Freelancer Ltd (FLN) fair value: what the stock is really worth
As of Sep 29, 2026: fair value of Freelancer Ltd A$0.09, price A$0.12, upside -26.5%, quality 65 out of 100. Calculated from audited financials with 26 valuation models and 37 quality factors, updated daily.
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Price vs Fair Value
White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 27, 2026.
How to read this chart
60‑month range A$0.0970 – A$1.13 · fair‑value band A$0.0600 – A$0.1200 · the A$0.1225 price screens above the A$0.0900 fair value. Dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 27, 2026.
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Freelancer Limited operates a freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in Australia. The company operates in two segments, Online Marketplace and Online Payment Services.
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Freelancer Limited operates a freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in Australia. The company operates in two segments, Online Marketplace and Online Payment Services. Its marketplace allows employers to hire freelancers in the field of software development, writing, data entry and design, engineering, sciences, sales and marketing, and accounting and legal services. The company connects employers and freelancers from approximately 247 countries, regions, and territories. It also provides escrow payment services. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Sydney, Australia.
Stock analysis
Freelancer Ltd (FLN) currently trades at A$0.1225, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is A$0.0900, implying the stock looks roughly 36.1% overvalued today.
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Valuation
Bull case: the DCF Models group reads highest at a median of A$0.2200 per share, and 11 of the 24 models we run sit above the A$0.1225 price.
Bear case: the Earnings-Based group reads lowest at A$0.0300, and 13 of the 24 models stay below the price. Evidence for this calculation is low.
Scenario range: A$0.0600 (bear) to A$0.1200 (bull), the price of A$0.1225 sits above it. Bear and bull are the same models on cautious and optimistic assumptions, a range, not a price target.
Quality & growth
The Quality Score stands at 65/100 (solid quality), in the Communication Services sector.
Weak Growth: Revenue growth is inconsistent: the periods point in different directions, so there is no trend to rely on.
Freelancer Ltd reported revenue of A$53.2M in FY2025 versus A$57.4M in FY2021, a compound −1.9%/yr. Reported net income was A$2.2M in FY2025.
Key figures
Market cap A$55.2M (≈ $38.8M) · P/S ratio 0.85 · Net margin 4.1% · Return on equity 8.4% · Return on assets (EBIT) 0.6% · Operating margin −2.6% · Revenue (TTM) A$53.2M · Revenue growth (YoY) +0.4%.
Competitive moat
Our AI-assisted moat analysis scores the competitive advantage at 48 out of 100 (low confidence).
What moves the price
The share trades about 55% below its 52-week high and 26% above its 52-week low, currently below its 200-day average.
For context, the median of 10 Communication Services peers we cover trades at 10% fair-value upside, at −27%, FLN screens richer than that median.
Fair Value models
Bear A$0.0600Fair Value A$0.0900Bull A$0.1200
Model ⓘEach model values the company its own way (discounted cash flow, earnings, assets, dividends). The fair value above is their evidence-weighted blend, not the output of a single model.Bear ⓘBear = the cautious scenario: the same model computed with conservative anchors (lower growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bull it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.BaseBull ⓘBull = the optimistic scenario: the same model computed with favourable anchors (higher growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bear it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target. If a model's bull case is above four times its base value, the table shows that limit with a > sign (like the overall Bull above): beyond it no assumption holds.Evidence ⓘEvidence = how well-backed THIS model's estimate is for this stock (0–100): how complete and reliable its input data are, and how well the model fits the company. The final Fair Value is an evidence-weighted blend, so better-evidenced models count more. Green ≥70, amber 50–69, grey below 50.
Growth Quality ⓘGrowth is valuable only when reinvestment earns attractive returns (Aswath Damodaran): sustainable growth depends on return on capital, reinvestment and efficiency. Basis: total company revenue over the periods shown on the cards (3Y/5Y/all years), not per share, so a merger can show up as a growth jump; per-share earnings growth is in the value-creation card.40/100
Revenue growth is inconsistent: the periods point in different directions, so there is no trend to rely on.
