The historical rank and industry rank for Crown Holdings's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CCK'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.61 Med: 3.24 Max: 9.03
Current: 7.81
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Crown Holdings was 9.03%. The lowest was -8.61%. And the median was 3.24%.
CCK's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 77.16% of 394
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.68
vs CCK: 7.81
Crown Holdings FCF Margin % Related Terms
Crown Holdings FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crown Holdings'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, Crown Holdings'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.
Crown Holdings FCF Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Crown Holdings's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crown Holdings'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.
Crown Holdings (CCK) has a FCF Margin % of -4.33% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Crown Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #90 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is Crown Holdings' FCF Margin % too high?
Crown Holdings' current FCF Margin % is -4.33%. Based on the distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #90 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Crown Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crown Holdings' FCF Margin % compare to AVY and BALL?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #90 out of 394 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Crown Holdings in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.68. 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 2.68, 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 Crown Holdings and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crown Holdings's current FCF Margin % is -4.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crown Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Holdings (CCK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $101.46, compared to a current price of $110.01 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -4.33%. Crown Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Crown Holdings (CCK), the current FCF Margin % is -4.33% 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 Crown Holdings (CCK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $110.01 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $101.46.
GuruFocus considers Crown Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CCK:
FCF Margin %: -4.33%
GF Value™: $101.46 vs. price of $110.01 (8.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CCK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crown Holdings Inc is a producer of metal packaging. The company manufactures beverage cans, metal food cans, and closures, as well as aerosol cans. With the purchase of Signode, the company also has a presence in a wide variety of protective transport packaging. Although it's headquartered in the United States, the vast majority of Crown's sales come from its operations in Europe, South America, and Southeast Asia.
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