Wacker Chemie AGCHIX:WCHD 67 FCF Margin % is 5.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 5.66. GuruFocus rates CHIX:WCHD with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €75.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,573 Chemicals companies, Wacker Chemie AG ranks better than 82.01% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wacker Chemie AG's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:WCHd'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.26 Med: 5.66 Max: 13.79
Current: 10.87
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Wacker Chemie AG was 13.79%. The lowest was -6.26%. And the median was 5.66%.
CHIX:WCHd's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 82.01% of 1573
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.91
vs CHIX:WCHd: 10.87
Wacker Chemie AG FCF Margin % Related Terms
Wacker Chemie AG FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wacker Chemie 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.
CHIX:WCHD vs LIN, SHW, ECL: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Wacker Chemie 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.
Wacker Chemie AG FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Wacker Chemie AG's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wacker Chemie AG'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.
Wacker Chemie AG (CHIX:WCHD) has a FCF Margin % of 5.50% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Wacker Chemie AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #283 out of 1573 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 18%.
Is Wacker Chemie AG's FCF Margin % too high?
Wacker Chemie AG's current FCF Margin % of 5.50% is near median its 10-year median of 5.66. The Chemicals industry median FCF Margin % is 1.91. Wacker Chemie AG's value of 5.50% is 188% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #283 out of 1573 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wacker Chemie AG has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wacker Chemie AG's FCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #283 out of 1573 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Wacker Chemie AG in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.91. Wacker Chemie AG's value of 5.50% is 188% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.66 vs. the industry median of 1.91, Wacker Chemie AG 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 Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.91, based on 1,573 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. Wacker Chemie AG's current FCF Margin % of 5.50% is 188% 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 Wacker Chemie AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wacker Chemie AG's current FCF Margin % is 5.50%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wacker Chemie AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Chemie AG (CHIX:WCHD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €75.09, compared to a current price of €104.90 — trading 39.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 5.50%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.66 and 188% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.91. Wacker Chemie AG's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Wacker Chemie AG (CHIX:WCHD), the current FCF Margin % is 5.50% 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 Wacker Chemie AG (CHIX:WCHD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Chemie AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €104.90 is trading 39.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €75.09.
GuruFocus considers Wacker Chemie AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:WCHD:
FCF Margin %: 5.50% (near median its 10-year median of 5.66)
GF Value™: €75.09 vs. price of €104.90 (39.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 188% above the Chemicals median (#283 of 1573)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:WCHD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wacker Chemie AG manufactures and sells chemicals and silicon-based products. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The Wacker Silicones segment, which generates the majority revenue of any segment, sells silicon- and methanol-based products, including durable insulators, lubricants, and sealants. The Wacker Polymers segment provides chemical binders and additives used in construction industry products. The Wacker Biosolutions segment sells chemicals to the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. The Wacker Polysilicon segment sells material for solar power and semiconductors. The majority of revenue comes from Europe, China, India, Asia and South Korea.
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