Adeia (LTS:0M2A) FCF Margin %: 50.18% (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Above Median

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LTS:0M2A Adeia Inc LTS:0M2A
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What is Adeia FCF Margin %?

Adeia LTS:0M2A 50 FCF Margin % is 50.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 44.67. GuruFocus rates LTS:0M2A with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.39. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,822 Software companies, Adeia ranks better than 95.22% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Adeia's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $52.6 Mil. Adeia's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $104.8 Mil. Therefore, Adeia's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 50.18%.

As of today, Adeia's current FCF Yield % is 4.88%.

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

LTS:0M2A' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.44   Med: 44.67   Max: 71.58
Current: 32.65


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Adeia was 71.58%. The lowest was 31.44%. And the median was 44.67%.

LTS:0M2A's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
95.22% of 2822 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.315 vs LTS:0M2A: 32.65


Adeia FCF Margin % Related Terms


Adeia FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Adeia'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.

Adeia FCF Margin % Chart

Adeia Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Adeia Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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LTS:0M2A vs BILL, NATL, BULL: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Adeia'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.


Adeia FCF Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Adeia's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Adeia FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Adeia'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 )
=149.33/443.386
=33.68 %

Adeia'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 )
=52.579/104.772
=50.18 %

* 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 50.18% mean?
Adeia (LTS:0M2A) has a FCF Margin % of 50.18% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Adeia and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 44.67. Over the past decade, Adeia's FCF Margin % has ranged from 31.44 to 71.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Adeia ranks #135 out of 2822 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is Adeia's FCF Margin % too high?
Adeia's current FCF Margin % of 50.18% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 44.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.44 to a high of 71.58. The Software industry median FCF Margin % is 2.32. Adeia's value of 50.18% is 2067.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adeia ranks #135 out of 2822 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Adeia has a GF Score™ of 50/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adeia's FCF Margin % compare to BILL and NATL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Adeia ranks #135 out of 2822 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Adeia in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.32. Adeia's value of 50.18% is 2067.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Adeia's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 31.44 to 71.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.67 vs. the industry median of 2.32, Adeia 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 Software company?
The median FCF Margin % among Software companies is 2.32, based on 2,822 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. Adeia's current FCF Margin % of 50.18% is 2067.6% 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 Adeia and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adeia's current FCF Margin % is 50.18%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 44.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adeia stock overvalued right now?
Adeia (LTS:0M2A) has a current FCF Margin % of 50.18%. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.39, compared to a current price of $13.20 — trading 78.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 50.18%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 44.67 and 2067.6% above the Software industry median of 2.32. Adeia's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 3 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 Adeia (LTS:0M2A), the current FCF Margin % is 50.18% 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 Adeia (LTS:0M2A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adeia stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $13.20 is trading 78.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.39.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0M2A:

  • FCF Margin %: 50.18% (12% above median its 10-year median of 44.67)
  • GF Value™: $7.39 vs. price of $13.20 (78.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2067.6% above the Software median (#135 of 2822)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0M2A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Adeia Business Description

Other Exchanges ADEA:USA8OZ:Germany
Address 3025 Orchard Parkway, San Jose, CA, USA, 95134
Adeia Inc is a consumer and entertainment product/solutions licensing company. It's the only operating segment, being Intellectual Property (IP) Licensing. In the IP segment, the company licenses innovations to companies in the broader entertainment industry and those developing new technologies that will help drive this industry forward. It includes Pay-TV, Consumer Electronics, Connected Car, and Media Platform.
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