Alfa Laval ABFRA:AA9 -2.20%91 FCF Margin % is 4.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 10.22. GuruFocus rates FRA:AA9 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €43.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,036 Industrial Products companies, Alfa Laval AB ranks better than 77.9% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alfa Laval AB's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AA9'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.76 Med: 10.22 Max: 15.65
Current: 9.31
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Alfa Laval AB was 15.65%. The lowest was 2.76%. And the median was 10.22%.
FRA:AA9's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 77.9% of 3036
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.565
vs FRA:AA9: 9.31
Alfa Laval AB FCF Margin % Related Terms
Alfa Laval AB FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alfa Laval AB'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 Industrial Machinery subindustry, Alfa Laval AB'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.
Alfa Laval AB FCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Alfa Laval AB's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alfa Laval AB'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.
Alfa Laval AB (FRA:AA9) has a FCF Margin % of 4.45% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 10.22. Over the past decade, Alfa Laval AB's FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.76 to 15.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #671 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is Alfa Laval AB's FCF Margin % too high?
Alfa Laval AB's current FCF Margin % of 4.45% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 10.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.76 to a high of 15.65. The Industrial Products industry median FCF Margin % is 1.57. Alfa Laval AB's value of 4.45% is 184.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #671 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alfa Laval AB has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alfa Laval AB's FCF Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #671 out of 3036 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Alfa Laval AB in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.57. Alfa Laval AB's value of 4.45% is 184.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Alfa Laval AB's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.76 to 15.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.22 vs. the industry median of 1.57, Alfa Laval AB 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 1.57, based on 3,036 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. Alfa Laval AB's current FCF Margin % of 4.45% is 184.3% 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 Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alfa Laval AB's current FCF Margin % is 4.45%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 10.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alfa Laval AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB (FRA:AA9) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €43.49, compared to a current price of €49.88 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 4.45%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 10.22 and 184.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.57. Alfa Laval AB's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Alfa Laval AB (FRA:AA9), the current FCF Margin % is 4.45% 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 Alfa Laval AB (FRA:AA9) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €49.88 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €43.49.
GuruFocus considers Alfa Laval AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AA9:
FCF Margin %: 4.45% (56% below median its 10-year median of 10.22)
GF Value™: €43.49 vs. price of €49.88 (14.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 184.3% above the Industrial Products median (#671 of 3036)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AA9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alfa Laval is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered equipment, primarily in the areas of separation, heat transfer, and fluid handling, used by a diverse range of customers spanning the food, water, energy, and marine industries. These products play a key role in a number of industrial processes, and Alfa Laval enjoys a leading position in all three areas. Alfa Laval's history stretches back 140 years to when its first separator was developed. The company is listed on the Stockholm stock exchange.
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