NerdwalletNRDS +3.36%73 FCF Margin % is 14.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 99% above its 10-year median of 7.11. GuruFocus rates NRDS with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.16 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 551 Interactive Media companies, Nerdwallet ranks better than 72.05% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Nerdwallet's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $31.5 Mil. Nerdwallet's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $222.2 Mil. Therefore, Nerdwallet's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nerdwallet's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NRDS'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.16 Med: 7.11 Max: 14.45
Current: 14.45
During the past 7 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Nerdwallet was 14.45%. The lowest was -4.16%. And the median was 7.11%.
NRDS's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 72.05% of 551
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 3.96
vs NRDS: 14.45
Nerdwallet FCF Margin % Related Terms
Nerdwallet FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nerdwallet'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 Internet Content & Information subindustry, Nerdwallet'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.
Nerdwallet FCF Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Nerdwallet's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nerdwallet'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.
Nerdwallet (NRDS) has a FCF Margin % of 14.18% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Nerdwallet and its competitors. This is 99% above median its historical median of 7.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Nerdwallet ranks #154 out of 551 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 27.9%.
Is Nerdwallet's FCF Margin % too high?
Nerdwallet's current FCF Margin % of 14.18% is 99% above median its 10-year median of 7.11. The Interactive Media industry median FCF Margin % is 3.96. Nerdwallet's value of 14.18% is 258.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nerdwallet ranks #154 out of 551 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nerdwallet has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nerdwallet's FCF Margin % compare to CARS and SSTK?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Nerdwallet ranks #154 out of 551 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Nerdwallet in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.96. Nerdwallet's value of 14.18% is 258.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.11 vs. the industry median of 3.96, Nerdwallet 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median FCF Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 3.96, based on 551 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. Nerdwallet's current FCF Margin % of 14.18% is 258.1% 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 Nerdwallet and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nerdwallet's current FCF Margin % is 14.18%, which is 99% above median its own 10-year median of 7.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nerdwallet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nerdwallet (NRDS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.16, compared to a current price of $8.62 — trading 46.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 14.18%, which is 99% above median its 10-year median of 7.11 and 258.1% above the Interactive Media industry median of 3.96. Nerdwallet's overall GF Score™ is 73/100. 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 Nerdwallet (NRDS), the current FCF Margin % is 14.18% 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 Nerdwallet (NRDS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nerdwallet stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.62 is trading 46.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.16.
GuruFocus considers Nerdwallet to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NRDS:
FCF Margin %: 14.18% (99% above median its 10-year median of 7.11)
GF Value™: $16.16 vs. price of $8.62 (46.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 258.1% above the Interactive Media median (#154 of 551)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NRDS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nerdwallet Inc is a company that provides consumer-driven advice about personal finance through its platform by connecting individuals and small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) with providers of financial products. The Company's platform comprises three primary components: Editorial and Content Publishing, Marketplace and Referral Services, and Financial Services. It operates in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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