CIE AutomotiveFRA:CAD -1.10%95 FCF Margin % is 9.79% as of Dec. 2025, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 7.65. GuruFocus rates FRA:CAD with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,324 Vehicles & Parts companies, CIE Automotive ranks better than 84.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CIE Automotive's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CAD'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.25 Med: 7.65 Max: 9.81
Current: 9.81
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of CIE Automotive was 9.81%. The lowest was 5.25%. And the median was 7.65%.
FRA:CAD's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 84.21% of 1324
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.25
vs FRA:CAD: 9.81
CIE Automotive FCF Margin % Related Terms
CIE Automotive FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CIE Automotive'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:CAD vs ORLY, AZO, BWA: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, CIE Automotive'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.
CIE Automotive FCF Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CIE Automotive's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CIE Automotive'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.
CIE Automotive (FRA:CAD) has a FCF Margin % of 9.79% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on CIE Automotive and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 7.65. Over the past decade, CIE Automotive's FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.25 to 9.81. According to the industry distribution chart, CIE Automotive ranks #209 out of 1324 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 15.8%.
Is CIE Automotive's FCF Margin % too high?
CIE Automotive's current FCF Margin % of 9.79% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 7.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.25 to a high of 9.81. The Vehicles & Parts industry median FCF Margin % is 2.25. CIE Automotive's value of 9.79% is 335.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CIE Automotive ranks #209 out of 1324 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CIE Automotive has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIE Automotive's FCF Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CIE Automotive ranks #209 out of 1324 companies for FCF Margin %. This places CIE Automotive in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.25. CIE Automotive's value of 9.79% is 335.1% above this benchmark. Historically, CIE Automotive's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.25 to 9.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.65 vs. the industry median of 2.25, CIE Automotive 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median FCF Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.25, based on 1,324 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. CIE Automotive's current FCF Margin % of 9.79% is 335.1% 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 CIE Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CIE Automotive's current FCF Margin % is 9.79%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 7.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIE Automotive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIE Automotive (FRA:CAD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.15, compared to a current price of €26.95 — trading 3.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 9.79%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 7.65 and 335.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.25. CIE Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 2 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 CIE Automotive (FRA:CAD), the current FCF Margin % is 9.79% 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 CIE Automotive (FRA:CAD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIE Automotive stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €26.95 is trading 3.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €26.15.
GuruFocus considers CIE Automotive to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CAD:
FCF Margin %: 9.79% (28% above median its 10-year median of 7.65)
GF Value™: €26.15 vs. price of €26.95 (3.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 335.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#209 of 1324)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CAD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CIE Automotive SA is a supplier of components and subassemblies for the automotive market. Cie Automotive produces components for engines, gearboxes, transmissions, chassis, interior and exterior trims, and roof systems. The company's clients include Renault, Magna, Chrysler, Daimler, Schaeffler, Ford, Nexteer, Volkswagen, and Faurecia. Next to its core automotive business, Cie Automotive operates a process improvement service through a subsidiary. The majority of revenue and operating profits are generated in Cie Automotive's core segment automotive components. Geographically, Europe and NAFTA are the largest sources of operating profits for the company.
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