SMSI (Smith Micro Software) FCF Margin %: -89.15% (As of Mar. 2026)


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GF Value $2.38
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What is Smith Micro Software FCF Margin %?

Smith Micro Software SMSI -1.43% 60 FCF Margin % is -89.15% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SMSI with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,811 Software companies, Smith Micro Software ranks worse than 87.16% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Smith Micro Software's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3.76 Mil. Smith Micro Software's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.22 Mil. Therefore, Smith Micro Software's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -89.15%.

As of today, Smith Micro Software's current FCF Yield % is -73.99%.

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

SMSI' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -69.64   Med: -28.08   Max: 19.22
Current: -61.54


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Smith Micro Software was 19.22%. The lowest was -69.64%. And the median was -28.08%.

SMSI's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
87.16% of 2811 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.4 vs SMSI: -61.54


Smith Micro Software FCF Margin % Related Terms


Smith Micro Software FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smith Micro Software'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.

Smith Micro Software FCF Margin % Chart

Smith Micro Software Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -23.53 -39.80 -17.07 -69.64 -41.93

Smith Micro Software 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 -13.11 -51.92 -49.64 -55.91 -89.15

SMSI vs CYN, FALC, INUV: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Smith Micro Software'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.


Smith Micro Software FCF Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Smith Micro Software's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Smith Micro Software's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Smith Micro Software FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Smith Micro Software'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 )
=-7.281/17.363
=-41.93 %

Smith Micro Software'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 )
=-3.763/4.221
=-89.15 %

* 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 -89.15% mean?
Smith Micro Software (SMSI) has a FCF Margin % of -89.15% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Smith Micro Software and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Smith Micro Software ranks #2450 out of 2811 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is Smith Micro Software's FCF Margin % too high?
Smith Micro Software's current FCF Margin % is -89.15%. Based on the distribution chart, Smith Micro Software ranks #2450 out of 2811 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Smith Micro Software has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smith Micro Software's FCF Margin % compare to CYN and FALC?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Smith Micro Software ranks #2450 out of 2811 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Smith Micro Software in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.40. 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 Software company?
The median FCF Margin % among Software companies is 2.40, based on 2,811 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 Smith Micro Software and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smith Micro Software's current FCF Margin % is -89.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smith Micro Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith Micro Software (SMSI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.38, compared to a current price of $2.75 — trading 15.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -89.15%. Smith Micro Software's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 Smith Micro Software (SMSI), the current FCF Margin % is -89.15% 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 Smith Micro Software (SMSI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith Micro Software stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.75 is trading 15.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.38. GuruFocus considers Smith Micro Software to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SMSI:

  • FCF Margin %: -89.15%
  • GF Value™: $2.38 vs. price of $2.75 (15.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Smith Micro Software Business Description

Address 5800 Corporate Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15237
Smith Micro Software Inc provides software solutions that simplify and enhance the mobile experience to some of the wireless service providers around the globe. The company's solutions include SafePath product suite provides comprehensive and easy-to-use tools to protect family digital lifestyles and manage connected devices both inside and outside the home; CommSuite premium messaging platform helps mobile service providers deliver a next-generation voicemail experience to mobile subscribers, while monetizing a legacy cost-center; and ViewSpot its retail display management platform provided wireless carriers and retailers with a way to bring powerful on-screen, interactive demos to life. It operates in single segment: Wireless.
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