Bureau VeritasFRA:4BV +1.68%91 FCF Margin % is 20.31% as of Dec. 2025, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 12.88. GuruFocus rates FRA:4BV with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Bureau Veritas ranks better than 79.16% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bureau Veritas's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4BV'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.36 Med: 12.88 Max: 15.45
Current: 13.29
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Bureau Veritas was 15.45%. The lowest was 9.36%. And the median was 12.88%.
FRA:4BV's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 79.16% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.47
vs FRA:4BV: 13.29
Bureau Veritas FCF Margin % Related Terms
Bureau Veritas FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bureau Veritas'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.
FRA:4BV vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Bureau Veritas'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.
Bureau Veritas FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Bureau Veritas's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bureau Veritas'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.
Bureau Veritas (FRA:4BV) has a FCF Margin % of 20.31% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Bureau Veritas and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 12.88. Over the past decade, Bureau Veritas' FCF Margin % has ranged from 9.36 to 15.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Bureau Veritas ranks #223 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is Bureau Veritas' FCF Margin % too high?
Bureau Veritas' current FCF Margin % of 20.31% is 58% above median its 10-year median of 12.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.36 to a high of 15.45. The Business Services industry median FCF Margin % is 3.47. Bureau Veritas' value of 20.31% is 485.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bureau Veritas ranks #223 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bureau Veritas has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bureau Veritas' FCF Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Bureau Veritas ranks #223 out of 1070 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Bureau Veritas in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.47. Bureau Veritas' value of 20.31% is 485.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Bureau Veritas' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 9.36 to 15.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.88 vs. the industry median of 3.47, Bureau Veritas 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 Business Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.47, based on 1,070 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. Bureau Veritas's current FCF Margin % of 20.31% is 485.3% 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 Bureau Veritas and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bureau Veritas's current FCF Margin % is 20.31%, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 12.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bureau Veritas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bureau Veritas (FRA:4BV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.45, compared to a current price of €26.04 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 20.31%, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 12.88 and 485.3% above the Business Services industry median of 3.47. Bureau Veritas' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Bureau Veritas (FRA:4BV), the current FCF Margin % is 20.31% 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 Bureau Veritas (FRA:4BV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bureau Veritas stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €26.04 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €29.45.
GuruFocus considers Bureau Veritas to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4BV:
FCF Margin %: 20.31% (58% above median its 10-year median of 12.88)
GF Value™: €29.45 vs. price of €26.04 (11.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 485.3% above the Business Services median (#223 of 1070)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4BV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bureau Veritas is a testing, inspection, and certification company. Its primary activities include testing products and materials, inspecting sites and equipment, and certifying products and systems to maintain global standards. Bureau Veritas is one of a handful of companies in the TIC sector that operate globally across numerous industries, including marine, industry, commodities, construction, and consumer products. Bureau Veritas was listed in 2007; it was previously privately owned by the Wendel Group, which retains a significant holding.
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