Cartesian Therapeutics (FRA:1S70) FCF Margin %: -28,611.94% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:1S70 Cartesian Therapeutics Inc FRA:1S70
27 GF Score
Price €6.60
GF Value €0.23
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Cartesian Therapeutics FCF Margin %?

Cartesian Therapeutics FRA:1S70 +2.33% 27 FCF Margin % is -28,611.94% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:1S70 with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 950 Biotechnology companies, Cartesian Therapeutics ranks worse than 89.26% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Cartesian Therapeutics's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-19.17 Mil. Cartesian Therapeutics's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.07 Mil. Therefore, Cartesian Therapeutics's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -28,611.94%.

As of today, Cartesian Therapeutics's current FCF Yield % is -33.42%.

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

FRA:1S70' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25487.44   Med: -224.61   Max: 205.25
Current: -4381.11


During the past 12 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Cartesian Therapeutics was 205.25%. The lowest was -25487.44%. And the median was -224.61%.

FRA:1S70's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
89.26% of 950 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -81.28 vs FRA:1S70: -4381.11


Cartesian Therapeutics FCF Margin % Related Terms


Cartesian Therapeutics FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cartesian Therapeutics'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.

Cartesian Therapeutics FCF Margin % Chart

Cartesian Therapeutics 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 -72.25 -29.64 -197.53 -84.21 -2,838.17

Cartesian Therapeutics 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 -2,199.51 -6,760.08 -3,738.18 -1,921.63 -28,611.94

FRA:1S70 vs LYEL, ALXO, ARMP: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Cartesian Therapeutics'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.


Cartesian Therapeutics FCF Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Cartesian Therapeutics's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cartesian Therapeutics's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Cartesian Therapeutics FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Cartesian Therapeutics'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 )
=-67.804/2.389
=-2,838.17 %

Cartesian Therapeutics'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 )
=-19.17/0.067
=-28,611.94 %

* 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 -28,611.94% mean?
Cartesian Therapeutics (FRA:1S70) has a FCF Margin % of -28,611.94% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Cartesian Therapeutics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cartesian Therapeutics ranks #848 out of 950 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 89.3%.
Is Cartesian Therapeutics' FCF Margin % too high?
Cartesian Therapeutics' current FCF Margin % is -28,611.94%. Based on the distribution chart, Cartesian Therapeutics ranks #848 out of 950 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cartesian Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cartesian Therapeutics' FCF Margin % compare to LYEL and ALXO?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Cartesian Therapeutics ranks #848 out of 950 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Cartesian Therapeutics in the lower half of its industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Cartesian Therapeutics and its competitors. Cartesian Therapeutics's current FCF Margin % is -28,611.94%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cartesian Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cartesian Therapeutics (FRA:1S70) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.23, compared to a current price of €6.60 — trading 2769.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -28,611.94%. Cartesian Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 4 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 Cartesian Therapeutics (FRA:1S70), the current FCF Margin % is -28,611.94% 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 Cartesian Therapeutics (FRA:1S70) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cartesian Therapeutics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €6.60 is trading 2769.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.23. GuruFocus considers Cartesian Therapeutics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:1S70:

  • FCF Margin %: -28,611.94%
  • GF Value™: €0.23 vs. price of €6.60 (2769.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 27/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1S70 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cartesian Therapeutics Business Description

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Address 7495 New Horizon Way, Frederick, MD, USA, 21703
Cartesian Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering cell therapy for the treatment of autoimmune diseases. The company uses technology and a manufacturing platform to introduce mRNA into cells to provide a therapeutic effect to patients suffering from a variety of autoimmune conditions. Unlike DNA, mRNA degrades naturally over time without integrating into the cell's genetic material.
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