Localiza Rent A Car (FRA:1LOA) FCF Margin %: 17.66% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:1LOA Localiza Rent A Car SA FRA:1LOA
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What is Localiza Rent A Car FCF Margin %?

Localiza Rent A Car FRA:1LOA +1.64% 94 FCF Margin % is 17.66% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:1LOA with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.03. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,071 Business Services companies, Localiza Rent A Car ranks better than 64.52% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Localiza Rent A Car's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,169 Mil. Localiza Rent A Car's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €12,284 Mil. Therefore, Localiza Rent A Car's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.66%.

As of today, Localiza Rent A Car's current FCF Yield % is 7.41%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Localiza Rent A Car's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:1LOA' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -52.23   Med: -18.53   Max: 7.19
Current: 7.19


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Localiza Rent A Car was 7.19%. The lowest was -52.23%. And the median was -18.53%.

FRA:1LOA's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
64.52% of 1071 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.34 vs FRA:1LOA: 7.19


Localiza Rent A Car FCF Margin % Related Terms


Localiza Rent A Car FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Localiza Rent A Car'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.

Localiza Rent A Car FCF Margin % Chart

Localiza Rent A Car Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -30.97 -52.23 -34.69 1.42 4.83

Localiza Rent A Car Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 10.16 15.68 -2.06 -3.12 17.66

FRA:1LOA vs URI, SUNB, AER: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Localiza Rent A Car'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.


Localiza Rent A Car FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Localiza Rent A Car's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Localiza Rent A Car's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Localiza Rent A Car FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Localiza Rent A Car'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 )
=2017.666/41781.588
=4.83 %

Localiza Rent A Car'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 )
=2169.378/12284.362
=17.66 %

* 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 17.66% mean?
Localiza Rent A Car (FRA:1LOA) has a FCF Margin % of 17.66% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Localiza Rent A Car and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Localiza Rent A Car ranks #380 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is Localiza Rent A Car's FCF Margin % too high?
Localiza Rent A Car's current FCF Margin % is 17.66%. The Business Services industry median FCF Margin % is 3.34. Localiza Rent A Car's value of 17.66% is 428.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Localiza Rent A Car ranks #380 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Localiza Rent A Car has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Localiza Rent A Car's FCF Margin % compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Localiza Rent A Car ranks #380 out of 1071 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Localiza Rent A Car in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.34. Localiza Rent A Car's value of 17.66% is 428.7% 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 Business Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.34, based on 1,071 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. Localiza Rent A Car's current FCF Margin % of 17.66% is 428.7% 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 Localiza Rent A Car and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Localiza Rent A Car's current FCF Margin % is 17.66%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Localiza Rent A Car stock overvalued right now?
Localiza Rent A Car (FRA:1LOA) has a current FCF Margin % of 17.66%. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.03, compared to a current price of €6.20 — trading 31.3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 17.66% and 428.7% above the Business Services industry median of 3.34. Localiza Rent A Car's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 9 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 Localiza Rent A Car (FRA:1LOA), the current FCF Margin % is 17.66% 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 Localiza Rent A Car (FRA:1LOA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Localiza Rent A Car stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €6.20 is trading 31.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €9.03.

Key valuation signals for FRA:1LOA:

  • FCF Margin %: 17.66%
  • GF Value™: €9.03 vs. price of €6.20 (31.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 428.7% above the Business Services median (#380 of 1071)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1LOA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Localiza Rent A Car Business Description

Address Avenida Bernardo Vasconcelos, No. 377 - Cachoeirinha, Belo Horizonte, MG, BRA, 31150-000
Localiza Rent A Car SA is a car rental service provider with the majority of its operations in Brazil. Through its subsidiaries, the company rents cars to individuals, manages corporate car fleets, sells its decommissioned fleet, and operates a franchise business. The company has two reportable operating segments: Car Rental and Fleet Management. Maximum revenue is generated from the Car Rental segment, which is responsible for car rentals and for stipulating insurance and managing car claims for insurance companies. This segment is also responsible for the administration and granting of franchises and the right to use the Localiza brand in geographically defined markets. Geographically, the company operates across different regions in Latin America.
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