AlpekALPKF +0.48%48 FCF Margin % is 6.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 5.04. GuruFocus rates ALPKF with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Alpek ranks better than 64.47% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Alpek's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $107 Mil. Alpek's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,650 Mil. Therefore, Alpek's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alpek's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ALPKF'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 5.04 Max: 9.04
Current: 5.17
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Alpek was 9.04%. The lowest was 0.04%. And the median was 5.04%.
ALPKF's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 64.47% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.78
vs ALPKF: 5.17
Alpek FCF Margin % Related Terms
Alpek FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alpek'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Alpek'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.
Alpek FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Alpek's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alpek'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.
Alpek (ALPKF) has a FCF Margin % of 6.50% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Alpek and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 5.04. Over the past decade, Alpek's FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.04 to 9.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Alpek ranks #561 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is Alpek's FCF Margin % too high?
Alpek's current FCF Margin % of 6.50% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 5.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 9.04. The Chemicals industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. Alpek's value of 6.50% is 265.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alpek ranks #561 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alpek has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alpek's FCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Alpek ranks #561 out of 1579 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Alpek in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. Alpek's value of 6.50% is 265.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Alpek's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.04 to 9.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.04 vs. the industry median of 1.78, Alpek 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 FCF Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.78, based on 1,579 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. Alpek's current FCF Margin % of 6.50% is 265.2% 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 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 Alpek and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alpek's current FCF Margin % is 6.50%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 5.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alpek stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpek (ALPKF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.61, compared to a current price of $0.68 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 6.50%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 5.04 and 265.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.78. Alpek's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Alpek (ALPKF), the current FCF Margin % is 6.50% 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 Alpek (ALPKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpek stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.68 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.61.
GuruFocus considers Alpek to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALPKF:
FCF Margin %: 6.50% (29% above median its 10-year median of 5.04)
GF Value™: $0.61 vs. price of $0.68 (11.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 265.2% above the Chemicals median (#561 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALPKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alpek SA is a petrochemical company with operations through two business segments: Polyester and Plastic and Chemicals. The Polyester segment comprises the production of purified terephthalic acid (PTA), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), recycled PET (rPET), and polyester fibers, which are mainly used for food and beverage packaging, textile and industrial filament markets, and The Plastics & Chemicals business segment comprises the production of polypropylene (PP), expandable styrene (EPS and Arcel), fertilizers and other chemicals, which serves a wide range of markets, including the consumer goods, automotive, construction, agriculture, pharmaceutical, and other markets. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the polyester segment.
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