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FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Tesla's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-954 Mil. Tesla's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €24,509 Mil. Therefore, Tesla's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -3.89%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tesla's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XBUL:TL0'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.22 Med: 4.22 Max: 9.27
Current: 5.51
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Tesla was 9.27%. The lowest was -35.22%. And the median was 4.22%.
XBUL:TL0's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 68.66% of 1321
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.3
vs XBUL:TL0: 5.51
Tesla FCF Margin % Related Terms
Tesla FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tesla'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 Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Tesla'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.
Tesla FCF Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Tesla's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tesla'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.
Tesla (XBUL:TL0) has a FCF Margin % of -3.89% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Tesla and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tesla ranks #414 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 31.3%.
Is Tesla's FCF Margin % too high?
Tesla's current FCF Margin % is -3.89%. Based on the distribution chart, Tesla ranks #414 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tesla has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tesla's FCF Margin % compare to GM and F?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Tesla ranks #414 out of 1321 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Tesla in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.30. 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 2.30, based on 1,321 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 Tesla and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tesla's current FCF Margin % is -3.89%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tesla stock overvalued right now?
Tesla (XBUL:TL0) has a current FCF Margin % of -3.89%. The stock's GF Value™ is €285.00, compared to a current price of €287.85 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -3.89%. Tesla's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Tesla (XBUL:TL0), the current FCF Margin % is -3.89% 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 Tesla (XBUL:TL0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesla stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €287.85 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €285.00.
Key valuation signals for XBUL:TL0:
FCF Margin %: -3.89%
GF Value™: €285.00 vs. price of €287.85 (1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBUL:TL0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tesla is a vertically integrated battery electric vehicle automaker and developer of real-world artificial intelligence software, which includes autonomous driving and humanoid robots. The company has multiple vehicles in its fleet, which include a midsize sedan and crossover SUV in the entry-level luxury category, a luxury light truck, and a semitruck. Tesla also runs a robotaxi service in four US metropolitan areas. Global deliveries in 2025 were nearly 1.64 million vehicles. Additionally, the company sells batteries for stationary storage for residential and commercial properties, including utilities, solar panels, and solar roofs for energy generation. Tesla also owns a fast-charging network and a US auto insurance business.
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