EssentraFLRAF 65 FCF Margin % is 5.21% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 4.96. GuruFocus rates FLRAF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.99 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,581 Chemicals companies, Essentra ranks better than 62.75% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Essentra's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $10.4 Mil. Essentra's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $200.3 Mil. Therefore, Essentra's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Essentra's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FLRAF'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.8 Med: 4.96 Max: 10.65
Current: 4.77
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Essentra was 10.65%. The lowest was 1.80%. And the median was 4.96%.
FLRAF's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 62.75% of 1581
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.78
vs FLRAF: 4.77
Essentra FCF Margin % Related Terms
Essentra FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Essentra'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Essentra'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.
Essentra FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Essentra's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Essentra'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.
Essentra (FLRAF) has a FCF Margin % of 5.21% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Essentra and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.96. Over the past decade, Essentra's FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.80 to 10.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Essentra ranks #589 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is Essentra's FCF Margin % too high?
Essentra's current FCF Margin % of 5.21% is near median its 10-year median of 4.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.80 to a high of 10.65. The Chemicals industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. Essentra's value of 5.21% is 192.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Essentra ranks #589 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Essentra has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essentra's FCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Essentra ranks #589 out of 1581 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Essentra in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. Essentra's value of 5.21% is 192.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Essentra's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.80 to 10.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.96 vs. the industry median of 1.78, Essentra 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 1.78, based on 1,581 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. Essentra's current FCF Margin % of 5.21% is 192.7% 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 Essentra and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Essentra's current FCF Margin % is 5.21%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essentra stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essentra (FLRAF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.99, compared to a current price of $1.21 — trading 39.2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 5.21%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.96 and 192.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.78. Essentra's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Essentra (FLRAF), the current FCF Margin % is 5.21% 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 Essentra (FLRAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essentra stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.21 is trading 39.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.99.
GuruFocus considers Essentra to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FLRAF:
FCF Margin %: 5.21% (near median its 10-year median of 4.96)
GF Value™: $1.99 vs. price of $1.21 (39.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 192.7% above the Chemicals median (#589 of 1581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FLRAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Essentra PLC is a provider of essential components and solutions, focusing on the manufacture and distribution of plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal items. It serves various industries, including equipment manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, electronics, medical and renewable energy. Its product offerings include caps, plugs, cable management, fasteners, security seals and access hardware. The company's geographical segments include EMEA, Americas, and APAC. It generates the majority of its revenue from the EMEA region.
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