FRTN (Fortran) FCF Margin %: -0.29% (As of Jun. 2008)


What is Fortran FCF Margin %?

Fortran FRTN +29.57% FCF Margin % is -0.29% as of Jun. 2008.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Fortran's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Jun. 2008 was $-0.01 Mil. Fortran's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2008 was $3.85 Mil. Therefore, Fortran's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2008 was -0.29%.

As of today, Fortran's current FCF Yield % is 17.81%.

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

FRTN' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 2.79
Current: 2.79

During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Fortran was 2.79%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.00%.

FRTN's FCF Margin % is not ranked
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 8.25 vs FRTN: 2.79

Fortran FCF Margin % Related Terms

Fortran FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fortran'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.

Fortran FCF Margin % Chart

Fortran Annual Data
Trend Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.35 0.33 -1.10 -2.74 -0.47

Fortran Quarterly Data
Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08
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 -3.95 10.26 2.27 -2.15 -0.29

FRTN vs FULO, TWER, DTGI: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Fortran'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.

Fortran FCF Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Fortran's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


Fortran FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Fortran's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2007 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2007 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2007 )
=-0.093/19.619
=-0.47 %

Fortran's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2008 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Jun. 2008 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2008 )
=-0.011/3.847
=-0.29 %

* 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 -0.29% mean?
Fortran (FRTN) has a FCF Margin % of -0.29% as of Jun. 2008. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Fortran and its competitors.
Is Fortran's FCF Margin % too high?
Fortran's current FCF Margin % is -0.29%.
How does Fortran's FCF Margin % compare to FULO and TWER?
Fortran's FCF Margin % of -0.29% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 8.25. 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 8.25, based on 367 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 Fortran and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fortran's current FCF Margin % is -0.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fortran stock overvalued right now?
Fortran (FRTN) has a current FCF Margin % of -0.29%. The current FCF Margin % is -0.29%. 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 Fortran (FRTN), the current FCF Margin % is -0.29% as of Jun. 2008. 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.

Fortran Business Description

Address 324 US 70 S.W, Hickory, NC, USA, 28602
Fortran Corp is engaged in the sales, installation, and service of telecommunication systems in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. It generates revenue through designing, sourcing, implementing, and maintaining complex telecommunications solutions. The company is focused on converting the historical and traditional Telecom business model to a Telecom-As-A-Service (TaaS) and is comprised of engineering and design, network services, technical certifications, regional sales teams, remote monitoring, on-site service, dedicated sales, and support.