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FiltronicSTU:FTI -16.23%72 FCF Margin % is 10.13% as of May. 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 5.92. GuruFocus rates STU:FTI with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,475 Hardware companies, Filtronic ranks worse than 58.3% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Filtronic's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in May. 2026 was €3.54 Mil. Filtronic's Revenue for the
six
months ended in May. 2026 was €34.98 Mil. Therefore, Filtronic's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 10.13%.
The historical data trend for Filtronic'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:FTI vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Filtronic'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.
Filtronic FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Filtronic's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Filtronic'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.
Filtronic (STU:FTI) has a FCF Margin % of 10.13% as of May. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Filtronic and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 5.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Filtronic ranks #1443 out of 2475 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 58.3%.
Is Filtronic's FCF Margin % too high?
Filtronic's current FCF Margin % of 10.13% is 71% above median its 10-year median of 5.92. The Hardware industry median FCF Margin % is 0.30. Filtronic's value of 10.13% is 3276.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Filtronic ranks #1443 out of 2475 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Filtronic has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Filtronic's FCF Margin % compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Filtronic ranks #1443 out of 2475 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Filtronic in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.30. Filtronic's value of 10.13% is 3276.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.92 vs. the industry median of 0.30, Filtronic 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 0.30, based on 2,475 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. Filtronic's current FCF Margin % of 10.13% is 3276.7% 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 Filtronic and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Filtronic's current FCF Margin % is 10.13%, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 5.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Filtronic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Filtronic (STU:FTI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.53, compared to a current price of €2.70 — trading 76.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 10.13%, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 5.92 and 3276.7% above the Hardware industry median of 0.30. Filtronic's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Filtronic (STU:FTI), the current FCF Margin % is 10.13% as of May. 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 Filtronic (STU:FTI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Filtronic stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.70 is trading 76.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.53.
GuruFocus considers Filtronic to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:FTI:
FCF Margin %: 10.13% (71% above median its 10-year median of 5.92)
GF Value™: €1.53 vs. price of €2.70 (76.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3276.7% above the Hardware median (#1443 of 2475)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:FTI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Filtronic PLC designs and manufactures a broad range of customized RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave components and subsystems. Its products are used in mobile wireless communication equipment, point-to-point communication systems, and adjacent defense sectors. Its customer base includes international original equipment manufacturers as well as a wide range of mobile phone network operators. It has operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Americas, and the Rest of the world.
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