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FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. WideOpenWest's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2025 was €-11.5 Mil. WideOpenWest's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2025 was €122.7 Mil. Therefore, WideOpenWest's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -9.38%.
The historical rank and industry rank for WideOpenWest's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WU5'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.48 Med: -6.21 Max: 5.93
Current: -11.67
During the past 11 years, the highest FCF Margin % of WideOpenWest was 5.93%. The lowest was -19.48%. And the median was -6.21%.
FRA:WU5's FCF Margin % is not ranked
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 8.275
vs FRA:WU5: -11.67
WideOpenWest FCF Margin % Related Terms
WideOpenWest FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WideOpenWest'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.
FRA:WU5 vs ATEX, ATNI, GLTK: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, WideOpenWest'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.
WideOpenWest FCF Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, WideOpenWest's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WideOpenWest'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.
WideOpenWest (FRA:WU5) has a FCF Margin % of -9.38% as of Sep. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on WideOpenWest and its competitors.
Is WideOpenWest's FCF Margin % too high?
WideOpenWest's current FCF Margin % is -9.38%. Overall, WideOpenWest has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WideOpenWest's FCF Margin % compare to ATEX and ATNI?
WideOpenWest's FCF Margin % of -9.38% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 8.28. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 8.28, based on 364 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 WideOpenWest and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 8.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WideOpenWest's current FCF Margin % is -9.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WideOpenWest stock overvalued right now?
WideOpenWest (FRA:WU5) has a current FCF Margin % of -9.38%. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.77, compared to a current price of €4.42 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -9.38%. WideOpenWest's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 10 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 WideOpenWest (FRA:WU5), the current FCF Margin % is -9.38% as of Sep. 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 WideOpenWest (FRA:WU5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WideOpenWest stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.42 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.77.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WU5:
FCF Margin %: -9.38%
GF Value™: €3.77 vs. price of €4.42 (17.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WU5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WideOpenWest Inc is a cable operator and broadband service, provider. The company serves residential, business and wholesale customers in Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kansas, Tennessee, Maryland, and South Carolina. Its service portfolio consists of high-speed internet, data, voice, cloud, and cable television services. The company operates in one business segment that is Broadband Services. The majority of the revenue is generated from the subscription service revenue received.
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