USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) FCF Margin %: 1.16% (As of Mar. 2026) — 52% Below Median

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FRA:2N2A USA Today Co Inc FRA:2N2A
51 GF Score
Price €7.15
GF Value €2.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is USA Today Co FCF Margin %?

USA Today Co FRA:2N2A -2.72% 51 FCF Margin % is 1.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 2.43. GuruFocus rates FRA:2N2A with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Media - Diversified companies, USA Today Co ranks better than 51.44% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. USA Today Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6 Mil. USA Today Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €474 Mil. Therefore, USA Today Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.16%.

As of today, USA Today Co's current FCF Yield % is 4.73%.

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

FRA:2N2A' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.16   Med: 2.43   Max: 7.41
Current: 2.61


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of USA Today Co was 7.41%. The lowest was -0.16%. And the median was 2.43%.

FRA:2N2A's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
51.44% of 1007 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.14 vs FRA:2N2A: 2.61


USA Today Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


USA Today Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for USA Today Co'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.

USA Today Co FCF Margin % Chart

USA Today Co 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 2.74 -0.16 2.12 2.02 2.73

USA Today Co 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 1.71 2.99 0.87 5.26 1.16

FRA:2N2A vs SCHL, LEE, WLY: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, USA Today Co'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.


USA Today Co FCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, USA Today Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where USA Today Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


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USA Today Co FCF Margin % Calculation

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

USA Today Co'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 )
=53.719/1966.101
=2.73 %

USA Today Co'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 )
=5.515/474.44
=1.16 %

* 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 1.16% mean?
USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) has a FCF Margin % of 1.16% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on USA Today Co and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 2.43. According to the industry distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #489 out of 1007 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.
Is USA Today Co's FCF Margin % too high?
USA Today Co's current FCF Margin % of 1.16% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 2.43. The Media - Diversified industry median FCF Margin % is 2.14. USA Today Co's value of 1.16% is 45.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #489 out of 1007 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, USA Today Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does USA Today Co's FCF Margin % compare to SCHL and LEE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #489 out of 1007 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts USA Today Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.14. USA Today Co's value of 1.16% is 45.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.43 vs. the industry median of 2.14, USA Today Co has consistently been below 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.14, based on 1,007 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. USA Today Co's current FCF Margin % of 1.16% is 45.8% below 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 USA Today Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. USA Today Co's current FCF Margin % is 1.16%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 2.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is USA Today Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.50, compared to a current price of €7.15 — trading 186% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 1.16%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 2.43 and 45.8% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.14. USA Today Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 8 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 USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A), the current FCF Margin % is 1.16% 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 USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.15 is trading 186% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.50. GuruFocus considers USA Today Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2N2A:

  • FCF Margin %: 1.16% (52% below median its 10-year median of 2.43)
  • GF Value™: €2.50 vs. price of €7.15 (186% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.8% below the Media - Diversified median (#489 of 1007)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2N2A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


USA Today Co Business Description

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Address 175 Sully\'s Trail, Suite 203, Pittsford, NY, USA, 14534-4560
USA Today Co Inc is a diversified media company with national and local reach, dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. It prioritizes a digital-first approach, focusing on audience growth and engagement while diversifying revenue streams. Through its trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including a network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. Its digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with digital marketing products and solutions.
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