Revenue growth 1 year
+4.3%
Revenue growth 3 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
−1.5%
Revenue growth 5 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
−2.0%
Start year 2020 (pandemic). Over 10 years: +3.3% a year
Revenue growth 16 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+22.8%
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Profit margin (trend) ⓘOperating margin then vs now, from reported annual statements. A falling margin after a boom year is the classic peak-earnings signal: the growth rate then leans on an inflated base.
−0.5% (2020) → 1.3% (2025)
What shareholders gained per year ⓘWe only publish this rate when it is defensible. Reason: rate outside our plausibility band
not computed
Growth Forecast
Little optimism in the price
The price assumes less growth than the company has delivered so far.
What the price assumes ⓘThis turns our valuation around: instead of asking what the share is worth, it asks what growth the current price requires. It uses the cash the company keeps after all spending (free cash flow), the same discount rate as our models, five years of growth, then slowing evenly to 2 % a year by year ten. Compared with the analysts' sales forecasts extended to the same five years (at least three analysts, for context only, it does not enter the Fair Value): within 3 percentage points counts as "in line" (amber), below that little optimism (green), above that a lot of optimism (red).
−19.0%
Yearly growth needed for the next five years to justify today's price.
What forecasts expect
n/a
No analyst forecast available.
After inflation (Australia: IMF forecast 3.0% a year to 2030, 2.9% from 2016 to 2025) that is about −21.3% a year for the price.
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Peer GroupⓘHow this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.Internet Content & Information · 139 stocks
Beats the industry median on 5/11 measures
A mixed picture versus its industry peers.
Valuation
Quality Score65 · Above median
Fair Value upside−26.5% · Below median
Profitability
Return on equity (TTM)8.4% · Above median
Return on assets0.5% · Below median
Net margin (TTM)4.1% · Above median
Operating margin (TTM)−2.6% · Below median
Growth and dividend
Revenue growth0.4% · Below median
Balance sheet
Debt / equity0.14× · Above median
Valuation Multiplesvs Internet Content & Information median · lower = cheaper
P/B1.70× · book value is mostly goodwill ⓘGoodwill and other intangible assets are larger than the equity. The book value mainly reflects prices paid for past acquisitions, so we do not rank this P/B against the peer group.
P/S (TTM)0.73× · Cheaper than median
P/FCF5.2× · Cheapest 25%
EV/EBITDA26.4× · Priciest 25%
Strength profile in five axes (Snowflake)
This stockSector peers
VALUE (fair-value potential)0· sector 44
FUTURE (revenue growth)2· sector 31
PAST (return on equity)33· sector 17
HEALTH (low debt)93· sector 98
DIVIDEND (yield)0· sector 37
VALUE 0: the price sits above our fair-value range.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Freelancer Ltd (FLN) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Sep 27, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of A$0.0900 versus a price of A$0.1225, about −27% upside (overvalued).
What is the fair value of FLN?
Our model-based fair value for Freelancer Ltd is A$0.0900 (as of Sep 27, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price: A$0.1225.
What is the quality score of FLN?
Freelancer Ltd has a Quality Score of 65/100. It measures business quality (profitability, growth, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, investment discipline, share issuance). Market factors such as price momentum and volatility do not enter the number; they are shown separately in the detail view.
What is the price target for Freelancer Ltd (FLN)?
Our model-based price target is the fair value of A$0.0900 (as of Sep 27, 2026) from 24 valuation models. Cautious scenario A$0.0600, optimistic scenario A$0.1200. It is a calculation from audited fundamentals, not an analyst target.
What is the Freelancer Ltd stock forecast for 2026?
Our models put fair value at A$0.0900, about −27% upside versus a price of A$0.1225 (overvalued). Cautious scenario A$0.0600, optimistic scenario A$0.1200. The calculation is refreshed regularly with new filings.
What is the revenue of Freelancer Ltd (FLN)?
