Filtronic (FRA:FTI) FCF Margin %: -16.24% (As of Nov. 2025)


FRA:FTI Filtronic PLC FRA:FTI
74 GF Score
Price €3.14
GF Value €1.37
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Filtronic FCF Margin %?

Filtronic FRA:FTI -14.67% 74 FCF Margin % is -16.24% as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:FTI with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,471 Hardware companies, Filtronic ranks better than 74.3% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Filtronic's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was €-4.66 Mil. Filtronic's Revenue for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was €28.70 Mil. Therefore, Filtronic's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was -16.24%.

As of today, Filtronic's current FCF Yield % is 0.64%.

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

FRA:FTI' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -40.56   Med: 5.92   Max: 18.7
Current: 7.59


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Filtronic was 18.70%. The lowest was -40.56%. And the median was 5.92%.

FRA:FTI's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
74.3% of 2471 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.63 vs FRA:FTI: 7.59


Filtronic FCF Margin % Related Terms


Filtronic FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Filtronic'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.

Filtronic FCF Margin % Chart

Filtronic Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.19 11.94 -3.57 18.71 14.31

Filtronic Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
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 15.46 20.32 -0.20 26.39 -16.24

FRA:FTI vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Filtronic'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.


Filtronic FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Filtronic's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Filtronic FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Filtronic's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: May. 2025 )/Revenue (A: May. 2025 )
=9.543/66.694
=14.31 %

Filtronic's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Nov. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=-4.661/28.704
=-16.24 %

* 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 -16.24% mean?
Filtronic (FRA:FTI) has a FCF Margin % of -16.24% as of Nov. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Filtronic and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Filtronic ranks #635 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is Filtronic's FCF Margin % too high?
Filtronic's current FCF Margin % is -16.24%. Based on the distribution chart, Filtronic ranks #635 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Filtronic has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Filtronic's FCF Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Filtronic ranks #635 out of 2471 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Filtronic in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. 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 Hardware company?
The median FCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 0.63, based on 2,471 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 Filtronic and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Filtronic's current FCF Margin % is -16.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Filtronic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Filtronic (FRA:FTI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.37, compared to a current price of €3.14 — trading 129.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -16.24%. Filtronic's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Filtronic (FRA:FTI), the current FCF Margin % is -16.24% as of Nov. 2025. 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 Filtronic (FRA:FTI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Filtronic stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.14 is trading 129.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.37. GuruFocus considers Filtronic to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FTI:

  • FCF Margin %: -16.24%
  • GF Value™: €1.37 vs. price of €3.14 (129.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Filtronic Business Description

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Address 1 Rosalind Franklin Way, NETPark, Sedgefield, Durham, GBR, TS21 3FR
Filtronic PLC designs and manufactures a broad range of customized RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave components and subsystems. Its products are used in mobile wireless communication equipment, point-to-point communication systems, and adjacent defense sectors. Its customer base includes international original equipment manufacturers as well as a wide range of mobile phone network operators. It has operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Americas, and the Rest of the world.
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