Airbus SE (FRA:AIR) FCF Margin %: -19.75% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Airbus SE FCF Margin %?

Airbus SE FRA:AIR +1.37% 90 FCF Margin % is -19.75% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AIR with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €173.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, Airbus SE ranks better than 55.04% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Airbus SE's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-2,498 Mil. Airbus SE's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €12,651 Mil. Therefore, Airbus SE's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -19.75%.

As of today, Airbus SE's current FCF Yield % is 1.26%.

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

FRA:AIR' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.38   Med: 4.05   Max: 6.51
Current: 2.63


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Airbus SE was 6.51%. The lowest was -14.38%. And the median was 4.05%.

FRA:AIR's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
55.04% of 347 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.64 vs FRA:AIR: 2.63


Airbus SE FCF Margin % Related Terms


Airbus SE FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Airbus SE'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.

Airbus SE FCF Margin % Chart

Airbus SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.20 6.51 4.90 5.39 5.49

Airbus SE 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 -2.75 -11.15 3.95 21.14 -19.75

FRA:AIR vs GE, RTX, BA: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Airbus SE'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.


Airbus SE FCF Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Airbus SE's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Airbus SE FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Airbus SE's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=4031/73420
=5.49 %

Airbus SE'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 )
=-2498/12651
=-19.75 %

* 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 -19.75% mean?
Airbus SE (FRA:AIR) has a FCF Margin % of -19.75% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Airbus SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Airbus SE ranks #156 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 45%.
Is Airbus SE's FCF Margin % too high?
Airbus SE's current FCF Margin % is -19.75%. Based on the distribution chart, Airbus SE ranks #156 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Airbus SE has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Airbus SE's FCF Margin % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Airbus SE ranks #156 out of 347 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Airbus SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.64. 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median FCF Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.64, based on 347 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. 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 Airbus SE and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Airbus SE's current FCF Margin % is -19.75%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Airbus SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Airbus SE (FRA:AIR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €173.57, compared to a current price of €192.00 — trading 10.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -19.75%. Airbus SE's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 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 Airbus SE (FRA:AIR), the current FCF Margin % is -19.75% 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 Airbus SE (FRA:AIR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Airbus SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €192.00 is trading 10.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €173.57. GuruFocus considers Airbus SE to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AIR:

  • FCF Margin %: -19.75%
  • GF Value™: €173.57 vs. price of €192.00 (10.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Airbus SE Business Description

Address Mendelweg 30, Leiden, ZH, NLD, 2333 CS
Airbus is a global aerospace and defense firm that designs, develops, and manufactures commercial and military jets and helicopters, as well as space launch vehicles and satellites. The company operates three divisions: commercial, defense and space, and helicopters. Commercial offers multiple configurations of aircraft ranging from the narrow-body (120-200 seats) A220 and A320 series to the much larger A330 and A350 wide-body models. The defense and space segment supplies governments with military hardware, including transport aircraft, aerial tankers, and the Eurofighter Typhoon multirole jet. The helicopter division manufactures turbine helicopters for the civil and public markets.
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