HealthStreamHSTM +1.75%86 FCF Margin % is 24.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 138% above its 10-year median of 10.19. GuruFocus rates HSTM with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 669 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, HealthStream ranks better than 74.44% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. HealthStream's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $19.7 Mil. HealthStream's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $81.2 Mil. Therefore, HealthStream's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.22%.
The historical rank and industry rank for HealthStream's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HSTM'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.44 Med: 10.19 Max: 14.7
Current: 10.45
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of HealthStream was 14.70%. The lowest was 5.44%. And the median was 10.19%.
HSTM's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 74.44% of 669
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 3.34
vs HSTM: 10.45
HealthStream FCF Margin % Related Terms
HealthStream FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HealthStream'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.
For the Health Information Services subindustry, HealthStream'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.
HealthStream FCF Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, HealthStream's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HealthStream'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.
HealthStream (HSTM) has a FCF Margin % of 24.22% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on HealthStream and its competitors. This is 138% above median its historical median of 10.19. Over the past decade, HealthStream's FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.44 to 14.70. According to the industry distribution chart, HealthStream ranks #171 out of 669 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 25.6%.
Is HealthStream's FCF Margin % too high?
HealthStream's current FCF Margin % of 24.22% is 138% above median its 10-year median of 10.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.44 to a high of 14.70. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median FCF Margin % is 3.34. HealthStream's value of 24.22% is 625.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HealthStream ranks #171 out of 669 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HealthStream has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HealthStream's FCF Margin % compare to PHR and TALK?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, HealthStream ranks #171 out of 669 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts HealthStream in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.34. HealthStream's value of 24.22% is 625.1% above this benchmark. Historically, HealthStream's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.44 to 14.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.19 vs. the industry median of 3.34, HealthStream has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 3.34, based on 669 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. HealthStream's current FCF Margin % of 24.22% is 625.1% above the industry median. 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 HealthStream and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HealthStream's current FCF Margin % is 24.22%, which is 138% above median its own 10-year median of 10.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HealthStream stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HealthStream (HSTM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.72, compared to a current price of $26.11 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 24.22%, which is 138% above median its 10-year median of 10.19 and 625.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 3.34. HealthStream's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 HealthStream (HSTM), the current FCF Margin % is 24.22% 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 HealthStream (HSTM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HealthStream stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $26.11 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.72.
GuruFocus considers HealthStream to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HSTM:
FCF Margin %: 24.22% (138% above median its 10-year median of 10.19)
GF Value™: $30.72 vs. price of $26.11 (15% below fair value)
Industry Position: 625.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#171 of 669)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HealthStream Inc provides SaaS based applications for healthcare organizations all designed to improve business and clinical outcomes by supporting the people who deliver patient care. The company is focused on helping individuals and organizations in healthcare meet their ongoing learning, clinical development, credentialing, and scheduling needs. It also provides its solutions to nursing schools and nursing students.
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