Ternium Argentina (BUE:TXAR) FCF Margin %: -4.99% (As of Mar. 2026)

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BUE:TXAR Ternium Argentina SA BUE:TXAR
82 GF Score
Price ARS664.50
GF Value ARS1,420.58
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Ternium Argentina FCF Margin %?

Ternium Argentina BUE:TXAR -0.97% 82 FCF Margin % is -4.99% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BUE:TXAR with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS1,420.58 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Steel companies, Ternium Argentina ranks better than 80.52% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Ternium Argentina's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS-30,383 Mil. Ternium Argentina's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS609,149 Mil. Therefore, Ternium Argentina's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.99%.

As of today, Ternium Argentina's current FCF Yield % is 6.38%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ternium Argentina's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

BUE:TXAR' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.48   Med: 10.08   Max: 28.45
Current: 7.33


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Ternium Argentina was 28.45%. The lowest was -20.48%. And the median was 10.08%.

BUE:TXAR's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
80.52% of 611 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.14 vs BUE:TXAR: 7.33


Ternium Argentina FCF Margin % Related Terms


Ternium Argentina FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ternium Argentina'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.

Ternium Argentina FCF Margin % Chart

Ternium Argentina Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.38 23.21 28.45 -20.48 5.54

Ternium Argentina Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -17.25 17.32 10.74 6.06 -4.99

BUE:TXAR vs NUE, STLD, RS: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Ternium Argentina'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.


Ternium Argentina FCF Margin % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Ternium Argentina's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ternium Argentina's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Ternium Argentina FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Ternium Argentina's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=139371/2514965
=5.54 %

Ternium Argentina's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-30383/609149
=-4.99 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -4.99% mean?
Ternium Argentina (BUE:TXAR) has a FCF Margin % of -4.99% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Ternium Argentina and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ternium Argentina ranks #119 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Ternium Argentina's FCF Margin % too high?
Ternium Argentina's current FCF Margin % is -4.99%. Based on the distribution chart, Ternium Argentina ranks #119 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ternium Argentina has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ternium Argentina's FCF Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Ternium Argentina ranks #119 out of 611 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Ternium Argentina in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.14. 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 Steel company?
The median FCF Margin % among Steel companies is 1.14, based on 611 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. 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 Ternium Argentina and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ternium Argentina's current FCF Margin % is -4.99%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ternium Argentina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ternium Argentina (BUE:TXAR) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS1,420.58, compared to a current price of ARS664.50 — trading 53.2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -4.99%. Ternium Argentina's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 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 Ternium Argentina (BUE:TXAR), the current FCF Margin % is -4.99% 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 Ternium Argentina (BUE:TXAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ternium Argentina stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ARS664.50 is trading 53.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS1,420.58. GuruFocus considers Ternium Argentina to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:TXAR:

  • FCF Margin %: -4.99%
  • GF Value™: ARS1,420.58 vs. price of ARS664.50 (53.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:TXAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ternium Argentina Business Description

Address Avenida Leandro N. Alem 1067, Building AAF, Buenos Aires, ARG, C1001
Ternium Argentina SA manufactures and processes a broad range of steel products. Its products include hot and cold rolled, hot-dip galvanized & electro-galvanized and pre-painted steel sheets and tinplate. Geographically the group is based in Argentina.
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