Universal Electronics (FRA:UE1) FCF Margin %: 7.07% (As of Jun. 2026) — 227% Above Median

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FRA:UE1 Universal Electronics Inc FRA:UE1
66 GF Score
Price €3.92
GF Value €4.54
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What is Universal Electronics FCF Margin %?

Universal Electronics FRA:UE1 +1.03% 66 FCF Margin % is 7.07% as of Jun. 2026, which is 227% above its 10-year median of 2.16. GuruFocus rates FRA:UE1 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.54. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,479 Hardware companies, Universal Electronics ranks better than 57.81% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Universal Electronics's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.5 Mil. Universal Electronics's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €63.6 Mil. Therefore, Universal Electronics's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 7.07%.

As of today, Universal Electronics's current FCF Yield % is 9.95%.

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

FRA:UE1' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.77   Med: 2.16   Max: 8.16
Current: 1.83


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Universal Electronics was 8.16%. The lowest was -4.77%. And the median was 2.16%.

FRA:UE1's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
57.81% of 2479 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: -0.45 vs FRA:UE1: 1.83


Universal Electronics FCF Margin % Related Terms


Universal Electronics FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Electronics'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.

Universal Electronics FCF Margin % Chart

Universal Electronics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Universal Electronics Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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FRA:UE1 vs AXIL, ZEPP, TKLS: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Universal Electronics'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.


Universal Electronics FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Universal Electronics FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Universal Electronics'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 )
=14.314/314.518
=4.55 %

Universal Electronics's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=4.492/63.571
=7.07 %

* 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 7.07% mean?
Universal Electronics (FRA:UE1) has a FCF Margin % of 7.07% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Universal Electronics and its competitors. This is 227% above median its historical median of 2.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Electronics ranks #1046 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is Universal Electronics' FCF Margin % too high?
Universal Electronics' current FCF Margin % of 7.07% is 227% above median its 10-year median of 2.16. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Electronics ranks #1046 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Electronics has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Electronics' FCF Margin % compare to AXIL and ZEPP?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Universal Electronics ranks #1046 out of 2479 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Universal Electronics in the upper half of its industry. 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?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Hardware industry context. 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 Universal Electronics and its competitors. Universal Electronics's current FCF Margin % is 7.07%, which is 227% above median its own 10-year median of 2.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Universal Electronics (FRA:UE1) has a current FCF Margin % of 7.07%. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.54, compared to a current price of €3.92 — trading 13.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 7.07%, which is 227% above median its 10-year median of 2.16. Universal Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Universal Electronics (FRA:UE1), the current FCF Margin % is 7.07% as of Jun. 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 Universal Electronics (FRA:UE1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Electronics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.92 is trading 13.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.54.

Key valuation signals for FRA:UE1:

  • FCF Margin %: 7.07% (227% above median its 10-year median of 2.16)
  • GF Value™: €4.54 vs. price of €3.92 (13.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:UE1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Universal Electronics Business Description

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Address 15147 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite H300, Scottsdale, AZ, USA, 85254-2494
Universal Electronics Inc is engaged in universal wireless control solutions for the home. The company design, develop, manufacture, ship and support climate control solutions, wireless sensor and smart home control products, home entertainment control products, technology and software solutions and audio-video (AV) accessories that are used by the world's brands in the climate control, security, home automation, home appliance, home entertainment and consumer electronics markets.
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