FTAI (FTAI Aviation) FCF Margin %: -20.87% (As of Jun. 2026)

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FTAI FTAI Aviation Ltd FTAI
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Price $221.22
GF Value $231.18
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is FTAI Aviation FCF Margin %?

FTAI Aviation FTAI -1.12% 89 FCF Margin % is -20.87% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FTAI with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $231.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Aerospace & Defense companies, FTAI Aviation ranks worse than 81.32% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. FTAI Aviation's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-199 Mil. FTAI Aviation's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $953 Mil. Therefore, FTAI Aviation's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -20.87%.

As of today, FTAI Aviation's current FCF Yield % is -3.92%.

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

FTAI' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -267.9   Med: -147.33   Max: -28.63
Current: -28.63


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of FTAI Aviation was -28.63%. The lowest was -267.90%. And the median was -147.33%.

FTAI's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
81.32% of 348 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.665 vs FTAI: -28.63


FTAI Aviation FCF Margin % Related Terms


FTAI Aviation FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FTAI Aviation'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.

FTAI Aviation FCF Margin % Chart

FTAI Aviation 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 -231.24 -117.77 -55.33 -77.50 -39.77

FTAI Aviation Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -38.74 -11.91 -54.12 -30.64 -20.87

FTAI vs WWD, ARXS, TXT: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, FTAI Aviation'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.


FTAI Aviation FCF Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, FTAI Aviation's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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FTAI Aviation FCF Margin % Calculation

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

FTAI Aviation'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 )
=-997.256/2507.409
=-39.77 %

FTAI Aviation'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 )
=-198.897/953.085
=-20.87 %

* 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 -20.87% mean?
FTAI Aviation (FTAI) has a FCF Margin % of -20.87% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on FTAI Aviation and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FTAI Aviation ranks #283 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 81.3%.
Is FTAI Aviation's FCF Margin % too high?
FTAI Aviation's current FCF Margin % is -20.87%. Based on the distribution chart, FTAI Aviation ranks #283 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FTAI Aviation has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FTAI Aviation's FCF Margin % compare to WWD and ARXS?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, FTAI Aviation ranks #283 out of 348 companies for FCF Margin %. This places FTAI Aviation in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.67. 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median FCF Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.67, based on 348 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 FTAI Aviation and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FTAI Aviation's current FCF Margin % is -20.87%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FTAI Aviation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FTAI Aviation (FTAI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $231.18, compared to a current price of $221.22 — trading 4.3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -20.87%. FTAI Aviation's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 5 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 FTAI Aviation (FTAI), the current FCF Margin % is -20.87% 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 FTAI Aviation (FTAI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FTAI Aviation stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $221.22 is trading 4.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $231.18. GuruFocus considers FTAI Aviation to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FTAI:

  • FCF Margin %: -20.87%
  • GF Value™: $231.18 vs. price of $221.22 (4.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 5 warning signs

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


FTAI Aviation Business Description

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Address 405 West 13th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10014
FTAI Aviation Ltd is an independent engine maintenance platform focused on the CFM56-5B, CFM56-7B, and V2500 aircraft engines, which power the 737NG and A320ceo aircraft. The company repairs and rebuilds engines in its maintenance facilities and with joint venture partners, and sells or leases engines through its proprietary Maintenance, Repair and Exchange (MRE) model under the Aerospace Products segment, which earns maximum revenue from North America and develops, repairs/refurbishes, and sells aircraft engines and aftermarket components. It also operates an Aviation Leasing segment, owning and managing a portfolio of on- and off-lease aircraft and engines, including engine transfers for rebuilding and sales.
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