China Mengniu Dairy CoCIADY +2.13%77 FCF Margin % is 11.07% as of Dec. 2025, which is 186% above its 10-year median of 3.87. GuruFocus rates CIADY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,956 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, China Mengniu Dairy Co ranks better than 73.26% on this metric.
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For the Packaged Foods subindustry, China Mengniu Dairy Co'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.
China Mengniu Dairy Co FCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Mengniu Dairy Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Mengniu Dairy Co'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.
China Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADY) has a FCF Margin % of 11.07% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on China Mengniu Dairy Co and its competitors. This is 186% above median its historical median of 3.87. Over the past decade, China Mengniu Dairy Co's FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.23 to 7.69. According to the industry distribution chart, China Mengniu Dairy Co ranks #523 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 26.7%.
Is China Mengniu Dairy Co's FCF Margin % too high?
China Mengniu Dairy Co's current FCF Margin % of 11.07% is 186% above median its 10-year median of 3.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.23 to a high of 7.69. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. China Mengniu Dairy Co's value of 11.07% is 413.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Mengniu Dairy Co ranks #523 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Mengniu Dairy Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Mengniu Dairy Co's FCF Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, China Mengniu Dairy Co ranks #523 out of 1956 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts China Mengniu Dairy Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. China Mengniu Dairy Co's value of 11.07% is 413.7% above this benchmark. Historically, China Mengniu Dairy Co's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.23 to 7.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.87 vs. the industry median of 2.16, China Mengniu Dairy Co 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 2.16, based on 1,956 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. China Mengniu Dairy Co's current FCF Margin % of 11.07% is 413.7% 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 China Mengniu Dairy Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Mengniu Dairy Co's current FCF Margin % is 11.07%, which is 186% above median its own 10-year median of 3.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Mengniu Dairy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.21, compared to a current price of $21.05 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 11.07%, which is 186% above median its 10-year median of 3.87 and 413.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.16. China Mengniu Dairy Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 China Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADY), the current FCF Margin % is 11.07% 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 China Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Mengniu Dairy Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $21.05 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.21.
GuruFocus considers China Mengniu Dairy Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CIADY:
FCF Margin %: 11.07% (186% above median its 10-year median of 3.87)
GF Value™: $21.21 vs. price of $21.05 (0.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 413.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#523 of 1956)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CIADY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Mengniu Dairy is China's second-largest dairy producer by market share. The company produces a wide range of dairy products, including liquid milk, yogurt, ice cream, infant milk formula, and cheese. Liquid milk, composed of milk, milk beverages, and yogurt, contributed roughly 80% of Mengniu's revenue in 2024. Flagship lineups include Deluxe, Mengniu Pure Milk, Just Yoghurt, and Yoyi C. Mengniu also owns two infant formula brands, Yashili and Bellamy, as well as Milkground, a cheese brand.
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