OTTR (Otter Tail) FCF Margin %: -33.04% (As of Mar. 2026)


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84 GF Score
Price $89.10
GF Value $79.82
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Otter Tail FCF Margin %?

Otter Tail OTTR +0.32% 84 FCF Margin % is -33.04% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OTTR with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $79.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 547 Conglomerates companies, Otter Tail ranks worse than 62.71% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Otter Tail's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-115 Mil. Otter Tail's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $347 Mil. Therefore, Otter Tail's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -33.04%.

As of today, Otter Tail's current FCF Yield % is 0.05%.

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

OTTR' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.93   Med: 4.88   Max: 14.94
Current: 0.14


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Otter Tail was 14.94%. The lowest was -17.93%. And the median was 4.88%.

OTTR's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
62.71% of 547 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.59 vs OTTR: 0.14


Otter Tail FCF Margin % Related Terms


Otter Tail FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Otter Tail'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.

Otter Tail FCF Margin % Chart

Otter Tail Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Otter Tail 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 -5.50 16.12 12.43 7.24 -33.04

OTTR vs SEB, TTI, DLX: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Otter Tail'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.


Otter Tail FCF Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Otter Tail's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Otter Tail FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Otter Tail'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 )
=97.917/1304.058
=7.51 %

Otter Tail'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 )
=-114.67/347.026
=-33.04 %

* 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 -33.04% mean?
Otter Tail (OTTR) has a FCF Margin % of -33.04% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Otter Tail and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Otter Tail ranks #343 out of 547 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is Otter Tail's FCF Margin % too high?
Otter Tail's current FCF Margin % is -33.04%. Based on the distribution chart, Otter Tail ranks #343 out of 547 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Otter Tail has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Otter Tail's FCF Margin % compare to SEB and TTI?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Otter Tail ranks #343 out of 547 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Otter Tail in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.59. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median FCF Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 2.59, based on 547 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 Otter Tail and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Otter Tail's current FCF Margin % is -33.04%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Otter Tail stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Otter Tail (OTTR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $79.82, compared to a current price of $89.10 — trading 11.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -33.04%. Otter Tail's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Otter Tail (OTTR), the current FCF Margin % is -33.04% 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 Otter Tail (OTTR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Otter Tail stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $89.10 is trading 11.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $79.82. GuruFocus considers Otter Tail to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OTTR:

  • FCF Margin %: -33.04%
  • GF Value™: $79.82 vs. price of $89.10 (11.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Otter Tail Business Description

Address 215 South Cascade Street, P.O. Box 496, Fergus Falls, MN, USA, 56538-0496
Otter Tail Corp is a U.S. energy company that operates in the electric (produces and sells electricity), manufacturing (fabricates metal components), and plastics segments (pipes for water uses). The company conducts its operations and acquires the majority of its revenue in the U.S. in the states of Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Electric segment and commercial customers, although it generates revenue from residential and industrial customers, as well.
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