Utz BrandsUTZ +1.56%42 FCF Margin % is -7.20% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates UTZ with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,954 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Utz Brands ranks better than 53.68% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Utz Brands's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-26 Mil. Utz Brands's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $361 Mil. Therefore, Utz Brands's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -7.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Utz Brands's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
UTZ'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.82 Med: 0.65 Max: 2.93
Current: 2.93
During the past 8 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Utz Brands was 2.93%. The lowest was -2.82%. And the median was 0.65%.
UTZ's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 53.68% of 1954
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs UTZ: 2.93
Utz Brands FCF Margin % Related Terms
Utz Brands FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Utz Brands'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Utz Brands'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.
Utz Brands FCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Utz Brands's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Utz Brands'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.
Utz Brands (UTZ) has a FCF Margin % of -7.20% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Utz Brands and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Utz Brands ranks #905 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 46.3%.
Is Utz Brands' FCF Margin % too high?
Utz Brands' current FCF Margin % is -7.20%. Based on the distribution chart, Utz Brands ranks #905 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Utz Brands has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Utz Brands' FCF Margin % compare to MAMA and OFRM?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Utz Brands ranks #905 out of 1954 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Utz Brands in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median FCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.16, based on 1,954 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 Utz Brands and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Utz Brands's current FCF Margin % is -7.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Utz Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Utz Brands (UTZ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.87, compared to a current price of $7.83 — trading 43.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -7.20%. Utz Brands' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 6 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 Utz Brands (UTZ), the current FCF Margin % is -7.20% 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 Utz Brands (UTZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Utz Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.83 is trading 43.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.87.
GuruFocus considers Utz Brands to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for UTZ:
FCF Margin %: -7.20%
GF Value™: $13.87 vs. price of $7.83 (43.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UTZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Utz Brands Inc is a manufacturer of branded salty snacks based in the United States. It produces various salty snack foods, including potato chips, tortilla chips, pretzels, cheese snacks, party mixes, pork skins, ready-to-eat popcorn, and other snacks, which include salsa and dips. These products are offered through its flagship brands like Utz, On The Border, Zapp's, and Boulder Canyon, along with other brands, including Golden Flake, Miguelito's, Hawaiian, Bachman, Tim's Cascade, Dirty Potato Chips, TGI Fridays, and Vitner's. The company's products are packaged in a variety of different sizes and configurations, ranging from individual packages to shareable bulk containers. It also sells certain third-party branded products through its distribution network.
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