Extreme NetworksSTU:EXM +2.84%64 FCF Margin % is 2.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 8.16. GuruFocus rates STU:EXM with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,471 Hardware companies, Extreme Networks ranks better than 77.66% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Extreme Networks's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:EXM'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.17 Med: 8.16 Max: 17.94
Current: 8.46
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Extreme Networks was 17.94%. The lowest was -2.17%. And the median was 8.16%.
STU:EXM's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 77.66% of 2471
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.63
vs STU:EXM: 8.46
Extreme Networks FCF Margin % Related Terms
Extreme Networks FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Extreme Networks'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:EXM vs BDC, VISN, DGII: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Extreme Networks'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.
Extreme Networks FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Extreme Networks's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Extreme Networks'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.
Extreme Networks (STU:EXM) has a FCF Margin % of 2.45% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Extreme Networks and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 8.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Extreme Networks ranks #552 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is Extreme Networks' FCF Margin % too high?
Extreme Networks' current FCF Margin % of 2.45% is 70% below median its 10-year median of 8.16. The Hardware industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Extreme Networks' value of 2.45% is 288.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Extreme Networks ranks #552 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Extreme Networks has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Extreme Networks' FCF Margin % compare to BDC and VISN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Extreme Networks ranks #552 out of 2471 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Extreme Networks in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Extreme Networks' value of 2.45% is 288.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.16 vs. the industry median of 0.63, Extreme Networks 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 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. Extreme Networks's current FCF Margin % of 2.45% is 288.9% 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 Extreme Networks 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. Extreme Networks's current FCF Margin % is 2.45%, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 8.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Extreme Networks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Extreme Networks (STU:EXM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.04, compared to a current price of €27.88 — trading 73.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 2.45%, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 8.16 and 288.9% above the Hardware industry median of 0.63. Extreme Networks' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Extreme Networks (STU:EXM), the current FCF Margin % is 2.45% 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 Extreme Networks (STU:EXM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Extreme Networks stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €27.88 is trading 73.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.04.
GuruFocus considers Extreme Networks to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:EXM:
FCF Margin %: 2.45% (70% below median its 10-year median of 8.16)
GF Value™: €16.04 vs. price of €27.88 (73.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 288.9% above the Hardware median (#552 of 2471)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:EXM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Extreme Networks Inc provides AI-powered cloud networking, focused on delivering simple and secure solutions that help businesses address challenges and enable connections among devices, applications, and users. The group designs, develops, and manufactures wired, wireless, and software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) infrastructure equipment. It has one reportable segment, the development, marketing, and sale of network infrastructure equipment and related software. The Company operates in three geographical areas: Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
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