RRTS (Roadrunner Transportation Systems) FCF Margin %: -15.39% (As of Dec. 2019)

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What is Roadrunner Transportation Systems FCF Margin %?

Roadrunner Transportation Systems RRTS 12 FCF Margin % is -15.39% as of Dec. 2019. GuruFocus rates RRTS with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Roadrunner Transportation Systems's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Dec. 2019 was $-62 Mil. Roadrunner Transportation Systems's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2019 was $401 Mil. Therefore, Roadrunner Transportation Systems's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 was -15.39%.

As of today, Roadrunner Transportation Systems's current FCF Yield % is -109.72%.

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

RRTS' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.75   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -6.75

RRTS's FCF Margin % is not ranked
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 4.02 vs RRTS: -6.75

Roadrunner Transportation Systems FCF Margin % Related Terms

Roadrunner Transportation Systems FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Roadrunner Transportation Systems'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.

Roadrunner Transportation Systems FCF Margin % Chart

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19
FCF Margin %
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Roadrunner Transportation Systems Quarterly Data
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RRTS vs YRCW, USAK, PATI: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, Roadrunner Transportation Systems'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.

Roadrunner Transportation Systems FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Roadrunner Transportation Systems's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Roadrunner Transportation Systems's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Roadrunner Transportation Systems FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Roadrunner Transportation Systems's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2019 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2019 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2019 )
=-124.82/1847.862
=-6.75 %

Roadrunner Transportation Systems's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Dec. 2019 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2019 )
=-61.692/400.879
=-15.39 %

* 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 -15.39% mean?
Roadrunner Transportation Systems (RRTS) has a FCF Margin % of -15.39% as of Dec. 2019. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Roadrunner Transportation Systems and its competitors.
Is Roadrunner Transportation Systems' FCF Margin % too high?
Roadrunner Transportation Systems' current FCF Margin % is -15.39%. Overall, Roadrunner Transportation Systems has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Roadrunner Transportation Systems' FCF Margin % compare to YRCW and USAK?
Roadrunner Transportation Systems' FCF Margin % of -15.39% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.02. 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 Transportation company?
The median FCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.02, based on 1,013 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 Roadrunner Transportation Systems and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Roadrunner Transportation Systems's current FCF Margin % is -15.39%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Roadrunner Transportation Systems stock overvalued right now?
Roadrunner Transportation Systems (RRTS) has a current FCF Margin % of -15.39%. The current FCF Margin % is -15.39%. Roadrunner Transportation Systems' overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Roadrunner Transportation Systems (RRTS), the current FCF Margin % is -15.39% as of Dec. 2019. 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.

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Business Description

Address 1431 Opus Place, Suite 530, Downers Grove, IL, USA, 60515
Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc is a Less-than-Truckload (LTL) freight services provider in the United States. Its services involve the pickup, consolidation, linehaul, deconsolidation, and delivery of LTL shipments.
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