FORR (Forrester Research) FCF Margin %: -12.57% (As of Jun. 2026)

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FORR Forrester Research Inc FORR
65 GF Score
Price $11.82
GF Value $12.03
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Forrester Research FCF Margin %?

Forrester Research FORR -2.09% 65 FCF Margin % is -12.57% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FORR with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,075 Business Services companies, Forrester Research ranks worse than 61.4% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Forrester Research's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-12.6 Mil. Forrester Research's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $100.2 Mil. Therefore, Forrester Research's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -12.57%.

As of today, Forrester Research's current FCF Yield % is 1.35%.

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

FORR' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.68   Med: 8.28   Max: 19.49
Current: 0.8


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Forrester Research was 19.49%. The lowest was -1.68%. And the median was 8.28%.

FORR's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
61.4% of 1075 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.42 vs FORR: 0.80


Forrester Research FCF Margin % Related Terms


Forrester Research FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forrester Research'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.

Forrester Research FCF Margin % Chart

Forrester Research Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Forrester Research Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.79 0.56 -4.23 22.68 -12.57

FORR vs GLAI, EGG, RGP: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Forrester Research'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.


Forrester Research FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Forrester Research's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Forrester Research's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Forrester Research FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Forrester Research'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 )
=18.094/396.888
=4.56 %

Forrester Research's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-12.595/100.233
=-12.57 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -12.57% mean?
Forrester Research (FORR) has a FCF Margin % of -12.57% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Forrester Research and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Forrester Research ranks #660 out of 1075 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 61.4%.
Is Forrester Research's FCF Margin % too high?
Forrester Research's current FCF Margin % is -12.57%. Based on the distribution chart, Forrester Research ranks #660 out of 1075 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Forrester Research has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forrester Research's FCF Margin % compare to GLAI and EGG?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Forrester Research ranks #660 out of 1075 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Forrester Research in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.42. 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 Business Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.42, based on 1,075 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. 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 Forrester Research and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forrester Research's current FCF Margin % is -12.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forrester Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forrester Research (FORR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.03, compared to a current price of $11.82 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -12.57%. Forrester Research's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Forrester Research (FORR), the current FCF Margin % is -12.57% as of Jun. 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 Forrester Research (FORR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forrester Research stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.82 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.03. GuruFocus considers Forrester Research to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FORR:

  • FCF Margin %: -12.57%
  • GF Value™: $12.03 vs. price of $11.82 (1.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Forrester Research Business Description

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Forrester Research Inc provides independent research, data, and advisory services. It operates through the following segments: The Research segment develops and delivers research, connect, and analytics products; The consulting segment includes the revenues and the related costs of the company's consulting organization, and the Events segment is engaged in developing and hosting in-person and virtual events.
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