QinetiQ GroupQNTQY -5.02%86 FCF Margin % is 12.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 7.58. GuruFocus rates QNTQY with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, QinetiQ Group ranks better than 68.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for QinetiQ Group's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
QNTQY'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.94 Med: 7.58 Max: 9.76
Current: 8.26
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of QinetiQ Group was 9.76%. The lowest was 3.94%. And the median was 7.58%.
QNTQY's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 68.59% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.64
vs QNTQY: 8.26
QinetiQ Group FCF Margin % Related Terms
QinetiQ Group FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for QinetiQ Group'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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, QinetiQ Group'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.
QinetiQ Group FCF Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, QinetiQ Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QinetiQ Group'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.
QinetiQ Group (QNTQY) has a FCF Margin % of 12.07% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on QinetiQ Group and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 7.58. Over the past decade, QinetiQ Group's FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.94 to 9.76. According to the industry distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #109 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 31.4%.
Is QinetiQ Group's FCF Margin % too high?
QinetiQ Group's current FCF Margin % of 12.07% is 59% above median its 10-year median of 7.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.94 to a high of 9.76. The Aerospace & Defense industry median FCF Margin % is 0.64. QinetiQ Group's value of 12.07% is 1785.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #109 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, QinetiQ Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QinetiQ Group's FCF Margin % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #109 out of 347 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts QinetiQ Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.64. QinetiQ Group's value of 12.07% is 1785.9% above this benchmark. Historically, QinetiQ Group's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.94 to 9.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.58 vs. the industry median of 0.64, QinetiQ Group 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median FCF Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.64, based on 347 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. QinetiQ Group's current FCF Margin % of 12.07% is 1785.9% 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 QinetiQ Group and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QinetiQ Group's current FCF Margin % is 12.07%, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 7.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QinetiQ Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group (QNTQY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.10, compared to a current price of $21.48 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 12.07%, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 7.58 and 1785.9% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.64. QinetiQ Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 QinetiQ Group (QNTQY), the current FCF Margin % is 12.07% 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 QinetiQ Group (QNTQY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $21.48 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.10.
GuruFocus considers QinetiQ Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for QNTQY:
FCF Margin %: 12.07% (59% above median its 10-year median of 7.58)
GF Value™: $24.10 vs. price of $21.48 (10.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1785.9% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#109 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the QNTQY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
QinetiQ Group PLC is a company operating in the aerospace, defense, and security sectors. Its operating segments are EMEA Services, and Global Solutions. It generates majority of revenue from EMES Services. EMEA Services provides technical assurance, test and evaluation and training services, underpinned by long-term contracts. EMEA Services comprises business units which are not considered reportable segments as defined UK Defence, UK Intelligence and the Australia sector. Global Solutions combines all other business units not aggregated within EMEA Services. It has presence in United Kingdom (UK), United States of America (US), Australia, Home countries, Europe, and Rest of world of which majority of revenue comes from Home countries.
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