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LTS:0HQK vs ALX, GTY, NTST: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, CBL & Associates Properties'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.
CBL & Associates Properties FCF Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, CBL & Associates Properties's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CBL & Associates Properties'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.
CBL & Associates Properties (LTS:0HQK) has a FCF Margin % of 54.80% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on CBL & Associates Properties and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 36.28. Over the past decade, CBL & Associates Properties' FCF Margin % has ranged from 23.16 to 48.10. According to the industry distribution chart, CBL & Associates Properties ranks #398 out of 927 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is CBL & Associates Properties' FCF Margin % too high?
CBL & Associates Properties' current FCF Margin % of 54.80% is 51% above median its 10-year median of 36.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.16 to a high of 48.10. The REITs industry median FCF Margin % is 41.18. CBL & Associates Properties' value of 54.80% is 33.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CBL & Associates Properties ranks #398 out of 927 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CBL & Associates Properties has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CBL & Associates Properties' FCF Margin % compare to ALX and GTY?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, CBL & Associates Properties ranks #398 out of 927 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts CBL & Associates Properties in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 41.18. CBL & Associates Properties' value of 54.80% is 33.1% above this benchmark. Historically, CBL & Associates Properties' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 23.16 to 48.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.28 vs. the industry median of 41.18, CBL & Associates Properties 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 REITs company?
The median FCF Margin % among REITs companies is 41.18, based on 927 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. CBL & Associates Properties's current FCF Margin % of 54.80% is 33.1% 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 CBL & Associates Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median FCF Margin % is 41.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CBL & Associates Properties's current FCF Margin % is 54.80%, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 36.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CBL & Associates Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBL & Associates Properties (LTS:0HQK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.04, compared to a current price of $54.65 — trading 81.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 54.80%, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 36.28 and 33.1% above the REITs industry median of 41.18. CBL & Associates Properties' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 10 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 CBL & Associates Properties (LTS:0HQK), the current FCF Margin % is 54.80% 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 CBL & Associates Properties (LTS:0HQK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBL & Associates Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $54.65 is trading 81.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.04.
GuruFocus considers CBL & Associates Properties to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0HQK:
FCF Margin %: 54.80% (51% above median its 10-year median of 36.28)
GF Value™: $30.04 vs. price of $54.65 (81.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.1% above the REITs median (#398 of 927)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HQK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CBL & Associates Properties Inc is a real estate investment trust. The company engages in the ownership, development, acquisition, leasing, management and operation of regional shopping malls, outlet centers, lifestyle centers, open-air centers and other properties. CBL's sales predominantly derive from leasing arrangements with retail tenants. The company also generates revenue from management and development fees, as well as sales of its real estate assets. CBL expands its portfolio of assets through activities such as redevelopment, renovation, and expansion.
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