LNZA (LanzaTech Global) FCF Margin %: -77.56% (As of Mar. 2026)


LNZA LanzaTech Global Inc LNZA
58 GF Score
Price $7.01
GF Value $70.45
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is LanzaTech Global FCF Margin %?

LanzaTech Global LNZA +28.80% 58 FCF Margin % is -77.56% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LNZA with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 239 Waste Management companies, LanzaTech Global ranks worse than 92.05% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. LanzaTech Global's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-9.32 Mil. LanzaTech Global's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $12.02 Mil. Therefore, LanzaTech Global's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -77.56%.

As of today, LanzaTech Global's current FCF Yield % is -68.01%.

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

LNZA' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -255.57   Med: -190.09   Max: -91.85
Current: -91.85


During the past 6 years, the highest FCF Margin % of LanzaTech Global was -91.85%. The lowest was -255.57%. And the median was -190.09%.

LNZA's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
92.05% of 239 companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 2.66 vs LNZA: -91.85


LanzaTech Global FCF Margin % Related Terms


LanzaTech Global FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LanzaTech Global'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.

LanzaTech Global FCF Margin % Chart

LanzaTech Global Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -189.87 -255.57 -169.00 -190.30 -118.38

LanzaTech Global Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -230.03 -240.86 -172.92 -22.76 -77.56

LNZA vs ENGS, QRHC, CDTG: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, LanzaTech Global'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.


LanzaTech Global FCF Margin % vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, LanzaTech Global's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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LanzaTech Global FCF Margin % Calculation

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

LanzaTech Global'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 )
=-66.112/55.845
=-118.38 %

LanzaTech Global's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-9.323/12.02
=-77.56 %

* 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 -77.56% mean?
LanzaTech Global (LNZA) has a FCF Margin % of -77.56% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on LanzaTech Global and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #220 out of 239 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 92.1%.
Is LanzaTech Global's FCF Margin % too high?
LanzaTech Global's current FCF Margin % is -77.56%. Based on the distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #220 out of 239 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LanzaTech Global has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LanzaTech Global's FCF Margin % compare to ENGS and QRHC?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #220 out of 239 companies for FCF Margin %. This places LanzaTech Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.66. 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 Waste Management company?
The median FCF Margin % among Waste Management companies is 2.66, based on 239 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 LanzaTech Global and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LanzaTech Global's current FCF Margin % is -77.56%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LanzaTech Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LanzaTech Global (LNZA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.45, compared to a current price of $7.01 — trading 90% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -77.56%. LanzaTech Global's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 LanzaTech Global (LNZA), the current FCF Margin % is -77.56% 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 LanzaTech Global (LNZA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LanzaTech Global stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.01 is trading 90% below its estimated GF Value™ of $70.45. GuruFocus considers LanzaTech Global to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LNZA:

  • FCF Margin %: -77.56%
  • GF Value™: $70.45 vs. price of $7.01 (90% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 2 warning signs

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


LanzaTech Global Business Description

Address 8045 Lamon Avenue, Suite 400, Skokie, IL, USA, 60077
LanzaTech Global Inc is a provider of carbon management and conversion technologies, focused on transforming waste materials into high-value fuels, chemicals, and critical industrial inputs. Its mission is to drive energy resilience, industrial competitiveness, and supply chain security by leveraging scalable biotechnology solutions to maximize the value of domestic resources. The company operates in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Asia, and Australia, with the majority of its revenue generated from North America.
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