MedlineMDLN +2.79%16 FCF Margin % is 4.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 5.06. GuruFocus rates MDLN with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 815 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Medline ranks better than 59.26% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Medline's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $316 Mil. Medline's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7,352 Mil. Therefore, Medline's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Medline's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MDLN'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.31 Med: 5.06 Max: 6.07
Current: 3.53
During the past 4 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Medline was 6.07%. The lowest was -0.31%. And the median was 5.06%.
MDLN's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 59.26% of 815
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: -0.03
vs MDLN: 3.53
Medline FCF Margin % Related Terms
Medline FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Medline'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.
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Medline'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.
Medline FCF Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Medline's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Medline'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.
Medline (MDLN) has a FCF Margin % of 4.30% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Medline and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 5.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Medline ranks #332 out of 815 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is Medline's FCF Margin % too high?
Medline's current FCF Margin % of 4.30% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 5.06. Based on the distribution chart, Medline ranks #332 out of 815 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Medline has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Medline's FCF Margin % compare to RMD and WST?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Medline ranks #332 out of 815 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Medline in the upper half of its industry. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. 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 Medline and its competitors. Medline's current FCF Margin % is 4.30%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 5.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Medline stock overvalued right now?
Medline (MDLN) has a current FCF Margin % of 4.30%. The current FCF Margin % is 4.30%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 5.06. Medline's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 Medline (MDLN), the current FCF Margin % is 4.30% 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.
Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions in the US. The company generates over 90% of its revenue domestically and serves some of the largest US health systems. Medline offers approximately 190,000 Medline-branded products across more than 250 product families—including front-line care, surgical solutions, and laboratory and diagnostics—as well as roughly 150,000 third-party products sourced from over 1,250 vendors. The company maintains prime vendor relationships with many customers, acting as the primary consolidated logistics partner for their medical-surgical needs. Medline has significant scale, supported by more than 30 manufacturing facilities and a fleet of over 2,000 owned delivery trucks. Medline went public in December 2025.
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