Clariant AGFRA:CLRN -0.92%66 FCF Margin % is 11.27% as of Dec. 2025, which is 125% above its 10-year median of 5.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:CLRN with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Clariant AG ranks better than 70.93% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Clariant AG's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €234 Mil. Clariant AG's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,073 Mil. Therefore, Clariant AG's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clariant AG's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CLRN'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 5.02 Max: 6.98
Current: 6.98
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Clariant AG was 6.98%. The lowest was 0.07%. And the median was 5.02%.
FRA:CLRN's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 70.93% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.78
vs FRA:CLRN: 6.98
Clariant AG FCF Margin % Related Terms
Clariant AG FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clariant 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.
FRA:CLRN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Clariant 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.
Clariant AG FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Clariant AG's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clariant AG'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.
Clariant AG (FRA:CLRN) has a FCF Margin % of 11.27% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Clariant AG and its competitors. This is 125% above median its historical median of 5.02. Over the past decade, Clariant AG's FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.07 to 6.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Clariant AG ranks #459 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 29.1%.
Is Clariant AG's FCF Margin % too high?
Clariant AG's current FCF Margin % of 11.27% is 125% above median its 10-year median of 5.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 6.98. The Chemicals industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. Clariant AG's value of 11.27% is 533.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clariant AG ranks #459 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Clariant AG has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clariant AG's FCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Clariant AG ranks #459 out of 1579 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Clariant AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. Clariant AG's value of 11.27% is 533.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Clariant AG's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.07 to 6.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.02 vs. the industry median of 1.78, Clariant 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 a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.78, based on 1,579 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. Clariant AG's current FCF Margin % of 11.27% is 533.1% 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 Clariant AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clariant AG's current FCF Margin % is 11.27%, which is 125% above median its own 10-year median of 5.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clariant AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clariant AG (FRA:CLRN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.64, compared to a current price of €8.05 — trading 24.4% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 11.27%, which is 125% above median its 10-year median of 5.02 and 533.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.78. Clariant AG's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Clariant AG (FRA:CLRN), the current FCF Margin % is 11.27% 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 Clariant AG (FRA:CLRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clariant AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €8.05 is trading 24.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.64.
GuruFocus considers Clariant AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CLRN:
FCF Margin %: 11.27% (125% above median its 10-year median of 5.02)
GF Value™: €10.64 vs. price of €8.05 (24.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 533.1% above the Chemicals median (#459 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CLRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clariant AG is a Switzerland-based specialty chemicals company with world-wide operations. It develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells a broad range of specialty chemicals, which play a key role in its customers' manufacturing and treatment processes or add value to their end products. The company reports in three business areas: care chemicals, absorbents and additives and catalysts. Care chemicals mainly targets consumer end markets such as personal care and homecare, but it also has an industrial component. Absorbents and additives encompass Clariant's coatings and adhesives, absorbents, and plastics segments. Catalysts manufacturers process catalysts, mainly for petrochemical and syngas plants.
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