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CaesarstoneCSTE +5.79%59 FCF Margin % is 1.66% as of Jun. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 5.28. GuruFocus rates CSTE with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,770 Construction companies, Caesarstone ranks worse than 76.38% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Caesarstone's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.6 Mil. Caesarstone's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $96.6 Mil. Therefore, Caesarstone's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.66%.
The historical data trend for Caesarstone'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 Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Caesarstone'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.
Caesarstone FCF Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Caesarstone's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caesarstone'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.
Caesarstone (CSTE) has a FCF Margin % of 1.66% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Caesarstone and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 5.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Caesarstone ranks #1352 out of 1770 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 76.4%.
Is Caesarstone's FCF Margin % too high?
Caesarstone's current FCF Margin % of 1.66% is 69% below median its 10-year median of 5.28. The Construction industry median FCF Margin % is 2.55. Caesarstone's value of 1.66% is 34.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caesarstone ranks #1352 out of 1770 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Caesarstone has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caesarstone's FCF Margin % compare to INVE and APT?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Caesarstone ranks #1352 out of 1770 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Caesarstone in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.55. Caesarstone's value of 1.66% is 34.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.28 vs. the industry median of 2.55, Caesarstone has consistently been below 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 Construction company?
The median FCF Margin % among Construction companies is 2.55, based on 1,770 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. Caesarstone's current FCF Margin % of 1.66% is 34.8% below 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 Caesarstone and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caesarstone's current FCF Margin % is 1.66%, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 5.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caesarstone stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caesarstone (CSTE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.54, compared to a current price of $3.58 — trading 40.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 1.66%, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 5.28 and 34.8% below the Construction industry median of 2.55. Caesarstone's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 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 Caesarstone (CSTE), the current FCF Margin % is 1.66% as of Jun. 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 Caesarstone (CSTE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caesarstone stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.58 is trading 40.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.54.
GuruFocus considers Caesarstone to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CSTE:
FCF Margin %: 1.66% (69% below median its 10-year median of 5.28)
GF Value™: $2.54 vs. price of $3.58 (40.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.8% below the Construction median (#1352 of 1770)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CSTE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Caesarstone Ltd manufactures engineered quartz surfaces. Its products include engineered quartz and porcelain slabs, which are used as kitchen countertops in renovation and remodeling, and residential construction. It also has other applications, including vanity tops, wall panels, backsplashes, floor tiles, stairs, and other interior surfaces that are used in various residential and non-residential applications. The company sells its products under the Caesarstone brand. Caesarstone's geographical segments are the United States, Canada, Latin America, Australia, Asia, Israel, and EMEA(Europe, Middle East, Africa), of which it derives maximum revenue from United States.
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