Aqualis ASA (OSTO:AQUAO) FCF Margin %: -6.13% (As of Mar. 2026)

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OSTO:AQUAO Aqualis ASA OSTO:AQUAO
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Price kr9.10
GF Value kr10.79
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Aqualis ASA FCF Margin %?

Aqualis ASA OSTO:AQUAO 87 FCF Margin % is -6.13% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:AQUAO with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of kr10.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,075 Business Services companies, Aqualis ASA ranks worse than 65.21% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Aqualis ASA's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-49 Mil. Aqualis ASA's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr795 Mil. Therefore, Aqualis ASA's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.13%.

As of today, Aqualis ASA's current FCF Yield % is 0.13%.

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

OSTO:AQUAo' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.03   Med: 1.15   Max: 10.81
Current: 0.04


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Aqualis ASA was 10.81%. The lowest was -15.03%. And the median was 1.15%.

OSTO:AQUAo's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
65.21% of 1075 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.4 vs OSTO:AQUAo: 0.04


Aqualis ASA FCF Margin % Related Terms


Aqualis ASA FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aqualis ASA'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.

Aqualis ASA FCF Margin % Chart

Aqualis ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.16 10.38 3.63 1.78 1.94

Aqualis ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 2.38 3.65 -3.89 5.46 -6.13

OSTO:AQUAO vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Aqualis ASA'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.


Aqualis ASA FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Aqualis ASA's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Aqualis ASA FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Aqualis ASA's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=69.596/3581.461
=1.94 %

Aqualis ASA's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-48.766/795.492
=-6.13 %

* 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 -6.13% mean?
Aqualis ASA (OSTO:AQUAO) has a FCF Margin % of -6.13% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Aqualis ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aqualis ASA ranks #701 out of 1075 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is Aqualis ASA's FCF Margin % too high?
Aqualis ASA's current FCF Margin % is -6.13%. Based on the distribution chart, Aqualis ASA ranks #701 out of 1075 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aqualis ASA has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aqualis ASA's FCF Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Aqualis ASA ranks #701 out of 1075 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Aqualis ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.40. 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 Business Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.40, based on 1,075 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 Aqualis ASA and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aqualis ASA's current FCF Margin % is -6.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aqualis ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aqualis ASA (OSTO:AQUAO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr10.79, compared to a current price of kr9.10 — trading 15.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -6.13%. Aqualis ASA's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 7 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 Aqualis ASA (OSTO:AQUAO), the current FCF Margin % is -6.13% 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 Aqualis ASA (OSTO:AQUAO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aqualis ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr9.10 is trading 15.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr10.79. GuruFocus considers Aqualis ASA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:AQUAO:

  • FCF Margin %: -6.13%
  • GF Value™: kr10.79 vs. price of kr9.10 (15.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:AQUAO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aqualis ASA Business Description

Address 10 Lower Thames Street, 1st Floor, Northern and Shell Building, London, GBR, EC3R 6EN
Aqualis ASA is an independent consultancy providing energy, marine, engineering, and digital solutions to clients in the renewable energy, maritime, and oil and gas sectors. The company operates through four brands: ABL, OWC, Longitude, and AGR, with offices across multiple countries.
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