Croda InternationalFRA:6CMB -0.33%69 FCF Margin % is 16.01% as of Dec. 2025, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 9.90. GuruFocus rates FRA:6CMB with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €47.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Croda International ranks better than 79.8% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Croda International's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:6CMB'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.46 Med: 9.9 Max: 14
Current: 9.72
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Croda International was 14.00%. The lowest was 7.46%. And the median was 9.90%.
FRA:6CMB's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 79.8% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.78
vs FRA:6CMB: 9.72
Croda International FCF Margin % Related Terms
Croda International FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Croda International'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:6CMB vs LIN, SHW, ECL: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Croda International'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.
Croda International FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Croda International's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Croda International'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.
Croda International (FRA:6CMB) has a FCF Margin % of 16.01% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Croda International and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 9.90. Over the past decade, Croda International's FCF Margin % has ranged from 7.46 to 14.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Croda International ranks #319 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is Croda International's FCF Margin % too high?
Croda International's current FCF Margin % of 16.01% is 62% above median its 10-year median of 9.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.46 to a high of 14.00. The Chemicals industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. Croda International's value of 16.01% is 799.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Croda International ranks #319 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Croda International has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Croda International's FCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Croda International ranks #319 out of 1579 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Croda International in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. Croda International's value of 16.01% is 799.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Croda International's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 7.46 to 14.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.90 vs. the industry median of 1.78, Croda International 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 1,579 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. Croda International's current FCF Margin % of 16.01% is 799.4% 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 Croda International 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. Croda International's current FCF Margin % is 16.01%, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 9.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Croda International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croda International (FRA:6CMB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €47.33, compared to a current price of €35.76 — trading 24.4% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 16.01%, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 9.90 and 799.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.78. Croda International's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Croda International (FRA:6CMB), the current FCF Margin % is 16.01% 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 Croda International (FRA:6CMB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croda International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €35.76 is trading 24.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €47.33.
GuruFocus considers Croda International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:6CMB:
FCF Margin %: 16.01% (62% above median its 10-year median of 9.90)
GF Value™: €47.33 vs. price of €35.76 (24.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 799.4% above the Chemicals median (#319 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6CMB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Croda is a British specialty chemicals company with 60% of sales outside Europe. Croda operates through three segments: consumer care, life sciences, and industrial specialties. Consumer care produces specialty and active ingredients for cosmetics and skincare/haircare and also flavors and fragrances. The life sciences business manufactures products for healthcare and agrochemicals. The company sold the majority of its industrial businesses to Cargill in 2022, retaining only a subsegment of the business (industrial specialties segment) that supports the other two segments and sells their byproducts.
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