Cardinal HealthFRA:CLH +0.16%81 FCF Margin % is 2.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 105% above its 10-year median of 1.34. GuruFocus rates FRA:CLH with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €119.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 118 Medical Distribution companies, Cardinal Health ranks better than 56.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cardinal Health's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CLH'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61 Med: 1.34 Max: 2.06
Current: 1.75
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Cardinal Health was 2.06%. The lowest was 0.61%. And the median was 1.34%.
FRA:CLH's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 56.78% of 118
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.06
vs FRA:CLH: 1.75
Cardinal Health FCF Margin % Related Terms
Cardinal Health FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cardinal Health'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:CLH vs COR, HSIC, MCK: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Cardinal Health'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.
Cardinal Health FCF Margin % vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Cardinal Health's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cardinal Health'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.
Cardinal Health (FRA:CLH) has a FCF Margin % of 2.75% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Cardinal Health and its competitors. This is 105% above median its historical median of 1.34. Over the past decade, Cardinal Health's FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.61 to 2.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Cardinal Health ranks #51 out of 118 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 43.2%.
Is Cardinal Health's FCF Margin % too high?
Cardinal Health's current FCF Margin % of 2.75% is 105% above median its 10-year median of 1.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 2.06. The Medical Distribution industry median FCF Margin % is 1.06. Cardinal Health's value of 2.75% is 159.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cardinal Health ranks #51 out of 118 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cardinal Health has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardinal Health's FCF Margin % compare to COR and HSIC?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Cardinal Health ranks #51 out of 118 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Cardinal Health in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.06. Cardinal Health's value of 2.75% is 159.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Cardinal Health's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.61 to 2.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.34 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Cardinal Health 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median FCF Margin % among Medical Distribution companies is 1.06, based on 118 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. Cardinal Health's current FCF Margin % of 2.75% is 159.4% 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 Cardinal Health and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cardinal Health's current FCF Margin % is 2.75%, which is 105% above median its own 10-year median of 1.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardinal Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Health (FRA:CLH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €119.66, compared to a current price of €193.25 — trading 61.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 2.75%, which is 105% above median its 10-year median of 1.34 and 159.4% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 1.06. Cardinal Health's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Cardinal Health (FRA:CLH), the current FCF Margin % is 2.75% 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 Cardinal Health (FRA:CLH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Health stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €193.25 is trading 61.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €119.66.
GuruFocus considers Cardinal Health to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CLH:
FCF Margin %: 2.75% (105% above median its 10-year median of 1.34)
GF Value™: €119.66 vs. price of €193.25 (61.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 159.4% above the Medical Distribution median (#51 of 118)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CLH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cardinal Health is one of three leading pharmaceutical wholesalers in the US, engaged in sourcing and distributing of branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospital networks, and healthcare providers. Cardinal, Cencora, and McKesson hold well over 90% of the US pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Cardinal Health also supplies medical-surgical products and equipment to healthcare facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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