IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF) FCF Margin %: -8.20% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is IPG Photonics FCF Margin %?

IPG Photonics FRA:IPF -5.48% 79 FCF Margin % is -8.20% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:IPF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €74.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Semiconductors companies, IPG Photonics ranks worse than 51.32% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. IPG Photonics's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-18.8 Mil. IPG Photonics's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €229.7 Mil. Therefore, IPG Photonics's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.20%.

As of today, IPG Photonics's current FCF Yield % is -0.30%.

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

FRA:IPF' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.38 Med: 15.63 Max: 19.79
Current: -1.38

During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of IPG Photonics was 19.79%. The lowest was -1.38%. And the median was 15.63%.

FRA:IPF's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
51.32% of 1023 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: -0.76 vs FRA:IPF: -1.38

IPG Photonics FCF Margin % Related Terms

IPG Photonics FCF Margin % Historical Data

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IPG Photonics FCF Margin % Chart

IPG Photonics Annual Data

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18.25

7.17

14.41

15.29

-0.34

IPG Photonics Quarterly Data
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FCF Margin %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-4.99	-7.01	5.81	3.98	-8.20

FRA:IPF vs ACLS, KLIC, UCTT: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, IPG Photonics'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.

IPG Photonics FCF Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, IPG Photonics's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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IPG Photonics FCF Margin % Calculation

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

IPG Photonics'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 )
	=	-2.949	/	857.226
	=	-0.34 %

IPG Photonics'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 )
	=	-18.834	/	229.655
	=	-8.20 %

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What does a FCF Margin % of -8.20% mean?

IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF) has a FCF Margin % of -8.20% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on IPG Photonics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IPG Photonics ranks #525 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 51.3%.

Is IPG Photonics' FCF Margin % too high?

IPG Photonics' current FCF Margin % is -8.20%. Based on the distribution chart, IPG Photonics ranks #525 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, IPG Photonics has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does IPG Photonics' FCF Margin % compare to ACLS and KLIC?

According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, IPG Photonics ranks #525 out of 1023 companies for FCF Margin %. This places IPG Photonics in the lower half of its industry. 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 Semiconductors company?

A good FCF Margin % depends on the Semiconductors 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 IPG Photonics and its competitors. IPG Photonics's current FCF Margin % is -8.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is IPG Photonics stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €74.51, compared to a current price of €94.50 — trading 26.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -8.20%. IPG Photonics' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF), the current FCF Margin % is -8.20% 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 IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPG Photonics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €94.50 is trading 26.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €74.51. GuruFocus considers IPG Photonics to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:IPF:

FCF Margin %: -8.20%
GF Value™: €74.51 vs. price of €94.50 (26.8% above fair value)
GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs

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IPG Photonics Business Description

Industry Technology Semiconductors

Comparable Companies ACLS KLIC UCTT ACMR VECO AMBA AXTI AEHR ICHR COHU XAMS:ASML LRCX AMAT KLAC TSE:8035 TSE:6857 SZSE:002371 TER SHSE:688820 XAMS:ASM

Other Exchanges IPGP:USA 0J86:UK I1PG34:Brazil

Address 377 Simarano Drive, Marlborough, MA, USA, 01752

Website https://www.ipgphotonics.com

IPG Photonics Corp is a vertically integrated developer and manufacturer of high-performance fiber lasers, laser and non-laser systems, fiber amplifiers, diode lasers, and related optical components. Its products are used in diverse applications in the manufacturing, automotive, industrial, aerospace, semiconductor, and consumer end markets. The company sells its products globally to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), system integrators, and end users. Additionally, it manufactures complementary products used with its lasers, including optical delivery cables, fiber couplers, beam switches, optical processing heads, in-line sensors, and chillers. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from North America, followed by China, Japan, Germany, and other markets.

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