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Continental AGXSWX:CON 59 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 106.80% as of Jun. 2026, which is 2273% above its 10-year median of 4.50. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CON with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF36.84. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 803 Vehicles & Parts companies, Continental AG ranks better than 95.02% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Continental AG's average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -30.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 106.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 22.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -10.50% 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 Continental AG was 330.10% per year. The lowest was -52.70% per year. And the median was 4.50% per year.
Continental AG (XSWX:CON) 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) %.
Continental AG 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:CON vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Continental AG'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.
Continental AG 3-Year FCF Growth Rate vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Continental AG's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Continental AG'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 106.80% mean?
Continental AG (XSWX:CON) has a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 106.80% 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 Continental AG and its competitors. This is 2273% above median its historical median of 4.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Continental AG ranks #40 out of 803 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Continental AG's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate too high?
Continental AG's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 106.80% is 2273% above median its 10-year median of 4.50. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 8.80. Continental AG's value of 106.80% is 1113.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Continental AG ranks #40 out of 803 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Continental AG has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Continental AG's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Continental AG ranks #40 out of 803 companies for 3-Year FCF Growth Rate. This places Continental AG in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 8.80. Continental AG's value of 106.80% is 1113.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.50 vs. the industry median of 8.80, Continental AG 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.80, based on 803 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. Continental AG's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 106.80% is 1113.6% 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 Continental AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Continental AG's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 106.80%, which is 2273% above median its own 10-year median of 4.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Continental AG stock overvalued right now?
Continental AG (XSWX:CON) has a current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 106.80%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF36.84, compared to a current price of CHF64.22 — trading 74.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 106.80%, which is 2273% above median its 10-year median of 4.50 and 1113.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.80. Continental AG's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 Continental AG (XSWX:CON), the current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 106.80% 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 Continental AG (XSWX:CON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Continental AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF64.22 is trading 74.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF36.84.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CON:
3-Year FCF Growth Rate: 106.80% (2273% above median its 10-year median of 4.50)
GF Value™: CHF36.84 vs. price of CHF64.22 (74.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1113.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#40 of 803)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:CON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Following the spinoff of its automotive middleware business in 2025 and the planned sale of ContiTech, the rubber solutions business, in 2026, Continental will be a pure-play tire manufacturer. According to our research, Continental Tires is the fourth-largest branded tire manufacturer internationally, with approximately 7% market share globally, behind Michelin, Bridgestone, and Goodyear, with global market shares of around 14%, 14% and 9%, respectively. Geographically, its operations remain Europe-heavy, where it derives 52% of revenue, followed by North America, and Asia-Pacific and "other," contributing 29% and 19%, respectively. Twenty-four percent of tires are sold into the new vehicle market with automotive original equipment as customers, and 76% sold as replacement tires.
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