Dolby Laboratories (FRA:FUO) FCF Margin %: 11.73% (As of Mar. 2026) — 52% Below Median


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What is Dolby Laboratories FCF Margin %?

Dolby Laboratories FRA:FUO -0.79% 73 FCF Margin % is 11.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 24.47. GuruFocus rates FRA:FUO with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €72.44 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Dolby Laboratories ranks better than 87.94% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Dolby Laboratories's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €40 Mil. Dolby Laboratories's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €342 Mil. Therefore, Dolby Laboratories's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.73%.

As of today, Dolby Laboratories's current FCF Yield % is 5.10%.

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

FRA:FUO' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.48   Med: 24.47   Max: 31.89
Current: 18.88


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Dolby Laboratories was 31.89%. The lowest was 13.48%. And the median was 24.47%.

FRA:FUO's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
87.94% of 1070 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.47 vs FRA:FUO: 18.88


Dolby Laboratories FCF Margin % Related Terms


Dolby Laboratories FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dolby Laboratories'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.

Dolby Laboratories FCF Margin % Chart

Dolby Laboratories Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
FCF Margin %
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Dolby Laboratories Quarterly Data
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FRA:FUO vs AMTM, UNF, AZZ: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Dolby Laboratories'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.


Dolby Laboratories FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Dolby Laboratories's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Dolby Laboratories FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Dolby Laboratories's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=366.579/1149.459
=31.89 %

Dolby Laboratories'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 )
=40.153/342.22
=11.73 %

* 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 11.73% mean?
Dolby Laboratories (FRA:FUO) has a FCF Margin % of 11.73% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Dolby Laboratories and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 24.47. Over the past decade, Dolby Laboratories' FCF Margin % has ranged from 13.48 to 31.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Dolby Laboratories ranks #129 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 12.1%.
Is Dolby Laboratories' FCF Margin % too high?
Dolby Laboratories' current FCF Margin % of 11.73% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 24.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.48 to a high of 31.89. The Business Services industry median FCF Margin % is 3.47. Dolby Laboratories' value of 11.73% is 238% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dolby Laboratories ranks #129 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dolby Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dolby Laboratories' FCF Margin % compare to AMTM and UNF?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Dolby Laboratories ranks #129 out of 1070 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Dolby Laboratories in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.47. Dolby Laboratories' value of 11.73% is 238% above this benchmark. Historically, Dolby Laboratories' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 13.48 to 31.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.47 vs. the industry median of 3.47, Dolby Laboratories has consistently been above 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 Business Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.47, based on 1,070 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. Dolby Laboratories's current FCF Margin % of 11.73% is 238% 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 Dolby Laboratories and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dolby Laboratories's current FCF Margin % is 11.73%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 24.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dolby Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolby Laboratories (FRA:FUO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €72.44, compared to a current price of €45.48 — trading 37.2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 11.73%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 24.47 and 238% above the Business Services industry median of 3.47. Dolby Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 Dolby Laboratories (FRA:FUO), the current FCF Margin % is 11.73% 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 Dolby Laboratories (FRA:FUO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolby Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €45.48 is trading 37.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €72.44. GuruFocus considers Dolby Laboratories to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FUO:

  • FCF Margin %: 11.73% (52% below median its 10-year median of 24.47)
  • GF Value™: €72.44 vs. price of €45.48 (37.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 238% above the Business Services median (#129 of 1070)

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


Dolby Laboratories Business Description

Address 1275 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94103-1410
Dolby Laboratories Inc. develops technologies that enhance audio and video capture, transmission, and playback, enabling high-quality experiences across movies, TV, music, sports, and more. The company designs and manufactures audio, imaging, accessibility, and related hardware and software mainly for cinema, including digital cinema servers and media encryption and packaging tools. It generates the majority of its revenue by licensing its technology, brand, and patents to device manufacturers and by selling cinema hardware and services. It operates as a single reportable segment, with revenue derived mainly from licensing and, to a lesser extent, from premium cinema technologies, across the United States and international markets.
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