L'OrealCHIX:ORP -0.01%93 FCF Margin % is 20.48% as of Dec. 2025, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 15.20. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ORP with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €413.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,955 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, L'Oreal ranks better than 91.1% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. L'Oreal's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €4,420 Mil. L'Oreal's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €21,579 Mil. Therefore, L'Oreal's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 20.48%.
The historical rank and industry rank for L'Oreal's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ORp'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.9 Med: 15.2 Max: 19.58
Current: 16.26
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of L'Oreal was 19.58%. The lowest was 12.90%. And the median was 15.20%.
CHIX:ORp's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 91.1% of 1955
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.15
vs CHIX:ORp: 16.26
L'Oreal FCF Margin % Related Terms
L'Oreal FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L'Oreal'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 Household & Personal Products subindustry, L'Oreal'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.
L'Oreal FCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, L'Oreal's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L'Oreal'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.
L'Oreal (CHIX:ORP) has a FCF Margin % of 20.48% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on L'Oreal and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 15.20. Over the past decade, L'Oreal's FCF Margin % has ranged from 12.90 to 19.58. According to the industry distribution chart, L'Oreal ranks #174 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is L'Oreal's FCF Margin % too high?
L'Oreal's current FCF Margin % of 20.48% is 35% above median its 10-year median of 15.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.90 to a high of 19.58. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median FCF Margin % is 2.15. L'Oreal's value of 20.48% is 852.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L'Oreal ranks #174 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, L'Oreal has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L'Oreal's FCF Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, L'Oreal ranks #174 out of 1955 companies for FCF Margin %. This places L'Oreal in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.15. L'Oreal's value of 20.48% is 852.6% above this benchmark. Historically, L'Oreal's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 12.90 to 19.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.20 vs. the industry median of 2.15, L'Oreal 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 2.15, based on 1,955 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. L'Oreal's current FCF Margin % of 20.48% is 852.6% 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 L'Oreal and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L'Oreal's current FCF Margin % is 20.48%, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 15.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is L'Oreal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L'Oreal (CHIX:ORP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €413.71, compared to a current price of €377.70 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 20.48%, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 15.20 and 852.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.15. L'Oreal's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 3 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 L'Oreal (CHIX:ORP), the current FCF Margin % is 20.48% as of Dec. 2025. 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 L'Oreal (CHIX:ORP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L'Oreal stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €377.70 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €413.71.
GuruFocus considers L'Oreal to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ORP:
FCF Margin %: 20.48% (35% above median its 10-year median of 15.20)
GF Value™: €413.71 vs. price of €377.70 (8.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 852.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#174 of 1955)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ORP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
L'Oréal is the largest beauty product maker in the world, with consumer products (37% of sales) and luxury beauty (35%) the major segments, followed by derma skin care (16%) and professional products (12%). The firm also has a diversified geographic footprint, generating 34% of sales in Europe, 27% from North America, 23% in North Asia, and the rest from various emerging markets across South Asia, Latin America, and Africa. L'Oréal owns a mix of premium and mass beauty brands sold through a wide range of channels such as mass retail, drugstores, department stores, travel retail, e-commerce, hair salons, and medi-spas. Leading brands include Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent, Maybelline, Kiehl's, L'Oréal Paris, Kerastase, CeraVe, Garnier, and Armani.
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