MLNK (MeridianLink) FCF Margin %: 20.21% (As of Jun. 2025)

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What is MeridianLink FCF Margin %?

MeridianLink MLNK 19 FCF Margin % is 20.21% as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates MLNK with a GF Score™ of 19/100.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. MeridianLink's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Jun. 2025 was $17.1 Mil. MeridianLink's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2025 was $84.6 Mil. Therefore, MeridianLink's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 20.21%.

As of today, MeridianLink's current FCF Yield % is 0.00%.

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

MLNK' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 27.16
Current: 27.16

During the past 6 years, the highest FCF Margin % of MeridianLink was 27.16%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.00%.

MLNK's FCF Margin % is not ranked
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 2.315 vs MLNK: 27.16

MeridianLink FCF Margin % Related Terms

MeridianLink FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MeridianLink'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.

MeridianLink FCF Margin % Chart

MeridianLink Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 30.17 31.41 22.64 19.03 22.24

MeridianLink Quarterly Data
Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25
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 15.82 23.31 15.17 49.87 20.21

MLNK vs DFIN, PAR, PD: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, MeridianLink'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.

MeridianLink FCF Margin % vs Software Industry

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

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


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MeridianLink FCF Margin % Calculation

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

MeridianLink's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2024 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2024 )
=70.343/316.298
=22.24 %

MeridianLink's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Jun. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=17.095/84.597
=20.21 %

* 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 20.21% mean?
MeridianLink (MLNK) has a FCF Margin % of 20.21% as of Jun. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on MeridianLink and its competitors.
Is MeridianLink's FCF Margin % too high?
MeridianLink's current FCF Margin % is 20.21%. The Software industry median FCF Margin % is 2.32. MeridianLink's value of 20.21% is 773% above this industry median. Overall, MeridianLink has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MeridianLink's FCF Margin % compare to DFIN and PAR?
MeridianLink's FCF Margin % of 20.21% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.32. MeridianLink's value of 20.21% is 773% above this benchmark. 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. MeridianLink's current FCF Margin % of 20.21% is 773% 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 MeridianLink 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. MeridianLink's current FCF Margin % is 20.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MeridianLink stock overvalued right now?
MeridianLink (MLNK) has a current FCF Margin % of 20.21%. The current FCF Margin % is 20.21% and 773% above the Software industry median of 2.32. MeridianLink's overall GF Score™ is 19/100. 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 MeridianLink (MLNK), the current FCF Margin % is 20.21% as of Jun. 2025. 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.

MeridianLink Business Description

Address 3560 Hyland Avenue, Suite 200, Costa Mesa, CA, USA, 92626
MeridianLink Inc is a cloud-based software solution for financial institutions, including banks, credit unions, mortgage lenders, specialty lending providers, and consumer reporting agencies. It generates maximum revenue from Lending Software Solutions.
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