Covenant Logistics Group (FRA:CV5) FCF Margin %: 5.73% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Covenant Logistics Group FCF Margin %?

Covenant Logistics Group FRA:CV5 +1.63% 68 FCF Margin % is 5.73% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CV5 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.50. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Transportation companies, Covenant Logistics Group ranks worse than 68.19% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Covenant Logistics Group's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €15 Mil. Covenant Logistics Group's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €266 Mil. Therefore, Covenant Logistics Group's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.73%.

As of today, Covenant Logistics Group's current FCF Yield % is -0.71%.

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

FRA:CV5' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.03   Med: -2.79   Max: 5.64
Current: -0.64


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Covenant Logistics Group was 5.64%. The lowest was -12.03%. And the median was -2.79%.

FRA:CV5's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
68.19% of 1006 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.38 vs FRA:CV5: -0.64


Covenant Logistics Group FCF Margin % Related Terms


Covenant Logistics Group FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Covenant Logistics Group'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.

Covenant Logistics Group FCF Margin % Chart

Covenant Logistics Group Annual Data
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FCF Margin %
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Covenant Logistics Group Quarterly Data
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FRA:CV5 vs HTLD, MRTN, ULH: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, Covenant Logistics Group'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.


Covenant Logistics Group FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Covenant Logistics Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Covenant Logistics Group's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Covenant Logistics Group FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Covenant Logistics Group'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 )
=-28.97/994.459
=-2.91 %

Covenant Logistics Group'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 )
=15.218/265.694
=5.73 %

* 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 5.73% mean?
Covenant Logistics Group (FRA:CV5) has a FCF Margin % of 5.73% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Covenant Logistics Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Covenant Logistics Group ranks #686 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 68.2%.
Is Covenant Logistics Group's FCF Margin % too high?
Covenant Logistics Group's current FCF Margin % is 5.73%. The Transportation industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Covenant Logistics Group's value of 5.73% is 30.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Covenant Logistics Group ranks #686 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Covenant Logistics Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Covenant Logistics Group's FCF Margin % compare to HTLD and MRTN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Covenant Logistics Group ranks #686 out of 1006 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Covenant Logistics Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Covenant Logistics Group's value of 5.73% is 30.8% 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 Transportation company?
The median FCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.38, based on 1,006 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. Covenant Logistics Group's current FCF Margin % of 5.73% is 30.8% 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 Covenant Logistics Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Covenant Logistics Group's current FCF Margin % is 5.73%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Covenant Logistics Group stock overvalued right now?
Covenant Logistics Group (FRA:CV5) has a current FCF Margin % of 5.73%. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.50, compared to a current price of €37.40 — trading 59.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 5.73% and 30.8% above the Transportation industry median of 4.38. Covenant Logistics Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 10 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 Covenant Logistics Group (FRA:CV5), the current FCF Margin % is 5.73% 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 Covenant Logistics Group (FRA:CV5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Covenant Logistics Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €37.40 is trading 59.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.50.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CV5:

  • FCF Margin %: 5.73%
  • GF Value™: €23.50 vs. price of €37.40 (59.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.8% above the Transportation median (#686 of 1006)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CV5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Covenant Logistics Group Business Description

Other Exchanges CVLG:USA
Address 400 Birmingham Highway, Chattanooga, TN, USA, 37419
Covenant Logistics Group Inc together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, offers truckload transportation and freight brokerage services to customers throughout the continental United States. The company's reportable segments include Expedited, Dedicated Services, Managed Freight, and Warehousing. The expedited segment provides truckload services to customers with high service freight and delivery standards. Dedicated segment provides customers with committed truckload capacity over contracted periods with the goal of three to five years in length. The Managed Freight segment includes brokerage services and TMS. The warehousing segment provides day-to-day warehouse management services to customers who have chosen to outsource this function.
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