ZipRecruiter (STU:47R) FCF Margin %: 11.27% (As of Jun. 2026) — 14% Below Median

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STU:47R ZipRecruiter Inc STU:47R
69 GF Score
Price €4.26
GF Value €6.46
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is ZipRecruiter FCF Margin %?

ZipRecruiter STU:47R +0.42% 69 FCF Margin % is 11.27% as of Jun. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 13.07. GuruFocus rates STU:47R with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.46 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 544 Interactive Media companies, ZipRecruiter ranks worse than 50.92% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. ZipRecruiter's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €11.6 Mil. ZipRecruiter's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €102.5 Mil. Therefore, ZipRecruiter's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 11.27%.

As of today, ZipRecruiter's current FCF Yield % is 3.72%.

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

STU:47R' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.91   Med: 13.07   Max: 19.29
Current: 3.34


During the past 7 years, the highest FCF Margin % of ZipRecruiter was 19.29%. The lowest was -2.91%. And the median was 13.07%.

STU:47R's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
50.92% of 544 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 3.845 vs STU:47R: 3.34


ZipRecruiter FCF Margin % Related Terms


ZipRecruiter FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ZipRecruiter'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.

ZipRecruiter FCF Margin % Chart

ZipRecruiter Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 17.65 13.07 14.33 7.64 0.78

ZipRecruiter Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 7.90 1.05 5.58 -5.29 11.27

STU:47R vs ZH, BMBL, FVRR: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, ZipRecruiter'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.


ZipRecruiter FCF Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, ZipRecruiter's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


STU:47R
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ZipRecruiter FCF Margin % Calculation

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

ZipRecruiter'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 )
=2.974/383.405
=0.78 %

ZipRecruiter's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=11.554/102.477
=11.27 %

* 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 11.27% mean?
ZipRecruiter (STU:47R) has a FCF Margin % of 11.27% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on ZipRecruiter and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 13.07. According to the industry distribution chart, ZipRecruiter ranks #277 out of 544 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 50.9%.
Is ZipRecruiter's FCF Margin % too high?
ZipRecruiter's current FCF Margin % of 11.27% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 13.07. The Interactive Media industry median FCF Margin % is 3.85. ZipRecruiter's value of 11.27% is 193.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ZipRecruiter ranks #277 out of 544 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ZipRecruiter has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZipRecruiter's FCF Margin % compare to ZH and BMBL?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, ZipRecruiter ranks #277 out of 544 companies for FCF Margin %. This places ZipRecruiter in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.85. ZipRecruiter's value of 11.27% is 193.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.07 vs. the industry median of 3.85, ZipRecruiter has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Interactive Media company?
The median FCF Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 3.85, based on 544 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. ZipRecruiter's current FCF Margin % of 11.27% is 193.1% above the industry median. 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 ZipRecruiter and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZipRecruiter's current FCF Margin % is 11.27%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 13.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZipRecruiter stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZipRecruiter (STU:47R) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.46, compared to a current price of €4.26 — trading 34.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 11.27%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 13.07 and 193.1% above the Interactive Media industry median of 3.85. ZipRecruiter's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 ZipRecruiter (STU:47R), the current FCF Margin % is 11.27% as of Jun. 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 ZipRecruiter (STU:47R) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZipRecruiter stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.26 is trading 34.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.46. GuruFocus considers ZipRecruiter to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:47R:

  • FCF Margin %: 11.27% (14% below median its 10-year median of 13.07)
  • GF Value™: €6.46 vs. price of €4.26 (34.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 193.1% above the Interactive Media median (#277 of 544)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:47R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ZipRecruiter Business Description

Other Exchanges ZIP:USA47R:Germany
Address 3000 Ocean Park Boulevard, Suite 3000, Santa Monica, CA, USA, 90405
ZipRecruiter Inc is an online employment marketplace that connects job seekers and employers through an AI-powered platform. The company provides recruiting solutions that help employers identify and hire qualified candidates while enabling job seekers to discover relevant job opportunities through intelligent matching and recommendation tools.
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