Freelancer Ltd reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about A$53.2M (latest available figure, as of Sep 27, 2026).
What growth is priced into Freelancer Ltd (FLN)?
For today's price to be fair in a discounted-cash-flow model, Freelancer Ltd would have to grow free cash flow by -19.0 % per year for five years (discount rate 8.3 %, then slowing evenly to 2 % perpetual growth by year ten). Over the last 5 years revenue grew -2.0 % per year. As of Sep 27, 2026.
What discount rate (WACC) does the fair value of FLN use?
Our models discount Freelancer Ltd at 8.3 %: a base by market capitalisation (nano), damped by beta 0.46, country premium for Australia. The same rate applies in all 26 models.
What is a reverse DCF?
A reverse DCF turns the usual calculation around. Instead of deriving a value from assumptions, it takes today's price as given and asks: what free-cash-flow growth would a company have to deliver for exactly this price to be fair? The result is not a forecast but the expectation already priced in. For Freelancer Ltd that is -19.0 % per year a year over ten years, using the same discount rate (8.3 %) and the same formula as our fair value.
How much growth has Freelancer Ltd (FLN) delivered so far?
Over the past 5 years revenue at Freelancer Ltd grew -2.0 % a year. The price currently implies -19.0 % per year free-cash-flow growth a year. Comparing the two shows how much confidence is in the price: if it demands more than has been delivered, the business has to accelerate for the maths to work.
How fast is the sector of Freelancer Ltd (FLN) growing?
The median revenue growth in the sector is +5.4 % a year. That is the yardstick for the growth priced into Freelancer Ltd (-19.0 % per year a year): it shows whether the expectation is within the usual range or beyond it.
What is the free cash flow yield of Freelancer Ltd (FLN)?
The free-cash-flow yield on the price is 13.49 %: that much free cash flow Freelancer Ltd produces per unit of market value. When it exceeds the discount rate of our models (8.3 %), the business already earns more than its cost of capital demands, and the price needs little additional growth.
What is the intrinsic value of Freelancer Ltd (FLN)?
Intrinsic value and fair value mean the same thing: what the business is worth on its numbers, independent of the share price. For Freelancer Ltd it is A$0.0900 per share (as of Sep 27, 2026), against a price of A$0.1225. It is the blended result of 24 valuation models (cash flow, earnings, asset, dividend).
Is Freelancer Ltd stock overvalued or undervalued in 2026?
As of Sep 27, 2026, FLN trades above its calculated fair value: price A$0.1225, fair value A$0.0900, a gap of about −27% (overvalued). The calculation is refreshed with each new quarterly report, so the verdict can change during the year.
Is fair value the same as the market price of FLN?
No. The price is what the market pays today (A$0.1225); the fair value is what the company's own numbers justify (A$0.0900). For Freelancer Ltd the two are A$0.0325 per share apart. That gap is exactly why we show both numbers side by side.
How much is Freelancer Ltd worth?
The market values Freelancer Ltd at about A$55.2M (market capitalisation, as of Sep 27, 2026). Per share that is A$0.1225; our models calculate a fair value of A$0.0900 per share.
What do the bullish and bearish scenarios say about FLN?
Our models span a range for Freelancer Ltd: cautious scenario A$0.0600, base A$0.0900, optimistic A$0.1200 per share (as of Sep 27, 2026, price A$0.1225). The range comes from different growth and margin assumptions, not from analyst opinions.
How solid is the balance sheet of Freelancer Ltd (FLN)?
Balance-sheet figures for Freelancer Ltd (as of Sep 27, 2026): return on equity 8.4%, debt of 0.14 per unit of equity. They feed the Quality Score of 65/100, which measures business quality independently of the share price.
How far is FLN from its 52-week high?
Freelancer Ltd trades at A$0.1225, about 55% below its 52-week high of A$0.2750 and 26% above the low of A$0.0970 (as of Sep 29, 2026). Distance from the high says nothing about value: that is what the fair value of A$0.0900 is for.
