RIVN (Rivian Automotive) FCF Margin %: -77.84% (As of Mar. 2026)


RIVN Rivian Automotive Inc RIVN
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Price $14.64
GF Value $14.44
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Rivian Automotive FCF Margin %?

Rivian Automotive RIVN -1.71% 49 FCF Margin % is -77.84% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates RIVN with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,321 Vehicles & Parts companies, Rivian Automotive ranks worse than 96.06% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Rivian Automotive's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1,075 Mil. Rivian Automotive's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,381 Mil. Therefore, Rivian Automotive's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -77.84%.

As of today, Rivian Automotive's current FCF Yield % is -15.46%.

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

RIVN' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8029.09   Med: -132.88   Max: -46.2
Current: -54.96


During the past 7 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Rivian Automotive was -46.20%. The lowest was -8029.09%. And the median was -132.88%.

RIVN's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
96.06% of 1321 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.22 vs RIVN: -54.96


Rivian Automotive FCF Margin % Related Terms


Rivian Automotive FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rivian Automotive'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.

Rivian Automotive FCF Margin % Chart

Rivian Automotive Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -8,029.09 -387.27 -132.88 -57.48 -46.20

Rivian Automotive 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 -42.42 -30.54 -27.02 -88.96 -77.84

RIVN vs XPEV, LI, NIO: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Rivian Automotive'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.


Rivian Automotive FCF Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rivian Automotive's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rivian Automotive's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Rivian Automotive FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Rivian Automotive'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 )
=-2489/5387
=-46.20 %

Rivian Automotive'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 )
=-1075/1381
=-77.84 %

* 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 -77.84% mean?
Rivian Automotive (RIVN) has a FCF Margin % of -77.84% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Rivian Automotive and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rivian Automotive ranks #1269 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 96.1%.
Is Rivian Automotive's FCF Margin % too high?
Rivian Automotive's current FCF Margin % is -77.84%. Based on the distribution chart, Rivian Automotive ranks #1269 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rivian Automotive has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rivian Automotive's FCF Margin % compare to XPEV and LI?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Rivian Automotive ranks #1269 out of 1321 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Rivian Automotive in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.22. 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 2.22, based on 1,321 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 Rivian Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rivian Automotive's current FCF Margin % is -77.84%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rivian Automotive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rivian Automotive (RIVN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.44, compared to a current price of $14.64 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -77.84%. Rivian Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 2 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 Rivian Automotive (RIVN), the current FCF Margin % is -77.84% 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 Rivian Automotive (RIVN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rivian Automotive stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $14.64 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.44. GuruFocus considers Rivian Automotive to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for RIVN:

  • FCF Margin %: -77.84%
  • GF Value™: $14.44 vs. price of $14.64 (1.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Rivian Automotive Business Description

Address 14600 Myford Road, Irvine, CA, USA, 92606
Rivian is a battery electric vehicle automaker that sells its vehicles in the US and Canada. The company also develops electronic control units and related software for autos in a joint venture with Volkswagen. Rivian has multiple vehicles in its fleet, which include a luxury truck and full-size SUV and a delivery van. The company plans to begin selling a midsize SUV in 2026. Total deliveries were over 42,000 in 2025. Rivian is also developing autonomous driving software to be used in its vehicles and for robotaxis on the Uber ride-hailing network.
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