MaterionMTRN +1.61%73 FCF Margin % is -3.57% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MTRN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $133.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 847 Metals & Mining companies, Materion ranks better than 56.2% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Materion's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-20 Mil. Materion's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $550 Mil. Therefore, Materion's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.57%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Materion's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MTRN'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.84 Med: 2.53 Max: 6.13
Current: 0.5
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Materion was 6.13%. The lowest was -0.84%. And the median was 2.53%.
MTRN's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 56.2% of 847
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -2.17
vs MTRN: 0.50
Materion FCF Margin % Related Terms
Materion FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Materion'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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Materion'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.
Materion FCF Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Materion's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Materion'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.
Materion (MTRN) has a FCF Margin % of -3.57% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Materion and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Materion ranks #371 out of 847 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 43.8%.
Is Materion's FCF Margin % too high?
Materion's current FCF Margin % is -3.57%. Based on the distribution chart, Materion ranks #371 out of 847 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Materion has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Materion's FCF Margin % compare to EMAT and USAR?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Materion ranks #371 out of 847 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Materion 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Materion and its competitors. Materion's current FCF Margin % is -3.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Materion stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Materion (MTRN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $133.82, compared to a current price of $269.62 — trading 101.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -3.57%. Materion's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 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 Materion (MTRN), the current FCF Margin % is -3.57% 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 Materion (MTRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Materion stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $269.62 is trading 101.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $133.82.
GuruFocus considers Materion to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MTRN:
FCF Margin %: -3.57%
GF Value™: $133.82 vs. price of $269.62 (101.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MTRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Materion Corp offers products that include precious and non-precious specialty metals, inorganic chemicals and powders, specialty coatings, specialty engineered beryllium and copper-based alloys, beryllium composites, ceramics, and engineered clad and plated metal systems. Its segments are: Performance Materials provides beryllium and non-beryllium containing alloy systems and custom engineered parts. Electronic Materials produces chemicals, microelectronics packaging, and specialty metal products, including vapor deposition targets and preforms. Precision Optics produces thin film coatings and optical filter materials. The Other reportable segment includes unallocated corporate costs and assets. It operates in the United States, Asia, Europe, and other countries.
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