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Alfa Laval ABCHIX:ALFAS 93 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 65.40% as of Jun. 2026, which is 972% above its 10-year median of 6.10. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ALFAS with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of kr487.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,791 Industrial Products companies, Alfa Laval AB ranks better than 88.94% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Alfa Laval AB's average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -25.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 65.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 12.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Free Cash Flow per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Alfa Laval AB was 65.40% per year. The lowest was -27.90% per year. And the median was 6.10% per year.
Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAs) 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Explanation
Free Cash Flow per Share is the amount of Free Cash Flow per outstanding share of the company's stock. Free Cash Flow is considered one of the most important parameters to measure a company's earnings power by value investors because it is not subject to estimates of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (DDA). However, when we look at the Free Cash Flow, we should look from a long term perspective, because any year's Free Cash Flow can be drastically affected by the spending on Property, Plant, & Equipment (PPE) of the business in that year. Over the long term, Free Cash Flow should give pretty good picture on the real earnings power of the company. It's used in the calculation of Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %.
Alfa Laval AB 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Related Terms
CHIX:ALFAS vs GEV, ETN, PH: 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Alfa Laval AB's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year FCF Growth Rate 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.
Alfa Laval AB 3-Year FCF Growth Rate vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Alfa Laval AB's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alfa Laval AB's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Free Cash Flow per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 65.40% mean?
Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) has a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 65.40% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. View historical data for Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. This is 972% above median its historical median of 6.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #198 out of 1791 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Alfa Laval AB's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate too high?
Alfa Laval AB's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 65.40% is 972% above median its 10-year median of 6.10. The Industrial Products industry median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 9.70. Alfa Laval AB's value of 65.40% is 574.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #198 out of 1791 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alfa Laval AB has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alfa Laval AB's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #198 out of 1791 companies for 3-Year FCF Growth Rate. This places Alfa Laval AB in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 9.70. Alfa Laval AB's value of 65.40% is 574.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.10 vs. the industry median of 9.70, Alfa Laval AB has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year FCF Growth Rate for an Industrial Products company?
The median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate among Industrial Products companies is 9.70, based on 1,791 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year FCF Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alfa Laval AB's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 65.40% is 574.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year FCF Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year FCF Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. View historical data for Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 9.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alfa Laval AB's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 65.40%, which is 972% above median its own 10-year median of 6.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alfa Laval AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr487.74, compared to a current price of kr574.50 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 65.40%, which is 972% above median its 10-year median of 6.10 and 574.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 9.70. Alfa Laval AB's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year FCF Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year FCF Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS), the current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 65.40% 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 Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr574.50 is trading 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr487.74.
GuruFocus considers Alfa Laval AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ALFAS:
3-Year FCF Growth Rate: 65.40% (972% above median its 10-year median of 6.10)
GF Value™: kr487.74 vs. price of kr574.50 (17.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 574.2% above the Industrial Products median (#198 of 1791)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ALFAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alfa Laval is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered equipment, primarily in the areas of separation, heat transfer, and fluid handling, used by a diverse range of customers spanning the food, water, energy, and marine industries. These products play a key role in a number of industrial processes, and Alfa Laval enjoys a leading position in all three areas. Alfa Laval's history stretches back 140 years to when its first separator was developed. The company is listed on the Stockholm stock exchange.
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