Applied MaterialsCHIX:AP2D 89 FCF Margin % is 2.65% as of Apr. 2026, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 20.40. GuruFocus rates CHIX:AP2D with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €203.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Semiconductors companies, Applied Materials ranks better than 86.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Applied Materials's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:AP2d'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.89 Med: 20.4 Max: 28.64
Current: 18.43
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Applied Materials was 28.64%. The lowest was 17.89%. And the median was 20.40%.
CHIX:AP2d's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 86.79% of 1022
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs CHIX:AP2d: 18.43
Applied Materials FCF Margin % Related Terms
Applied Materials FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Applied Materials'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.
CHIX:AP2D vs LRCX, KLAC, TER: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Applied Materials'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.
Applied Materials FCF Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Applied Materials's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Materials'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.
Applied Materials (CHIX:AP2D) has a FCF Margin % of 2.65% as of Apr. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Applied Materials and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 20.40. Over the past decade, Applied Materials' FCF Margin % has ranged from 17.89 to 28.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #135 out of 1022 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is Applied Materials' FCF Margin % too high?
Applied Materials' current FCF Margin % of 2.65% is 87% below median its 10-year median of 20.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.89 to a high of 28.64. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #135 out of 1022 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Applied Materials has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Materials' FCF Margin % compare to LRCX and KLAC?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #135 out of 1022 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Applied Materials in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Applied Materials' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 17.89 to 28.64 over the past decade. 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 Semiconductors company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Semiconductors industry context. 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 Applied Materials and its competitors. Applied Materials's current FCF Margin % is 2.65%, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 20.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Materials (CHIX:AP2D) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €203.73, compared to a current price of €549.00 — trading 169.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 2.65%, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 20.40. Applied Materials' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Applied Materials (CHIX:AP2D), the current FCF Margin % is 2.65% as of Apr. 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 Applied Materials (CHIX:AP2D) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Materials stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €549.00 is trading 169.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €203.73.
GuruFocus considers Applied Materials to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:AP2D:
FCF Margin %: 2.65% (87% below median its 10-year median of 20.40)
GF Value™: €203.73 vs. price of €549.00 (169.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:AP2D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturer in the world. It has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Applied Materials holds leading market share in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
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