CostamareFRA:LCM -0.76%76 FCF Margin % is 12.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 34.19. GuruFocus rates FRA:LCM with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Transportation companies, Costamare ranks better than 77.93% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Costamare's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €22.1 Mil. Costamare's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €182.6 Mil. Therefore, Costamare's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.08%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Costamare's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LCM'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -66.23 Med: 34.19 Max: 48.41
Current: 14.39
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Costamare was 48.41%. The lowest was -66.23%. And the median was 34.19%.
FRA:LCM's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 77.93% of 1006
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.38
vs FRA:LCM: 14.39
Costamare FCF Margin % Related Terms
Costamare FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Costamare'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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Costamare'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.
Costamare FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Costamare's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Costamare's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Costamare (FRA:LCM) has a FCF Margin % of 12.08% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Costamare and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 34.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Costamare ranks #222 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is Costamare's FCF Margin % too high?
Costamare's current FCF Margin % of 12.08% is 65% below median its 10-year median of 34.19. The Transportation industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Costamare's value of 12.08% is 175.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Costamare ranks #222 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Costamare has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Costamare's FCF Margin % compare to NMM and SFL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Costamare ranks #222 out of 1006 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Costamare in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Costamare's value of 12.08% is 175.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 34.19 vs. the industry median of 4.38, Costamare 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 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. Costamare's current FCF Margin % of 12.08% is 175.8% 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 Costamare 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. Costamare's current FCF Margin % is 12.08%, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 34.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Costamare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Costamare (FRA:LCM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.51, compared to a current price of €13.10 — trading 74.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 12.08%, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 34.19 and 175.8% above the Transportation industry median of 4.38. Costamare's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 Costamare (FRA:LCM), the current FCF Margin % is 12.08% 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 Costamare (FRA:LCM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Costamare stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €13.10 is trading 74.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.51.
GuruFocus considers Costamare to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LCM:
FCF Margin %: 12.08% (65% below median its 10-year median of 34.19)
GF Value™: €7.51 vs. price of €13.10 (74.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 175.8% above the Transportation median (#222 of 1006)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LCM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Costamare Inc is an international owner and operator of containerships and dry bulk vessels. The company charter its containerships to the liner companies, providing transportation of containerized cargoes. It charter its dry bulk vessels to a wide variety of customers, providing transportation for dry bulk cargoes. The company's fleet of vessels includes Cosco Guangzhou, Cosco Ningbo, Cosco Yantian, Vantage, Valor, Valiant, Maersk Kobe, and others. The company provides services to ocean carriers that demand a high standard of safety and reliability. It generates a majority of its revenue from the United States of America.
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