FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Netgear's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2.2 Mil. Netgear's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $158.8 Mil. Therefore, Netgear's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Netgear's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NTGR'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.9 Med: 3.41 Max: 23.12
Current: -1.57
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Netgear was 23.12%. The lowest was -10.90%. And the median was 3.41%.
NTGR's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 58.43% of 2468
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.63
vs NTGR: -1.57
Netgear FCF Margin % Related Terms
Netgear FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Netgear'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 Communication Equipment subindustry, Netgear'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.
Netgear FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Netgear's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Netgear'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.
Netgear (NTGR) has a FCF Margin % of -1.37% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Netgear and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Netgear ranks #1442 out of 2468 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 58.4%.
Is Netgear's FCF Margin % too high?
Netgear's current FCF Margin % is -1.37%. Based on the distribution chart, Netgear ranks #1442 out of 2468 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Netgear has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Netgear's FCF Margin % compare to FEIM and CLFD?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Netgear ranks #1442 out of 2468 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Netgear in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. 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 Hardware company?
The median FCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 0.63, based on 2,468 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. 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 Netgear and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Netgear's current FCF Margin % is -1.37%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Netgear stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netgear (NTGR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.24, compared to a current price of $22.94 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -1.37%. Netgear's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Netgear (NTGR), the current FCF Margin % is -1.37% 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 Netgear (NTGR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netgear stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.94 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.24.
GuruFocus considers Netgear to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NTGR:
FCF Margin %: -1.37%
GF Value™: $21.24 vs. price of $22.94 (8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NTGR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Netgear Inc provider of networking technologies for businesses, homes, and service providers. It delivers a wide range of intelligent solutions designed to unleash the full potential of connectivity. The group has two segments: Enterprise and Consumer which offers reliable, easy-to-use, high-performance networking solutions, including switches, routers, access points, software, and AV over IP technologies, tailored to meet the diverse needs of organizations of all sizes. The Home Networking and Mobile offers connectivity, powerful performance, and enhanced security features right out of the box, designed to help keep families safe online, and Others. It conduct business across three geographic territories: Americas; Europe, Middle East and Africa; and Asia Pacific.
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