The RealRealREAL -0.93%58 FCF Margin % is -14.37% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates REAL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,125 Retail - Cyclical companies, The RealReal ranks worse than 56% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. The RealReal's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-27.3 Mil. The RealReal's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $189.7 Mil. Therefore, The RealReal's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -14.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The RealReal's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
REAL'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -53.79 Med: -27.98 Max: 1.95
Current: 1.95
During the past 9 years, the highest FCF Margin % of The RealReal was 1.95%. The lowest was -53.79%. And the median was -27.98%.
REAL's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 56% of 1125
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.02
vs REAL: 1.95
The RealReal FCF Margin % Related Terms
The RealReal FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The RealReal'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 Luxury Goods subindustry, The RealReal'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.
The RealReal FCF Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The RealReal's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The RealReal'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.
The RealReal (REAL) has a FCF Margin % of -14.37% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on The RealReal and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The RealReal ranks #630 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 56%.
Is The RealReal's FCF Margin % too high?
The RealReal's current FCF Margin % is -14.37%. Based on the distribution chart, The RealReal ranks #630 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The RealReal has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The RealReal's FCF Margin % compare to MOV and ELA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, The RealReal ranks #630 out of 1125 companies for FCF Margin %. This places The RealReal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.02. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.02, based on 1,125 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 The RealReal and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The RealReal's current FCF Margin % is -14.37%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The RealReal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The RealReal (REAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.91, compared to a current price of $12.32 — trading 150.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -14.37%. The RealReal's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 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 The RealReal (REAL), the current FCF Margin % is -14.37% 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 The RealReal (REAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The RealReal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.32 is trading 150.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.91.
GuruFocus considers The RealReal to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for REAL:
FCF Margin %: -14.37%
GF Value™: $4.91 vs. price of $12.32 (150.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the REAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The RealReal Inc is an online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, providing an end-to-end service that unlocks supply and creates a trusted, curated marketplace for buyers globally. Since its inception, the company has cultivated a loyal and engaged consignor and buyer base through continuous investment in its technology platform, logistics infrastructure, brand and people. It offers a wide selection of authenticated, mainly pre-owned luxury goods bearing the brands of thousands of luxury and premium designers, including Cartier, Chanel, Christian Dior, Gucci, Hermes, Louis Vuitton and Rolex. The company offers products across women's fashion, men's fashion, jewelry, and watches, promoting the recirculation of luxury goods and contributing to a more sustainable world.
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