Frequency Electronics (STU:98K) FCF Margin %: -13.51% (As of Jan. 2026)


STU:98K Frequency Electronics Inc STU:98K
63 GF Score
Price €54.50
GF Value €13.10
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Frequency Electronics FCF Margin %?

Frequency Electronics STU:98K -8.25% 63 FCF Margin % is -13.51% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:98K with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,471 Hardware companies, Frequency Electronics ranks worse than 69.16% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Frequency Electronics's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was €-1.94 Mil. Frequency Electronics's Revenue for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was €14.37 Mil. Therefore, Frequency Electronics's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -13.51%.

As of today, Frequency Electronics's current FCF Yield % is -0.62%.

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

STU:98K' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.96   Med: 0.01   Max: 20.12
Current: -5.6


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Frequency Electronics was 20.12%. The lowest was -6.96%. And the median was 0.01%.

STU:98K's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
69.16% of 2471 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.63 vs STU:98K: -5.60


Frequency Electronics FCF Margin % Related Terms


Frequency Electronics FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Frequency Electronics'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.

Frequency Electronics FCF Margin % Chart

Frequency Electronics Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
FCF Margin %
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Frequency Electronics Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
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STU:98K vs NTGR, CLFD, BKTI: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Frequency Electronics'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.


Frequency Electronics FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Frequency Electronics's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequency Electronics FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Frequency Electronics's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Apr. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Apr. 2025 )
=-2.88/62.132
=-4.64 %

Frequency Electronics's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Jan. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=-1.942/14.373
=-13.51 %

* 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 -13.51% mean?
Frequency Electronics (STU:98K) has a FCF Margin % of -13.51% as of Jan. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Frequency Electronics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Frequency Electronics ranks #1709 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 69.2%.
Is Frequency Electronics' FCF Margin % too high?
Frequency Electronics' current FCF Margin % is -13.51%. Based on the distribution chart, Frequency Electronics ranks #1709 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Frequency Electronics has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frequency Electronics' FCF Margin % compare to NTGR and CLFD?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Frequency Electronics ranks #1709 out of 2471 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Frequency Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. 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 Hardware company?
The median FCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 0.63, based on 2,471 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 Frequency Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frequency Electronics's current FCF Margin % is -13.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frequency Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frequency Electronics (STU:98K) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.10, compared to a current price of €54.50 — trading 316% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -13.51%. Frequency Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Frequency Electronics (STU:98K), the current FCF Margin % is -13.51% as of Jan. 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 Frequency Electronics (STU:98K) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frequency Electronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €54.50 is trading 316% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.10. GuruFocus considers Frequency Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:98K:

  • FCF Margin %: -13.51%
  • GF Value™: €13.10 vs. price of €54.50 (316% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:98K stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Frequency Electronics Business Description

Other Exchanges FEIM:USA
Address 55 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Mitchel Field, NY, USA, 11553
Frequency Electronics Inc is engaged in the design, development, and manufacture of high-precision timing, and frequency control products for space, air, sea, and terrestrial applications. The company has FEI-NY and FEI-Zyfer reportable segments. It derives the majority of its revenues from the FEI-NY segment. FEI-NY segment operations consist principally of precision time and frequency control products used in three principal markets namely communication satellites (both commercial and U.S. Government-funded); terrestrial cellular telephone or other ground-based telecommunication stations; and other components and systems for the U.S. military.
63GF Score

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