Which stocks are comparable to Freelancer Ltd?
From the same area (Communication Services) we also value Alphabet Inc, Meta Platforms, Inc, Tencent Holdings, Spotify Technology S.A, among others. Each of them has its own fair-value calculation on this site using the same models, so the comparison is like for like.
Is Freelancer Ltd stock attractive at the current price?
The data as of Sep 27, 2026: price A$0.1225, calculated fair value A$0.0900 (−27%), Quality Score 65/100, from 24 models. Whether that fits your horizon and risk tolerance is your call. We provide the calculation, not investment advice.
How is the fair value of FLN calculated?
We run Freelancer Ltd through 24 models from four families: discounted cash flow, earnings models, asset and balance-sheet models, and dividend models. Every model gets the same audited fundamentals; the result is the weighted average of A$0.0900, with the spread shown as a cautious and an optimistic scenario.
Is it still worth investing in stocks now?
The global stock market currently sits 15.9 % above its aggregate fair value. Freelancer Ltd itself currently trades above fair value. An expensive market is no reason to stay out and no reason to buy everything at once: keep a broad savings plan running, buy single stocks only with money you can do without, and hold part of your money liquid while the market is high. The full picture including sectors is on is it worth investing now.
What is the share price of Freelancer Ltd (FLN)?
The closing price on Sep 29, 2026 was A$0.1225. Our model-based fair value is A$0.0900, about −27% upside (overvalued). We carry closing prices from our data provider, not a live tick.
What should I pay attention to with Freelancer Ltd right now?
The price sits above even our optimistic bull case (A$0.1200). The favourable scenario is already priced in. Solid but not exceptional quality (65/100) and above fair value, neither a clear bargain nor a standout compounder. A fairly wide model range (A$0.0600 to A$0.1200) leaves room in how you read the outcome. Evidence is limited here (fewer models, shorter history), so the fair value is a rougher estimate than usual.
Key figures of Freelancer Ltd
How large is the market capitalisation of Freelancer Ltd (FLN)?
The market capitalisation of Freelancer Ltd is A$55.2M (≈ $38.8M). The stock-market value of the whole company: share price times number of shares. It is what the market asks for the entire business today.
What is the P/S ratio of Freelancer Ltd (FLN)?
The price-to-sales ratio of Freelancer Ltd is 0.85 (last twelve months). Price to sales: market value relative to yearly revenue. Useful when profit is thin or distorted.
What is the net margin of Freelancer Ltd (FLN)?
The net margin of Freelancer Ltd is 4.1% (fiscal year 2025). How much of every unit of revenue ends up as profit. 10% means 10 cents of profit per dollar of sales.
What is the return on equity of Freelancer Ltd (FLN)?
The return on equity (ROE) of Freelancer Ltd is 8.4% (last twelve months). Profit relative to shareholders' equity, how efficiently the company works with its owners' money.
What is the EBIT return on assets of Freelancer Ltd (FLN)?
On an EBIT basis the return on assets of Freelancer Ltd is 0.6% (avg 5y). Operating profit (EBIT) relative to everything the company owns, as a multi-year average. It describes the business model rather than one good or bad year.
What is the operating margin of Freelancer Ltd (FLN)?
The operating margin of Freelancer Ltd is −2.6% (last twelve months). Profit from the core business (before interest and taxes) relative to revenue.
How fast is revenue growing at Freelancer Ltd (FLN)?
Revenue at Freelancer Ltd is growing +0.4% versus a year earlier (3y avg −1.5%). How much revenue grew versus a year earlier (YoY). The 3-year average next to it puts the single year in context.
How fast are earnings growing at Freelancer Ltd (FLN)?
Earnings per share at Freelancer Ltd are growing +36.5% versus a year earlier. How much earnings per share grew versus a year earlier.
How much net cash does Freelancer Ltd (FLN) hold?
Freelancer Ltd holds more cash than debt, A$10.5M net (fiscal year 2025). The company holds more cash than debt, a safety cushion.
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