Fluent, Inc. (FLNT) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Fluent, Inc. (FLNT) has a Graham intrinsic value of $0.28 per share. At $2.72 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 871% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 1.2% a year to $208.8M, with an average return on invested capital of -24.8%.

Graham intrinsic value
$0.28
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$2.72
Price vs Graham value
871% above
Market cap
$70.6M
Revenue (FY2025)
$208.8M
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
1.2%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
-24.8%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
-$1.5M

FLNT 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $208.8M -$27.2M -$1.05 -$1.5M -9.7% -43.7%
FY2024 $254.6M -$29.3M -$1.80 -$14.1M -9.3% -43.7%
FY2023 $298.4M -$63.2M -$0.77 $8.1M -20.2% -73.4%
FY2022 $361.1M -$123.3M -$1.51 $1.9M -33.1% -69.8%
FY2021 $329.2M -$10.1M -$0.13 $12.4M -1.4% -2.0%
FY2020 $310.7M $2.2M $0.03 $20.2M 2.7% 2.5%
FY2019 $281.7M -$1.7M -$0.02 $23.9M 1.9% 2.1%
FY2018 $250.3M -$17.9M — $23.2M 4.5% 4.4%
FY2017 $211.7M -$53.2M — $1.1M -20.1% -15.7%
FY2016 $186.8M -$29.1M — $1.3M -18.2% -8.5%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

Fluent, Inc. has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 1.2% annually over the past decade.

Fluent, Inc. has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just -24.8% ROIC.

Fluent, Inc. has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, Fluent, Inc. is modeled at 1.2% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $0.28 per share.

FLNT stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Fluent, Inc. (FLNT) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 1.2% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, FLNT's intrinsic value is about $0.28 per share.

Is FLNT stock undervalued?

At $2.72 (close on Oct 17, 2026), FLNT trades 871% above its Graham value of $0.28. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Fluent, Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $186.8M in fiscal 2016 to $208.8M in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. Net income was -$27.2M in fiscal 2025.

Does Fluent, Inc. generate free cash flow?

Fluent, Inc. generated -$1.5M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 8 of the last 10 reported years.

What is FLNT's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was -24.8%, and average return on equity was -45.2%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this FLNT data come from?

From Fluent, Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed May 13, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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