Cherry SE (FRA:C3RY) FCF Margin %: 3.25% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:C3RY Cherry SE FRA:C3RY
46 GF Score
Price €0.30
GF Value €1.80
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cherry SE FCF Margin %?

Cherry SE FRA:C3RY -5.94% 46 FCF Margin % is 3.25% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:C3RY with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.80 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,471 Hardware companies, Cherry SE ranks worse than 74.26% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Cherry SE's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.68 Mil. Cherry SE's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €20.81 Mil. Therefore, Cherry SE's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.25%.

As of today, Cherry SE's current FCF Yield % is -78.93%.

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

FRA:C3RY' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.81   Med: -3.03   Max: 5.8
Current: -8.73


During the past 6 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Cherry SE was 5.80%. The lowest was -27.81%. And the median was -3.03%.

FRA:C3RY's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
74.26% of 2471 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.63 vs FRA:C3RY: -8.73


Cherry SE FCF Margin % Related Terms


Cherry SE FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cherry 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.

Cherry SE FCF Margin % Chart

Cherry SE Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 5.80 -1.11 -3.03 -27.81 -5.00

Cherry SE Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 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 29.53 -35.91 -31.94 0.62 3.25

FRA:C3RY vs DELL, SNDK, ANET: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Cherry 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.


Cherry SE FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cherry SE's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cherry SE FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Cherry SE's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2024 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2024 )
=-5.519/110.448
=-5.00 %

Cherry 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 )
=0.677/20.808
=3.25 %

* 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 3.25% mean?
Cherry SE (FRA:C3RY) has a FCF Margin % of 3.25% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Cherry SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cherry SE ranks #1835 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 74.3%.
Is Cherry SE's FCF Margin % too high?
Cherry SE's current FCF Margin % is 3.25%. The Hardware industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Cherry SE's value of 3.25% is 415.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cherry SE ranks #1835 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cherry SE has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cherry SE's FCF Margin % compare to DELL and SNDK?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cherry SE ranks #1835 out of 2471 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Cherry SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Cherry SE's value of 3.25% is 415.9% above this benchmark. 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 Hardware company?
The median FCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 0.63, based on 2,471 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. Cherry SE's current FCF Margin % of 3.25% is 415.9% 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 Cherry SE and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cherry SE's current FCF Margin % is 3.25%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cherry SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cherry SE (FRA:C3RY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.80, compared to a current price of €0.30 — trading 83.3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 3.25% and 415.9% above the Hardware industry median of 0.63. Cherry SE's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Cherry SE (FRA:C3RY), the current FCF Margin % is 3.25% 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 Cherry SE (FRA:C3RY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cherry SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.30 is trading 83.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.80. GuruFocus considers Cherry SE to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:C3RY:

  • FCF Margin %: 3.25%
  • GF Value™: €1.80 vs. price of €0.30 (83.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 415.9% above the Hardware median (#1835 of 2471)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:C3RY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cherry SE Business Description

Other Exchanges C3RY:Germany
Address c/o Mindspace, Rosental 7, Munich, DEU, 80331
Cherry SE is a manufacturer of high-end mechanical keyboard switches and computer input devices such as keyboards, mice, microphones, and headsets for gaming and e-sports and (hybrid) office workstation applications as well as industrial applications and the healthcare sector. The product offerings of the company include USB-A / USB-C Adapters, Mice, Accessories, and other products. The company's activities are divided into three different business segments: Components segment; Gaming & Office Peripherals segment; and Digital Health & Solutions segment. It generates majority of its revenue from Gaming & Office Peripherals segment which includes the business with computer peripherals for professional use in gaming and e-sports as well as for use in (hybrid) office solutions and industry.
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