Quarterhill (TSX:QTRH) FCF Margin %: 6.25% (As of Jun. 2026) — 468% Above Median

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TSX:QTRH Quarterhill Inc TSX:QTRH
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Price C$2.86
GF Value C$1.60
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What is Quarterhill FCF Margin %?

Quarterhill TSX:QTRH +1.78% 60 FCF Margin % is 6.25% as of Jun. 2026, which is 468% above its 10-year median of 1.10. GuruFocus rates TSX:QTRH with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of C$1.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,477 Hardware companies, Quarterhill ranks better than 54.42% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Quarterhill's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$3.7 Mil. Quarterhill's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$59.7 Mil. Therefore, Quarterhill's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.25%.

As of today, Quarterhill's current FCF Yield % is 0.72%.

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

TSX:QTRH' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.24   Med: 1.1   Max: 51.52
Current: 1.13


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Quarterhill was 51.52%. The lowest was -16.24%. And the median was 1.10%.

TSX:QTRH's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
54.42% of 2477 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: -0.26 vs TSX:QTRH: 1.13


Quarterhill FCF Margin % Related Terms


Quarterhill FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Quarterhill'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.

Quarterhill FCF Margin % Chart

Quarterhill 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 -15.85 19.41 -16.24 -6.43 -2.83

Quarterhill Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -14.17 13.63 2.34 -18.82 6.25

TSX:QTRH vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Quarterhill'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.


Quarterhill FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Quarterhill's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Quarterhill FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Quarterhill'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 )
=-6.049/214.057
=-2.83 %

Quarterhill's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=3.728/59.66
=6.25 %

* 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 6.25% mean?
Quarterhill (TSX:QTRH) has a FCF Margin % of 6.25% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Quarterhill and its competitors. This is 468% above median its historical median of 1.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Quarterhill ranks #1129 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 45.6%.
Is Quarterhill's FCF Margin % too high?
Quarterhill's current FCF Margin % of 6.25% is 468% above median its 10-year median of 1.10. Based on the distribution chart, Quarterhill ranks #1129 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Quarterhill has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quarterhill's FCF Margin % compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Quarterhill ranks #1129 out of 2477 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Quarterhill in the upper half of its industry. 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?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Hardware industry context. 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 Quarterhill and its competitors. Quarterhill's current FCF Margin % is 6.25%, which is 468% above median its own 10-year median of 1.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quarterhill stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quarterhill (TSX:QTRH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$1.60, compared to a current price of C$2.86 — trading 78.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 6.25%, which is 468% above median its 10-year median of 1.10. Quarterhill's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 Quarterhill (TSX:QTRH), the current FCF Margin % is 6.25% 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 Quarterhill (TSX:QTRH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quarterhill stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$2.86 is trading 78.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$1.60. GuruFocus considers Quarterhill to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:QTRH:

  • FCF Margin %: 6.25% (468% above median its 10-year median of 1.10)
  • GF Value™: C$1.60 vs. price of C$2.86 (78.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Quarterhill Business Description

Other Exchanges QTRHF:USAWJL:Germany
Address 200 Bay Street, North Tower, Suite 1200, Po Box 96, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5J 2J2
Quarterhill Inc is focused on the acquisition, management, and growth of companies in the intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and innovation and licensing industries. Geographically, the company operates in the United States, Canada, Chile, Korea, Thailand, Belgium, Germany, France, and the Rest of the world. The majority of the revenue comes from the United States.
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