StemSTEM -2.82%60 FCF Margin % is -33.32% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STEM with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.63 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 418 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Stem ranks worse than 66.03% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Stem's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-9.7 Mil. Stem's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $29.0 Mil. Therefore, Stem's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -33.32%.
The historical data trend for Stem'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 Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Stem'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.
Stem FCF Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Stem's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stem'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.
Stem (STEM) has a FCF Margin % of -33.32% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Stem and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Stem ranks #276 out of 418 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Stem's FCF Margin % too high?
Stem's current FCF Margin % is -33.32%. Based on the distribution chart, Stem ranks #276 out of 418 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Stem has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stem's FCF Margin % compare to NXXT and AGIG?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Stem ranks #276 out of 418 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Stem in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.71. 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median FCF Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 2.71, based on 418 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 Stem and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stem's current FCF Margin % is -33.32%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stem (STEM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.63, compared to a current price of $7.24 — trading 37.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -33.32%. Stem's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Stem (STEM), the current FCF Margin % is -33.32% 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 Stem (STEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stem stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.24 is trading 37.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.63.
GuruFocus considers Stem to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STEM:
FCF Margin %: -33.32%
GF Value™: $11.63 vs. price of $7.24 (37.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stem Inc is a provider of energy storage systems. The company bundles third-party hardware with its proprietary Athena software to provide customers a turnkey solution. Stem sells its solutions to commercial and industrial customers as well as independent power producers and renewable developers. Its solutions help customers maximize renewable energy generation and help build a cleaner and more resilient grid. The Company operates as one operating segment that is focused exclusively on technology services that transform the way energy is distributed and consumed.
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