AeroVironment (LTS:0HAL) FCF Margin %: -5.32% (As of Jan. 2026)


LTS:0HAL AeroVironment Inc LTS:0HAL
82 GF Score
Price $137.34
GF Value $245.06
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is AeroVironment FCF Margin %?

AeroVironment LTS:0HAL -4.94% 82 FCF Margin % is -5.32% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HAL with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $245.06 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, AeroVironment ranks worse than 73.78% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. AeroVironment's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was $-22 Mil. AeroVironment's Revenue for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was $408 Mil. Therefore, AeroVironment's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -5.32%.

As of today, AeroVironment's current FCF Yield % is -3.56%.

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

LTS:0HAL' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.28   Med: -0.96   Max: 22.22
Current: -15.28


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of AeroVironment was 22.22%. The lowest was -15.28%. And the median was -0.96%.

LTS:0HAL's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
73.78% of 347 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.64 vs LTS:0HAL: -15.28


AeroVironment FCF Margin % Related Terms


AeroVironment FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AeroVironment'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.

AeroVironment FCF Margin % Chart

AeroVironment Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.06 -7.16 -0.64 -1.28 -2.94

AeroVironment Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
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 -17.66 -3.20 -34.26 -12.66 -5.32

LTS:0HAL vs MOG.A, SARO, KTOS: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, AeroVironment'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.


AeroVironment FCF Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

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

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


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AeroVironment FCF Margin % Calculation

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

AeroVironment's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Apr. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Apr. 2025 )
=-24.134/820.627
=-2.94 %

AeroVironment's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Jan. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=-21.713/408.045
=-5.32 %

* 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 -5.32% mean?
AeroVironment (LTS:0HAL) has a FCF Margin % of -5.32% as of Jan. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on AeroVironment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AeroVironment ranks #256 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 73.8%.
Is AeroVironment's FCF Margin % too high?
AeroVironment's current FCF Margin % is -5.32%. Based on the distribution chart, AeroVironment ranks #256 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AeroVironment has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AeroVironment's FCF Margin % compare to MOG.A and SARO?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, AeroVironment ranks #256 out of 347 companies for FCF Margin %. This places AeroVironment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.64. 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 0.64, based on 347 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 AeroVironment and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AeroVironment's current FCF Margin % is -5.32%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AeroVironment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AeroVironment (LTS:0HAL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $245.06, compared to a current price of $137.34 — trading 44% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -5.32%. AeroVironment's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 AeroVironment (LTS:0HAL), the current FCF Margin % is -5.32% as of Jan. 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 AeroVironment (LTS:0HAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AeroVironment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $137.34 is trading 44% below its estimated GF Value™ of $245.06. GuruFocus considers AeroVironment to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HAL:

  • FCF Margin %: -5.32%
  • GF Value™: $245.06 vs. price of $137.34 (44% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AeroVironment Business Description

Address 241 18th Street South, Suite 650, Arlington, VA, USA, 22202
AeroVironment Inc supplies unmanned aircraft systems, tactical missile systems, high-altitude pseudo-satellites, and other related services to government agencies within the United States Department of Defense as well as the United States allied international governments. The systems can help with security, surveillance, or sensing, and provide eyes in the sky without needing an actual person, or driver in the sky. The company is a defense technology provider delivering integrated capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. It develops and deploy autonomous systems, precision strike systems, counter-UAS technologies, space-based platforms, directed energy systems, and cyber and electronic warfare capabilities. Company operates in three segments: UxS, LMS, MW.
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