AutoCanada (TSX:ACQ) FCF Margin %: -0.73% (As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:ACQ AutoCanada Inc TSX:ACQ
76 GF Score
Price C$22.26
GF Value C$19.61
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is AutoCanada FCF Margin %?

AutoCanada TSX:ACQ +0.86% 76 FCF Margin % is -0.73% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:ACQ with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of C$19.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,323 Vehicles & Parts companies, AutoCanada ranks worse than 66.14% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. AutoCanada's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-9 Mil. AutoCanada's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1,189 Mil. Therefore, AutoCanada's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.73%.

As of today, AutoCanada's current FCF Yield % is -5.49%.

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

TSX:ACQ' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.39   Med: 1.47   Max: 3.35
Current: -0.58


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of AutoCanada was 3.35%. The lowest was -1.39%. And the median was 1.47%.

TSX:ACQ's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
66.14% of 1323 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.25 vs TSX:ACQ: -0.58


AutoCanada FCF Margin % Related Terms


AutoCanada FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AutoCanada'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.

AutoCanada FCF Margin % Chart

AutoCanada 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 1.68 1.57 0.71 -0.05 -0.08

AutoCanada Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.26 0.93 -2.40 -0.27 -0.73

TSX:ACQ vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, AutoCanada'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.


AutoCanada FCF Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AutoCanada's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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AutoCanada FCF Margin % Calculation

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

AutoCanada'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 )
=-3.835/4896.32
=-0.08 %

AutoCanada'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 )
=-8.682/1188.955
=-0.73 %

* 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 -0.73% mean?
AutoCanada (TSX:ACQ) has a FCF Margin % of -0.73% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on AutoCanada and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AutoCanada ranks #875 out of 1323 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is AutoCanada's FCF Margin % too high?
AutoCanada's current FCF Margin % is -0.73%. Based on the distribution chart, AutoCanada ranks #875 out of 1323 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AutoCanada has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AutoCanada's FCF Margin % compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, AutoCanada ranks #875 out of 1323 companies for FCF Margin %. This places AutoCanada in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.25. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median FCF Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.25, based on 1,323 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 AutoCanada and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AutoCanada's current FCF Margin % is -0.73%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AutoCanada stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AutoCanada (TSX:ACQ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$19.61, compared to a current price of C$22.26 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -0.73%. AutoCanada's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 AutoCanada (TSX:ACQ), the current FCF Margin % is -0.73% 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 AutoCanada (TSX:ACQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AutoCanada stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$22.26 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$19.61. GuruFocus considers AutoCanada to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:ACQ:

  • FCF Margin %: -0.73%
  • GF Value™: C$19.61 vs. price of C$22.26 (13.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs

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


AutoCanada Business Description

Other Exchanges AOCIF:USA
Address 15511 123 Avenue NW, Suite 200, Edmonton, AB, CAN, T5V 0C3
AutoCanada Inc operates car dealerships in Canada. The company offers a diversified range of automotive products and services, including new vehicles, used vehicles, vehicle leasing, vehicle parts, vehicle maintenance and collision repair services, extended service contracts, vehicle protection products, after-market products, and auction services. In addition, it also arranges financing and insurance for vehicle purchases by its customers through third-party finance and insurance sources. Maximum revenue for the company is generated through the sale of used cars. The company's reportable segments are Canadian Operations and U.S. Operations. A majority of its revenue is generated from its Canadian operations segment.
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