Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (FRA:CN2) FCF Margin %: 39.87% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:CN2 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Inc FRA:CN2
93 GF Score
Price €27.30
GF Value €21.47
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Catalyst Pharmaceuticals FCF Margin %?

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals FRA:CN2 93 FCF Margin % is 39.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 36.62. GuruFocus rates FRA:CN2 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 950 Biotechnology companies, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals ranks better than 94.32% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €51.5 Mil. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €129.2 Mil. Therefore, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.87%.

As of today, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's current FCF Yield % is 5.40%.

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

FRA:CN2' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5248   Med: 36.62   Max: 54.16
Current: 34.95


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals was 54.16%. The lowest was -5248.00%. And the median was 36.62%.

FRA:CN2's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
94.32% of 950 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -81.28 vs FRA:CN2: 34.95


Catalyst Pharmaceuticals FCF Margin % Related Terms


Catalyst Pharmaceuticals FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Catalyst Pharmaceuticals'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.

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals FCF Margin % Chart

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:CN2 vs CRNX, NAMS, RCUS: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals'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.


Catalyst Pharmaceuticals FCF Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Catalyst Pharmaceuticals FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=178.154/502.997
=35.42 %

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals'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 )
=51.52/129.222
=39.87 %

* 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 39.87% mean?
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (FRA:CN2) has a FCF Margin % of 39.87% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Catalyst Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 36.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals ranks #54 out of 950 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' FCF Margin % too high?
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' current FCF Margin % of 39.87% is near median its 10-year median of 36.62. Based on the distribution chart, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals ranks #54 out of 950 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' FCF Margin % compare to CRNX and NAMS?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals ranks #54 out of 950 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Catalyst Pharmaceuticals in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's current FCF Margin % is 39.87%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 36.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Catalyst Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (FRA:CN2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.47, compared to a current price of €27.30 — trading 27.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 39.87%, which is near median its 10-year median of 36.62. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (FRA:CN2), the current FCF Margin % is 39.87% 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 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (FRA:CN2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €27.30 is trading 27.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.47. GuruFocus considers Catalyst Pharmaceuticals to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CN2:

  • FCF Margin %: 39.87% (near median its 10-year median of 36.62)
  • GF Value™: €21.47 vs. price of €27.30 (27.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CN2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Business Description

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Address 355 Alhambra Circle, Suite 801, Coral Gables, FL, USA, 33134
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Inc is a commercial-stage, patient-centric biopharmaceutical company focused on in-licensing, developing, and commercializing novel high-quality medicines for patients living with rare and difficult to treat diseases. The Company sells three commercial stage drug products, FIRDAPSE (amifampridine), AGAMREE (vamorolone), and FYCOMPA (perampanel). The Company is currently seeking to further expand its product portfolio, with a focus on acquiring the rights to immediately and near-term accretive assets to treat rare (orphan) diseases across therapeutic areas, including clinical-stage opportunities with established proof of concept.
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