CCL IndustriesCCDBF +1.74%86 FCF Margin % is 1.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 8.43. GuruFocus rates CCDBF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, CCL Industries ranks better than 86.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CCL Industries's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CCDBF'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.13 Med: 8.43 Max: 11.45
Current: 11.15
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of CCL Industries was 11.45%. The lowest was 8.13%. And the median was 8.43%.
CCDBF's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 86.29% of 394
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs CCDBF: 11.15
CCL Industries FCF Margin % Related Terms
CCL Industries FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CCL Industries'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, CCL Industries'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.
CCL Industries FCF Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CCL Industries's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CCL Industries'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.
CCL Industries (CCDBF) has a FCF Margin % of 1.89% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on CCL Industries and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 8.43. Over the past decade, CCL Industries' FCF Margin % has ranged from 8.13 to 11.45. According to the industry distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #54 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is CCL Industries' FCF Margin % too high?
CCL Industries' current FCF Margin % of 1.89% is 78% below median its 10-year median of 8.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.13 to a high of 11.45. The Packaging & Containers industry median FCF Margin % is 2.70. CCL Industries' value of 1.89% is 30% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #54 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CCL Industries has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CCL Industries' FCF Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #54 out of 394 companies for FCF Margin %. This places CCL Industries in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.70. CCL Industries' value of 1.89% is 30% below this benchmark. Historically, CCL Industries' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 8.13 to 11.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.43 vs. the industry median of 2.70, CCL Industries 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 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. CCL Industries's current FCF Margin % of 1.89% is 30% 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 CCL Industries 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. CCL Industries's current FCF Margin % is 1.89%, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 8.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CCL Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CCL Industries (CCDBF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $60.34, compared to a current price of $63.98 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 1.89%, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 8.43 and 30% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.70. CCL Industries' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 CCL Industries (CCDBF), the current FCF Margin % is 1.89% 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 CCL Industries (CCDBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CCL Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $63.98 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $60.34.
GuruFocus considers CCL Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CCDBF:
FCF Margin %: 1.89% (78% below median its 10-year median of 8.43)
GF Value™: $60.34 vs. price of $63.98 (6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30% below the Packaging & Containers median (#54 of 394)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CCDBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CCL Industries Inc manufactures and sells packaging and packaging-related products. The company operates through various segments, which include The CCL segment, which generates the majority of revenue, and sells pressure-sensitive and extruded film materials used for labels on consumer packaging, healthcare, automotive, and consumer durable products. The Avery segment sells software, labels, tags, dividers, badges, and specialty card products under the Avery brand. The Checkpoint segment includes the manufacturing and selling of technology-driven, inventory management and labeling solutions. Innovia segment manufactures specialty films. Its geographical segments include Canada; USA and Puerto Rico; Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina; Europe; and Asia, Australia, Africa, and New Zealand.
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