MGE Energy (FRA:MG1) FCF Margin %: -8.42% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:MG1 MGE Energy Inc FRA:MG1
73 GF Score
Price €71.50
GF Value €76.09
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What is MGE Energy FCF Margin %?

MGE Energy FRA:MG1 73 FCF Margin % is -8.42% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:MG1 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €76.09. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 498 Utilities - Regulated companies, MGE Energy ranks worse than 84.54% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. MGE Energy's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-17.7 Mil. MGE Energy's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €209.9 Mil. Therefore, MGE Energy's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.42%.

As of today, MGE Energy's current FCF Yield % is -4.20%.

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

FRA:MG1' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.95   Med: -2.78   Max: 11.79
Current: -16.95


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of MGE Energy was 11.79%. The lowest was -16.95%. And the median was -2.78%.

FRA:MG1's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
84.54% of 498 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 2.575 vs FRA:MG1: -16.95


MGE Energy FCF Margin % Related Terms


MGE Energy FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MGE Energy'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.

MGE Energy FCF Margin % Chart

MGE Energy 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 -2.58 -2.98 2.24 6.04 -10.76

MGE Energy 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 13.80 -5.02 -27.92 -28.03 -8.42

FRA:MG1 vs HE, NWE, IMSR: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, MGE Energy'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.


MGE Energy FCF Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, MGE Energy's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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MGE Energy FCF Margin % Calculation

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

MGE Energy'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 )
=-68.308/635.081
=-10.76 %

MGE Energy'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 )
=-17.687/209.938
=-8.42 %

* 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 -8.42% mean?
MGE Energy (FRA:MG1) has a FCF Margin % of -8.42% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on MGE Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MGE Energy ranks #421 out of 498 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 84.5%.
Is MGE Energy's FCF Margin % too high?
MGE Energy's current FCF Margin % is -8.42%. Based on the distribution chart, MGE Energy ranks #421 out of 498 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MGE Energy has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MGE Energy's FCF Margin % compare to HE and NWE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, MGE Energy ranks #421 out of 498 companies for FCF Margin %. This places MGE Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.58. 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median FCF Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 2.58, based on 498 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 MGE Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MGE Energy's current FCF Margin % is -8.42%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MGE Energy stock overvalued right now?
MGE Energy (FRA:MG1) has a current FCF Margin % of -8.42%. The stock's GF Value™ is €76.09, compared to a current price of €71.50 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -8.42%. MGE Energy's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 MGE Energy (FRA:MG1), the current FCF Margin % is -8.42% 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 MGE Energy (FRA:MG1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MGE Energy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €71.50 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €76.09.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MG1:

  • FCF Margin %: -8.42%
  • GF Value™: €76.09 vs. price of €71.50 (6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MG1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MGE Energy Business Description

Other Exchanges MGEE:USA
Address 133 South Blair Street, Madison, WI, USA, 53788
MGE Energy provides electric service to 170,000 customers and natural gas service to 180,000 customers in Madison, Wisconsin, and surrounding areas. Nearly 90% of customers are residential. The company also owns a 3.6% stake in American Transmission Co. MGE owns interests in two coal power plants that earn guaranteed fixed rates of return, contributing about 20% of earnings.
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