TeslaPFTS:TSLA 84 FCF Margin % is 6.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 4.22. GuruFocus rates PFTS:TSLA with a GF Score™ of 84/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,324 Vehicles & Parts companies, Tesla ranks better than 75.76% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Tesla's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₴64,854.53 Mil. Tesla's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₴1,005,469.75 Mil. Therefore, Tesla's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.45%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tesla's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Tesla was 9.27%. The lowest was -35.22%. And the median was 4.22%.
PFTS:TSLA's FCF Margin % is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 2.25 * Ranked among companies with meaningful FCF Margin % only.
Tesla FCF Margin % Related Terms
Tesla FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tesla'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 Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Tesla'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.
Tesla FCF Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Tesla's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tesla'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.
Tesla (PFTS:TSLA) has a FCF Margin % of 6.45% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Tesla and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 4.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Tesla ranks #321 out of 1324 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is Tesla's FCF Margin % too high?
Tesla's current FCF Margin % of 6.45% is 53% above median its 10-year median of 4.22. The Vehicles & Parts industry median FCF Margin % is 2.25. Tesla's value of 6.45% is 186.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tesla ranks #321 out of 1324 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tesla has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tesla's FCF Margin % compare to GM and F?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Tesla ranks #321 out of 1324 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Tesla in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.25. Tesla's value of 6.45% is 186.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.22 vs. the industry median of 2.25, Tesla 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median FCF Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.25, based on 1,324 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. Tesla's current FCF Margin % of 6.45% is 186.7% 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 Tesla and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tesla's current FCF Margin % is 6.45%, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 4.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tesla stock overvalued right now?
Tesla (PFTS:TSLA) has a current FCF Margin % of 6.45%. The current FCF Margin % is 6.45%, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 4.22 and 186.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.25. Tesla'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 Tesla (PFTS:TSLA), the current FCF Margin % is 6.45% 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.
Tesla is a vertically integrated battery electric vehicle automaker and developer of real-world artificial intelligence software, which includes autonomous driving and humanoid robots. The company has multiple vehicles in its fleet, which include a midsize sedan and crossover SUV in the entry-level luxury category, a luxury light truck, and a semitruck. Tesla also runs a robotaxi service in four US metropolitan areas. Global deliveries in 2025 were nearly 1.64 million vehicles. Additionally, the company sells batteries for stationary storage for residential and commercial properties, including utilities, solar panels, and solar roofs for energy generation. Tesla also owns a fast-charging network and a US auto insurance business.
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