FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Ingevity's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-11 Mil. Ingevity's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €223 Mil. Therefore, Ingevity's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.77%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ingevity's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:IGX'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.25 Med: 12.48 Max: 23.42
Current: 20.21
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Ingevity was 23.42%. The lowest was 4.25%. And the median was 12.48%.
FRA:IGX's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 95.64% of 1582
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.78
vs FRA:IGX: 20.21
Ingevity FCF Margin % Related Terms
Ingevity FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ingevity'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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ingevity'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.
Ingevity FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ingevity's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ingevity'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.
Ingevity (FRA:IGX) has a FCF Margin % of -4.77% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Ingevity and its competitors. Over the past decade, Ingevity's FCF Margin % has ranged from 4.25 to 23.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Ingevity ranks #69 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 4.4%.
Is Ingevity's FCF Margin % too high?
Ingevity's current FCF Margin % is -4.77%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.25 to a high of 23.42. Based on the distribution chart, Ingevity ranks #69 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ingevity has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ingevity's FCF Margin % compare to MTX and KWR?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ingevity ranks #69 out of 1582 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Ingevity in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. Historically, Ingevity's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 4.25 to 23.42 over the past decade. 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 1,582 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. 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 Ingevity 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. Ingevity's current FCF Margin % is -4.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ingevity stock overvalued right now?
Ingevity (FRA:IGX) has a current FCF Margin % of -4.77%. The stock's GF Value™ is €39.69, compared to a current price of €65.50 — trading 65% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -4.77%. Ingevity's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Ingevity (FRA:IGX), the current FCF Margin % is -4.77% 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 Ingevity (FRA:IGX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingevity stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €65.50 is trading 65% above its estimated GF Value™ of €39.69.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IGX:
FCF Margin %: -4.77%
GF Value™: €39.69 vs. price of €65.50 (65% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IGX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ingevity Corp is a chemical manufacturer based in the United States. It conducts its operations through three segments, namely Performance Chemicals, Advanced Polymer Technologies, and Performance Materials. The bulk of its revenue is generated by the Performance Chemicals segment which deals with the manufacture and sale of specialty chemicals that find their use in a range of processes such as asphalt paving, oil exploration and production, agrochemicals, adhesives, lubricants, and publication inks. The Performance Materials segment, on the other hand, focuses on automotive carbon products used in automobiles. The Advanced Polymer Technologies segment produces caprolactone and caprolactone-based specialty polymers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from North America.
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