Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (FRA:B5H) FCF Margin %: 20.28% (As of Mar. 2026) — 150% Above Median

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FRA:B5H Burckhardt Compression Holding AG FRA:B5H
75 GF Score
Price €490.00
GF Value €665.87
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Burckhardt Compression Holding AG FCF Margin %?

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG FRA:B5H +0.82% 75 FCF Margin % is 20.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 150% above its 10-year median of 8.12. GuruFocus rates FRA:B5H with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €665.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,031 Industrial Products companies, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks better than 83.17% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €121 Mil. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €594 Mil. Therefore, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.28%.

As of today, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current FCF Yield % is 8.11%.

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

FRA:B5H' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.49   Med: 8.12   Max: 17.21
Current: 12.08


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Burckhardt Compression Holding AG was 17.21%. The lowest was -0.49%. And the median was 8.12%.

FRA:B5H's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
83.17% of 3031 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.56 vs FRA:B5H: 12.08


Burckhardt Compression Holding AG FCF Margin % Related Terms


Burckhardt Compression Holding AG FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Burckhardt Compression Holding AG'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.

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG FCF Margin % Chart

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.21 10.87 -0.49 17.10 11.97

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -1.22 10.66 22.56 3.26 20.28

FRA:B5H vs GEV, ETN, PH: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG'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.


Burckhardt Compression Holding AG FCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Burckhardt Compression Holding AG FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=139.002/1161.415
=11.97 %

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG'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 )
=120.516/594.263
=20.28 %

* 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 20.28% mean?
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (FRA:B5H) has a FCF Margin % of 20.28% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Burckhardt Compression Holding AG and its competitors. This is 150% above median its historical median of 8.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks #510 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's FCF Margin % too high?
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current FCF Margin % of 20.28% is 150% above median its 10-year median of 8.12. The Industrial Products industry median FCF Margin % is 1.56. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's value of 20.28% is 1200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks #510 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's FCF Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks #510 out of 3031 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Burckhardt Compression Holding AG in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.56. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's value of 20.28% is 1200% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.12 vs. the industry median of 1.56, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG 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 1.56, based on 3,031 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. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current FCF Margin % of 20.28% is 1200% 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current FCF Margin % is 20.28%, which is 150% above median its own 10-year median of 8.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burckhardt Compression Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (FRA:B5H) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €665.87, compared to a current price of €490.00 — trading 26.4% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 20.28%, which is 150% above median its 10-year median of 8.12 and 1200% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.56. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (FRA:B5H), the current FCF Margin % is 20.28% 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (FRA:B5H) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €490.00 is trading 26.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €665.87. GuruFocus considers Burckhardt Compression Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:B5H:

  • FCF Margin %: 20.28% (150% above median its 10-year median of 8.12)
  • GF Value™: €665.87 vs. price of €490.00 (26.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 1200% above the Industrial Products median (#510 of 3031)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:B5H stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Business Description

Address Franz-Burckhardt-Strasse 5, Winterthur, CHE, CH-8404
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG provides reciprocating compressor technologies and services. It manufactures customized and modularized compressor systems used in the Chemical/Petrochemical, Gas Transport & Storage, Hydrogen Mobility & Energy, Industrial Gas, Refinery, and Gas Gathering & Processing sectors. Its offerings include reciprocating compressors and related services covering project definition, project execution, system installation and commissioning, ongoing service, spare parts, overhaul and conversion of compressor systems. Its reportable segments are: the Systems Division, which generates maximum revenue, the Services Division, and Others. The company operates globally, with the majority of its sales being derived from Europe, Asia, Australia, China, and North America.
75GF Score

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