ArcherSTU:8SW -1.64%62 FCF Margin % is -2.19% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:8SW with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 906 Oil & Gas companies, Archer ranks better than 56.07% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Archer's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-5 Mil. Archer's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €241 Mil. Therefore, Archer's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Archer's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:8SW'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 1.72 Max: 9.72
Current: 4.89
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Archer was 9.72%. The lowest was 0.06%. And the median was 1.72%.
STU:8SW's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 56.07% of 906
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.285
vs STU:8SW: 4.89
Archer FCF Margin % Related Terms
Archer FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Archer'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 Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Archer'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.
Archer FCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Archer's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Archer'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.
Archer (STU:8SW) has a FCF Margin % of -2.19% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Archer and its competitors. Over the past decade, Archer's FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.06 to 9.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Archer ranks #398 out of 906 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is Archer's FCF Margin % too high?
Archer's current FCF Margin % is -2.19%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 9.72. Based on the distribution chart, Archer ranks #398 out of 906 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Archer has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archer's FCF Margin % compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Archer ranks #398 out of 906 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Archer in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.29. Historically, Archer's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.06 to 9.72 over the past decade. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median FCF Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.29, based on 906 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 Archer and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archer's current FCF Margin % is -2.19%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archer (STU:8SW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.40, compared to a current price of €1.98 — trading 41.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -2.19%. Archer's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 2 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 Archer (STU:8SW), the current FCF Margin % is -2.19% 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 Archer (STU:8SW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archer stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.98 is trading 41.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.40.
GuruFocus considers Archer to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:8SW:
FCF Margin %: -2.19%
GF Value™: €1.40 vs. price of €1.98 (41.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:8SW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Archer Ltd is an international oilfield service company providing various oilfield products and services through its area organizations. Its services include platform drilling, land drilling, directional drilling, underbalanced drilling, modular rigs, engineering services, equipment rentals, wireline services, pressure control, pressure pumping, production monitoring, well imaging, and integrity management tools. The reporting segments of the company are Platform Operations, Well Services, Renewables, and Land Drilling. The majority of revenue is derived from the Platform Operations segment. The Platform Operations segment includes Platform Drilling, Modular rig, and Engineering services.
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