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MarqetaSTU:8QJ0 61 FCF Margin % is -7.51% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:8QJ0 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,817 Software companies, Marqeta ranks better than 83.88% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Marqeta's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-10.8 Mil. Marqeta's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €143.4 Mil. Therefore, Marqeta's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -7.51%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Marqeta's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:8QJ0'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.19 Med: 7.29 Max: 21.18
Current: 17.84
During the past 7 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Marqeta was 21.18%. The lowest was -14.19%. And the median was 7.29%.
STU:8QJ0's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 83.88% of 2817
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.39
vs STU:8QJ0: 17.84
Marqeta FCF Margin % Related Terms
Marqeta FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marqeta'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.
STU:8QJ0 vs BAND, WIX, EVTC: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Marqeta'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.
Marqeta FCF Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Marqeta's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marqeta'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.
Marqeta (STU:8QJ0) has a FCF Margin % of -7.51% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Marqeta and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Marqeta ranks #454 out of 2817 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 16.1%.
Is Marqeta's FCF Margin % too high?
Marqeta's current FCF Margin % is -7.51%. Based on the distribution chart, Marqeta ranks #454 out of 2817 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Marqeta has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marqeta's FCF Margin % compare to BAND and WIX?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Marqeta ranks #454 out of 2817 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Marqeta in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.39. 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 2.39, based on 2,817 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 Marqeta and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marqeta's current FCF Margin % is -7.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marqeta stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marqeta (STU:8QJ0) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.43, compared to a current price of €14.06 — trading 158.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -7.51%. Marqeta's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 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 Marqeta (STU:8QJ0), the current FCF Margin % is -7.51% 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 Marqeta (STU:8QJ0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marqeta stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €14.06 is trading 158.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.43.
GuruFocus considers Marqeta to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:8QJ0:
FCF Margin %: -7.51%
GF Value™: €5.43 vs. price of €14.06 (158.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:8QJ0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Headquartered in Oakland, California, and founded in 2010, Marqeta provides its clients with a card-issuing platform that offers the infrastructure and tools necessary to offer digital, physical, and tokenized payment options without the need for a traditional bank. The company's open APIs are designed to allow third parties like DoorDash, Klarna, and Block to rapidly develop and deploy innovative card-based products and payment services without the need to develop the underlying technology. The company generates revenue primarily through processing and ATM fees for cards issued on its platform.
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