Morningstar (STU:MRS) FCF Margin %: 8.31% (As of Mar. 2026) — 58% Below Median


STU:MRS Morningstar Inc STU:MRS
73 GF Score
Price €123.00
GF Value €279.51
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Morningstar FCF Margin %?

Morningstar STU:MRS -1.40% 73 FCF Margin % is 8.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 19.93. GuruFocus rates STU:MRS with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €279.51 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 771 Capital Markets companies, Morningstar ranks better than 64.33% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Morningstar's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €46 Mil. Morningstar's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €558 Mil. Therefore, Morningstar's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.31%.

As of today, Morningstar's current FCF Yield % is 7.44%.

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

STU:MRS' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9   Med: 19.93   Max: 23.4
Current: 17.38


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Morningstar was 23.40%. The lowest was 9.00%. And the median was 19.93%.

STU:MRS's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
64.33% of 771 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.02 vs STU:MRS: 17.38


Morningstar FCF Margin % Related Terms


Morningstar FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Morningstar'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.

Morningstar FCF Margin % Chart

Morningstar Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 20.48 9.00 9.68 19.73 18.10

Morningstar Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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STU:MRS vs FDS, OTCM, VALU: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Morningstar'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.


Morningstar FCF Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Morningstar's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Morningstar FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Morningstar's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=377.981/2088.457
=18.10 %

Morningstar's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=46.364/557.752
=8.31 %

* 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 8.31% mean?
Morningstar (STU:MRS) has a FCF Margin % of 8.31% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Morningstar and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 19.93. Over the past decade, Morningstar's FCF Margin % has ranged from 9.00 to 23.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Morningstar ranks #275 out of 771 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 35.7%.
Is Morningstar's FCF Margin % too high?
Morningstar's current FCF Margin % of 8.31% is 58% below median its 10-year median of 19.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.00 to a high of 23.40. The Capital Markets industry median FCF Margin % is 1.02. Morningstar's value of 8.31% is 714.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Morningstar ranks #275 out of 771 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Morningstar has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Morningstar's FCF Margin % compare to FDS and OTCM?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Morningstar ranks #275 out of 771 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Morningstar in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.02. Morningstar's value of 8.31% is 714.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Morningstar's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 9.00 to 23.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.93 vs. the industry median of 1.02, Morningstar 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 Capital Markets company?
The median FCF Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 1.02, based on 771 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. Morningstar's current FCF Margin % of 8.31% is 714.7% 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 Morningstar and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Morningstar's current FCF Margin % is 8.31%, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 19.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Morningstar stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Morningstar (STU:MRS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €279.51, compared to a current price of €123.00 — trading 56% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 8.31%, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 19.93 and 714.7% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.02. Morningstar's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Morningstar (STU:MRS), the current FCF Margin % is 8.31% 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 Morningstar (STU:MRS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Morningstar stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €123.00 is trading 56% below its estimated GF Value™ of €279.51. GuruFocus considers Morningstar to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:MRS:

  • FCF Margin %: 8.31% (58% below median its 10-year median of 19.93)
  • GF Value™: €279.51 vs. price of €123.00 (56% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 714.7% above the Capital Markets median (#275 of 771)

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


Morningstar Business Description

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Address 22 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL, USA, 60602
Morningstar Inc is a provider of independent investment insights to financial advisers, asset managers, and investors. It provides data and research insights on various investment offerings, including managed investment products, publicly listed companies, private capital markets, debt securities, and real-time market data. The company has five reportable segments: Morningstar Direct Platform, PitchBook, Morningstar Credit, Morningstar Wealth, and Morningstar Retirement. Maximum revenue is derived from the Morningstar Direct Platform, which provides investors with comprehensive data, research, insights, and investment analysis through product areas such as Morningstar Data, Morningstar Direct, and Morningstar Advisor Workstation. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the USA.
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