Barry Callebaut AGBYCBF 64 FCF Margin % is 11.45% as of Feb. 2026, which is 184% above its 10-year median of 4.03. GuruFocus rates BYCBF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $2,577.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,957 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Barry Callebaut AG ranks better than 92.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barry Callebaut AG's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BYCBF'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.62 Med: 4.03 Max: 17.88
Current: 17.88
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Barry Callebaut AG was 17.88%. The lowest was -22.62%. And the median was 4.03%.
BYCBF's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 92.74% of 1957
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.16
vs BYCBF: 17.88
Barry Callebaut AG FCF Margin % Related Terms
Barry Callebaut AG FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barry Callebaut AG'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 Confectioners subindustry, Barry Callebaut AG'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.
Barry Callebaut AG FCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Barry Callebaut AG's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barry Callebaut AG'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.
Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF) has a FCF Margin % of 11.45% as of Feb. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Barry Callebaut AG and its competitors. This is 184% above median its historical median of 4.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Barry Callebaut AG ranks #142 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is Barry Callebaut AG's FCF Margin % too high?
Barry Callebaut AG's current FCF Margin % of 11.45% is 184% above median its 10-year median of 4.03. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. Barry Callebaut AG's value of 11.45% is 430.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barry Callebaut AG ranks #142 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Barry Callebaut AG has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barry Callebaut AG's FCF Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Barry Callebaut AG ranks #142 out of 1957 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Barry Callebaut AG in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. Barry Callebaut AG's value of 11.45% is 430.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.03 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Barry Callebaut 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 FCF Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median FCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.16, based on 1,957 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. Barry Callebaut AG's current FCF Margin % of 11.45% is 430.1% 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 Barry Callebaut AG and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barry Callebaut AG's current FCF Margin % is 11.45%, which is 184% above median its own 10-year median of 4.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barry Callebaut AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2,577.18, compared to a current price of $1,387.89 — trading 46.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 11.45%, which is 184% above median its 10-year median of 4.03 and 430.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.16. Barry Callebaut AG's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF), the current FCF Margin % is 11.45% as of Feb. 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 Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barry Callebaut AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1,387.89 is trading 46.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2,577.18.
GuruFocus considers Barry Callebaut AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BYCBF:
FCF Margin %: 11.45% (184% above median its 10-year median of 4.03)
GF Value™: $2,577.18 vs. price of $1,387.89 (46.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 430.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#142 of 1957)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BYCBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barry Callebaut is the leading global manufacturer and supplier of cocoa and chocolate ingredients, employing over 13,000 people. Customers include food and beverage manufacturers as well as artisans, chocolatiers, pastry chefs, and bakers who use chocolate professionally. Barry Callebaut is vertically integrated, from raw material (cocoa bean) procurement through to chocolate manufacturing, without owning any cocoa farms. The firm produces around 40% of the world's industrial chocolate (open market), and its products are used in approximately 20% of the world's chocolate and cocoa goods.
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