ACCO BrandsACCO +2.06%65 FCF Margin % is 0.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 7.39. GuruFocus rates ACCO with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,036 Industrial Products companies, ACCO Brands ranks better than 55.9% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. ACCO Brands's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1 Mil. ACCO Brands's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $344 Mil. Therefore, ACCO Brands's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.41%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ACCO Brands's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ACCO'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.14 Med: 7.39 Max: 9.54
Current: 3.15
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of ACCO Brands was 9.54%. The lowest was 3.14%. And the median was 7.39%.
ACCO's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 55.9% of 3036
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.565
vs ACCO: 3.15
ACCO Brands FCF Margin % Related Terms
ACCO Brands FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ACCO Brands'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 Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, ACCO Brands'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.
ACCO Brands FCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ACCO Brands's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACCO Brands'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.
ACCO Brands (ACCO) has a FCF Margin % of 0.41% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on ACCO Brands and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 7.39. Over the past decade, ACCO Brands' FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.14 to 9.54. According to the industry distribution chart, ACCO Brands ranks #1339 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 44.1%.
Is ACCO Brands' FCF Margin % too high?
ACCO Brands' current FCF Margin % of 0.41% is 94% below median its 10-year median of 7.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.14 to a high of 9.54. The Industrial Products industry median FCF Margin % is 1.57. ACCO Brands' value of 0.41% is 73.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACCO Brands ranks #1339 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ACCO Brands has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACCO Brands' FCF Margin % compare to XRX and ACTG?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ACCO Brands ranks #1339 out of 3036 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts ACCO Brands in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.57. ACCO Brands' value of 0.41% is 73.8% below this benchmark. Historically, ACCO Brands' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.14 to 9.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.39 vs. the industry median of 1.57, ACCO Brands has consistently been below 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 FCF Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 1.57, based on 3,036 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. ACCO Brands's current FCF Margin % of 0.41% is 73.8% below 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 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 ACCO Brands and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACCO Brands's current FCF Margin % is 0.41%, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 7.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACCO Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACCO Brands (ACCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.22, compared to a current price of $3.97 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 0.41%, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 7.39 and 73.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.57. ACCO Brands' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 ACCO Brands (ACCO), the current FCF Margin % is 0.41% as of Mar. 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 ACCO Brands (ACCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACCO Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.97 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.22.
GuruFocus considers ACCO Brands to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ACCO:
FCF Margin %: 0.41% (94% below median its 10-year median of 7.39)
GF Value™: $4.22 vs. price of $3.97 (5.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.8% below the Industrial Products median (#1339 of 3036)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ACCO Brands Corp is a consumer, technology and business branded products company providing brands and product solutions used in schools, homes and at work. Its brands include At-A-Glance, Barrilito, Buro, Esselte, Five Star, Foroni, GBC, Hilroy, Kensington, Leitz, Mead, PowerA, Quartet, Rapid, Swingline and Tilibra. The Company's product categories include gaming and computer accessories, storage and organization, notebooks, shredding, laminating and binding machines, dry erase boards and do-it-yourself tools. The Company operates through two segments, Americas and International. Americas includes the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico and Chile, and International includes EMEA, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Its products are sold in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, Brazil and Mexico.
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