PlexusPLXS -0.62%83 FCF Margin % is 1.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 3.16. GuruFocus rates PLXS with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $148.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,468 Hardware companies, Plexus ranks better than 54.82% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Plexus's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $16 Mil. Plexus's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,164 Mil. Therefore, Plexus's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.38%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Plexus's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PLXS'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.35 Med: 3.16 Max: 8.62
Current: 1.76
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Plexus was 8.62%. The lowest was -3.35%. And the median was 3.16%.
PLXS's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 54.82% of 2468
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.63
vs PLXS: 1.76
Plexus FCF Margin % Related Terms
Plexus FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Plexus'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 Electronic Components subindustry, Plexus'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.
Plexus FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Plexus's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plexus'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.
Plexus (PLXS) has a FCF Margin % of 1.38% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Plexus and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 3.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Plexus ranks #1115 out of 2468 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 45.2%.
Is Plexus' FCF Margin % too high?
Plexus' current FCF Margin % of 1.38% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 3.16. The Hardware industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Plexus' value of 1.38% is 119% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plexus ranks #1115 out of 2468 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Plexus has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plexus' FCF Margin % compare to RAL and OLED?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Plexus ranks #1115 out of 2468 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Plexus in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Plexus' value of 1.38% is 119% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.16 vs. the industry median of 0.63, Plexus 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 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. Plexus's current FCF Margin % of 1.38% is 119% 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 Plexus 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. Plexus's current FCF Margin % is 1.38%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 3.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plexus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plexus (PLXS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $148.43, compared to a current price of $286.54 — trading 93% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 1.38%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 3.16 and 119% above the Hardware industry median of 0.63. Plexus' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Plexus (PLXS), the current FCF Margin % is 1.38% 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 Plexus (PLXS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plexus stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $286.54 is trading 93% above its estimated GF Value™ of $148.43.
GuruFocus considers Plexus to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLXS:
FCF Margin %: 1.38% (56% below median its 10-year median of 3.16)
GF Value™: $148.43 vs. price of $286.54 (93% above fair value)
Industry Position: 119% above the Hardware median (#1115 of 2468)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PLXS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plexus Corp designs, manufactures, and services complex products in demanding regulatory environments, supporting life-saving medical devices, mission-critical aerospace and defense products, industrial automation systems, and semiconductor capital equipment. Its integrated lifecycle solutions span design and development, supply chain solutions, new product introduction, manufacturing, and sustaining services for market and disruptive companies in the Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences, and Industrial sectors. The Company operates through three reportable segments: AMER, APAC, and EMEA, with the majority of revenue from the APAC segment.
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