESLT -2.70%67 FCF Margin % is 9.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 284% above its 10-year median of 2.50. GuruFocus rates ESLT with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $363.31 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, Elbit Systems ranks better than 64.55% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Elbit Systems's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $210 Mil. Elbit Systems's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,189 Mil. Therefore, Elbit Systems's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elbit Systems's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ESLT'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.23 Med: 2.5 Max: 7.31
Current: 7.31
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Elbit Systems was 7.31%. The lowest was -4.23%. And the median was 2.50%.
ESLT's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 64.55% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.64
vs ESLT: 7.31
Elbit Systems FCF Margin % Related Terms
Elbit Systems FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elbit Systems'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, Elbit Systems'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.
Elbit Systems FCF Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Elbit Systems's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elbit Systems'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.
Elbit Systems (ESLT) has a FCF Margin % of 9.59% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Elbit Systems and its competitors. This is 284% above median its historical median of 2.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Elbit Systems ranks #123 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Elbit Systems' FCF Margin % too high?
Elbit Systems' current FCF Margin % of 9.59% is 284% above median its 10-year median of 2.50. The Aerospace & Defense industry median FCF Margin % is 0.64. Elbit Systems' value of 9.59% is 1398.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elbit Systems ranks #123 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Elbit Systems has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elbit Systems' FCF Margin % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Elbit Systems ranks #123 out of 347 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Elbit Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.64. Elbit Systems' value of 9.59% is 1398.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.50 vs. the industry median of 0.64, Elbit Systems 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. Elbit Systems's current FCF Margin % of 9.59% is 1398.4% 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 Elbit Systems 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. Elbit Systems's current FCF Margin % is 9.59%, which is 284% above median its own 10-year median of 2.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elbit Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elbit Systems (ESLT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $363.31, compared to a current price of $750.90 — trading 106.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 9.59%, which is 284% above median its 10-year median of 2.50 and 1398.4% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.64. Elbit Systems' overall GF Score™ is 67/100. 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 Elbit Systems (ESLT), the current FCF Margin % is 9.59% 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 Elbit Systems (ESLT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elbit Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $750.90 is trading 106.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $363.31.
GuruFocus considers Elbit Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ESLT:
FCF Margin %: 9.59% (284% above median its 10-year median of 2.50)
GF Value™: $363.31 vs. price of $750.90 (106.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1398.4% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#123 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ESLT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elbit Systems Ltd is a technology company involved in producing a portfolio of systems and products for aircraft, land, and naval applications. The company's products are used for defense, homeland security and commercial flight capabilities. Its systems and solutions may be installed on new platforms or it may perform a comprehensive modernization program to transform a platform. Elbit Systems gives instructions to its customers on the proper maintenance of its products and will provide support team specialists when the customer cannot fix a problem. The company operates in five segments: Aerospace; C4I and Cyber; ISTAR and EW; Land; and ESA. It derives maximum revenue from Land Segment. Geographically, it operates in Israel; North America; Europe; Asia-Pacific; Latin America; and Others.
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