CascadesCADNF +3.88%62 FCF Margin % is -0.01% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CADNF with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $151.57 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, Cascades ranks worse than 59.9% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Cascades's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-8 Mil. Cascades's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $66,418 Mil. Therefore, Cascades's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.01%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cascades's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CADNF'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.11 Med: 2.65 Max: 6.07
Current: 0.32
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Cascades was 6.07%. The lowest was -8.11%. And the median was 2.65%.
CADNF's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 59.9% of 394
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs CADNF: 0.32
Cascades FCF Margin % Related Terms
Cascades FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cascades'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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, Cascades'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.
Cascades FCF Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cascades's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cascades'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.
Cascades (CADNF) has a FCF Margin % of -0.01% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Cascades and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cascades ranks #236 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 59.9%.
Is Cascades' FCF Margin % too high?
Cascades' current FCF Margin % is -0.01%. Based on the distribution chart, Cascades ranks #236 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cascades has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cascades' FCF Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Cascades ranks #236 out of 394 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Cascades in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.70. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median FCF Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.70, based on 394 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 Cascades and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cascades's current FCF Margin % is -0.01%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cascades stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cascades (CADNF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $151.57, compared to a current price of $8.41 — trading 94.4% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -0.01%. Cascades' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Cascades (CADNF), the current FCF Margin % is -0.01% 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 Cascades (CADNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cascades stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.41 is trading 94.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $151.57.
GuruFocus considers Cascades to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CADNF:
FCF Margin %: -0.01%
GF Value™: $151.57 vs. price of $8.41 (94.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CADNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cascades Inc is a paper and packaging company that produces, converts, and sells packaging and tissue products composed predominantly of recycled fibres. Its customer base includes food processing companies, the maintenance industry, the accommodations and housing industry, micro-businesses, and boutiques. The products are marketed through brands such as Cascades Fresh, Cascades Protect, Cascades IMGN, Cascades PRO, and Cascades Fluff & Tuff, among others. The company is organized into two main business segments: Packaging Products and Tissue Papers. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Packaging Product segment. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the operations located in Canada.
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