K+S AG (CHIX:SDFD) FCF Margin %: 8.11% (As of Mar. 2026)

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CHIX:SDFD K+S AG CHIX:SDFD
62 GF Score
Price €12.96
GF Value €11.68
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is K+S AG FCF Margin %?

K+S AG CHIX:SDFD 62 FCF Margin % is 8.11% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SDFD with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 248 Agriculture companies, K+S AG ranks better than 54.03% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. K+S AG's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €86 Mil. K+S AG's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,061 Mil. Therefore, K+S AG's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.11%.

As of today, K+S AG's current FCF Yield % is 2.76%.

The historical rank and industry rank for K+S AG's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:SDFd' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.17   Med: -0.36   Max: 16.16
Current: 1.92


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of K+S AG was 16.16%. The lowest was -22.17%. And the median was -0.36%.

CHIX:SDFd's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
54.03% of 248 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 0.845 vs CHIX:SDFd: 1.92


K+S AG FCF Margin % Related Terms


K+S AG FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for K+S AG'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.

K+S AG FCF Margin % Chart

K+S AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.99 16.16 8.75 1.88 0.28

K+S AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.50 -1.10 3.14 -3.43 8.11

CHIX:SDFD vs CTVA, CF, MOS: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, K+S AG'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.


K+S AG FCF Margin % vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, K+S AG's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where K+S AG's FCF Margin % falls into.


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K+S AG FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

K+S AG's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=10.1/3647.9
=0.28 %

K+S AG's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=86/1060.8
=8.11 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 8.11% mean?
K+S AG (CHIX:SDFD) has a FCF Margin % of 8.11% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on K+S AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, K+S AG ranks #114 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 46%.
Is K+S AG's FCF Margin % too high?
K+S AG's current FCF Margin % is 8.11%. The Agriculture industry median FCF Margin % is 0.85. K+S AG's value of 8.11% is 859.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, K+S AG ranks #114 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, K+S AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K+S AG's FCF Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, K+S AG ranks #114 out of 248 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts K+S AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.85. K+S AG's value of 8.11% is 859.8% above this benchmark. 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 an Agriculture company?
The median FCF Margin % among Agriculture companies is 0.85, based on 248 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. K+S AG's current FCF Margin % of 8.11% is 859.8% 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 K+S AG and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K+S AG's current FCF Margin % is 8.11%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K+S AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K+S AG (CHIX:SDFD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.68, compared to a current price of €12.96 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 8.11% and 859.8% above the Agriculture industry median of 0.85. K+S AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 K+S AG (CHIX:SDFD), the current FCF Margin % is 8.11% 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 K+S AG (CHIX:SDFD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K+S AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €12.96 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.68. GuruFocus considers K+S AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SDFD:

  • FCF Margin %: 8.11%
  • GF Value™: €11.68 vs. price of €12.96 (11% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 859.8% above the Agriculture median (#114 of 248)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SDFD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


K+S AG Business Description

Address Bertha-von-Suttner-Strasse 7, Kassel, DEU, 34131
K+S AG produces two products: fertilizer and salt. The company engaged in business with potash and magnesium products from plants in Germany and Canadian sites in Bethune, as well as the European salt activities. It also includes the waste disposal and recycling business in Germany. extraction and processing of raw materials.
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