Valvoline (FRA:0V4) FCF Margin %: 7.46% (As of Mar. 2026) — 22% Below Median


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GF Value €44.09
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Valvoline FCF Margin %?

Valvoline FRA:0V4 +0.57% 92 FCF Margin % is 7.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 9.51. GuruFocus rates FRA:0V4 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,323 Vehicles & Parts companies, Valvoline ranks better than 68.03% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Valvoline's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €33 Mil. Valvoline's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €436 Mil. Therefore, Valvoline's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.46%.

As of today, Valvoline's current FCF Yield % is 1.95%.

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

FRA:0V4' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.33   Med: 9.51   Max: 38.2
Current: 5.4


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Valvoline was 38.20%. The lowest was -15.33%. And the median was 9.51%.

FRA:0V4's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
68.03% of 1323 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.25 vs FRA:0V4: 5.40


Valvoline FCF Margin % Related Terms


Valvoline FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Valvoline'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.

Valvoline FCF Margin % Chart

Valvoline Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 29.00 12.31 -15.33 2.51 2.22

Valvoline 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 -1.14 7.29 5.07 1.60 7.46

FRA:0V4 vs OPLN, GPI, ABG: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Valvoline'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.


Valvoline FCF Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Valvoline's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Valvoline's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Valvoline FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Valvoline's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=32.376/1457.176
=2.22 %

Valvoline'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 )
=32.524/435.787
=7.46 %

* 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 7.46% mean?
Valvoline (FRA:0V4) has a FCF Margin % of 7.46% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Valvoline and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 9.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Valvoline ranks #423 out of 1323 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is Valvoline's FCF Margin % too high?
Valvoline's current FCF Margin % of 7.46% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 9.51. The Vehicles & Parts industry median FCF Margin % is 2.25. Valvoline's value of 7.46% is 231.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valvoline ranks #423 out of 1323 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Valvoline has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valvoline's FCF Margin % compare to OPLN and GPI?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Valvoline ranks #423 out of 1323 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Valvoline in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.25. Valvoline's value of 7.46% is 231.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.51 vs. the industry median of 2.25, Valvoline 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median FCF Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.25, based on 1,323 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. Valvoline's current FCF Margin % of 7.46% is 231.6% 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 Valvoline and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valvoline's current FCF Margin % is 7.46%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 9.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valvoline stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valvoline (FRA:0V4) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.09, compared to a current price of €35.00 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 7.46%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 9.51 and 231.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.25. Valvoline's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Valvoline (FRA:0V4), the current FCF Margin % is 7.46% 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 Valvoline (FRA:0V4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valvoline stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €35.00 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €44.09. GuruFocus considers Valvoline to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0V4:

  • FCF Margin %: 7.46% (22% below median its 10-year median of 9.51)
  • GF Value™: €44.09 vs. price of €35.00 (20.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 231.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#423 of 1323)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0V4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Valvoline Business Description

Other Exchanges VVV:USA0V4:Germany
Address 100 Valvoline Way, Suite 100, Lexington, KY, USA, 40509
Valvoline Inc provides automotive preventive maintenance through retail stores across the U.S. and Canada, offering approximately 15-minute stay-in-your-car oil changes, battery, bulb, and wiper replacements, tire rotations, and other manufacturer-recommended maintenance. Its full-service oil changes include Valvoline oil, a new oil filter, chassis lubrication, and an 18-point maintenance check. The Company provides differential fluid, fuel system cleaning, headlight and taillight replacement, radiator service, transmission service, air conditioning, and air filter replacement. It operates and franchises approximately 2,200 Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Valvoline Great Canadian Oil Change retail locations. The majority of revenue is generated from the United States of America.
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