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NetScout SystemsSTU:NSZ +1.32%65 FCF Margin % is 21.07% as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 21.93. GuruFocus rates STU:NSZ with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.42. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,821 Software companies, NetScout Systems ranks better than 94.01% on this metric.
The historical data trend for NetScout Systems'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:NSZ vs EEFT, TDC, STNE: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, NetScout Systems'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.
NetScout Systems FCF Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, NetScout Systems's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NetScout Systems'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.
NetScout Systems (STU:NSZ) has a FCF Margin % of 21.07% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on NetScout Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.93. Over the past decade, NetScout Systems' FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.32 to 33.38. According to the industry distribution chart, NetScout Systems ranks #169 out of 2821 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is NetScout Systems' FCF Margin % too high?
NetScout Systems' current FCF Margin % of 21.07% is near median its 10-year median of 21.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.32 to a high of 33.38. The Software industry median FCF Margin % is 2.10. NetScout Systems' value of 21.07% is 903.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NetScout Systems ranks #169 out of 2821 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NetScout Systems has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NetScout Systems' FCF Margin % compare to EEFT and TDC?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, NetScout Systems ranks #169 out of 2821 companies for FCF Margin %. This places NetScout Systems in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.10. NetScout Systems' value of 21.07% is 903.3% above this benchmark. Historically, NetScout Systems' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.32 to 33.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.93 vs. the industry median of 2.10, NetScout Systems 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 Software company?
The median FCF Margin % among Software companies is 2.10, based on 2,821 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. NetScout Systems's current FCF Margin % of 21.07% is 903.3% 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 NetScout Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NetScout Systems's current FCF Margin % is 21.07%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NetScout Systems stock overvalued right now?
NetScout Systems (STU:NSZ) has a current FCF Margin % of 21.07%. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.42, compared to a current price of €32.93 — trading 61.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 21.07%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.93 and 903.3% above the Software industry median of 2.10. NetScout Systems' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 NetScout Systems (STU:NSZ), the current FCF Margin % is 21.07% as of Jun. 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 NetScout Systems (STU:NSZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NetScout Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €32.93 is trading 61.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €20.42.
Key valuation signals for STU:NSZ:
FCF Margin %: 21.07% (near median its 10-year median of 21.93)
GF Value™: €20.42 vs. price of €32.93 (61.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 903.3% above the Software median (#169 of 2821)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:NSZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NetScout Systems Inc is engaged in providing enterprise network observability, carrier service assurance, cybersecurity, and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS), protection solutions. It bases its solutions on proprietary adaptive service intelligence technology, which helps customers monitor and identify performance issues and provides insight into network-based security threats. These solutions also deliver real-time and historical information, which provides insight to restore service and understand the quality of user experience. The company derives revenue from the sale of network management tools and security solutions. Its geographical regions include USA, which derives maximum revenue, Europe, Asia, and Rest of the World.
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