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Lumen TechnologiesLTS:0HVP 53 FCF Margin % is 13.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 9.58. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HVP with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 362 Telecommunication Services companies, Lumen Technologies ranks worse than 62.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lumen Technologies's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0HVP'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.46 Med: 9.58 Max: 18.29
Current: 3.69
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Lumen Technologies was 18.29%. The lowest was -6.46%. And the median was 9.58%.
LTS:0HVP's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 62.71% of 362
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 8.44
vs LTS:0HVP: 3.69
Lumen Technologies FCF Margin % Related Terms
Lumen Technologies FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lumen Technologies'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.
LTS:0HVP vs GSAT, IRDM, LBRDA: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Lumen Technologies'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.
Lumen Technologies FCF Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Lumen Technologies's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lumen Technologies'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.
Lumen Technologies (LTS:0HVP) has a FCF Margin % of 13.11% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Lumen Technologies and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 9.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #227 out of 362 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is Lumen Technologies' FCF Margin % too high?
Lumen Technologies' current FCF Margin % of 13.11% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 9.58. The Telecommunication Services industry median FCF Margin % is 8.44. Lumen Technologies' value of 13.11% is 55.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #227 out of 362 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lumen Technologies has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lumen Technologies' FCF Margin % compare to GSAT and IRDM?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #227 out of 362 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Lumen Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 8.44. Lumen Technologies' value of 13.11% is 55.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.58 vs. the industry median of 8.44, Lumen Technologies 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 8.44, based on 362 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. Lumen Technologies's current FCF Margin % of 13.11% is 55.3% 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 Lumen Technologies and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 8.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lumen Technologies's current FCF Margin % is 13.11%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 9.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lumen Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies (LTS:0HVP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.15, compared to a current price of $6.65 — trading 60.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 13.11%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 9.58 and 55.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 8.44. Lumen Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Lumen Technologies (LTS:0HVP), the current FCF Margin % is 13.11% 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 Lumen Technologies (LTS:0HVP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.65 is trading 60.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.15.
GuruFocus considers Lumen Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0HVP:
FCF Margin %: 13.11% (37% above median its 10-year median of 9.58)
GF Value™: $4.15 vs. price of $6.65 (60.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#227 of 362)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HVP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lumen Technologies is one of the largest telecommunications carriers serving global enterprises. The merger with Level 3 in 2017, the 2022 divestiture of much of its local phone business in rural areas, and the 2026 sale of its remaining consumer fiber network to AT&T have shifted the company's operations away from the legacy consumer business and toward enterprise services, which account for about 85%-90% of revenue. Lumen offers businesses a full suite of communications services, providing colocation and data center services, data transportation, phone service, and internet access.
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