Intertek GroupFRA:IT1 -0.07%80 FCF Margin % is 17.62% as of Dec. 2025, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 13.09. GuruFocus rates FRA:IT1 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €56.75 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Intertek Group ranks better than 74.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Intertek Group's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:IT1'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.33 Med: 13.09 Max: 17.47
Current: 11.33
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Intertek Group was 17.47%. The lowest was 11.33%. And the median was 13.09%.
FRA:IT1's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 74.86% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs FRA:IT1: 11.33
Intertek Group FCF Margin % Related Terms
Intertek Group FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Intertek Group'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:IT1 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Intertek Group'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.
Intertek Group FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Intertek Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Intertek Group'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.
Intertek Group (FRA:IT1) has a FCF Margin % of 17.62% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Intertek Group and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 13.09. Over the past decade, Intertek Group's FCF Margin % has ranged from 11.33 to 17.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Intertek Group ranks #269 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is Intertek Group's FCF Margin % too high?
Intertek Group's current FCF Margin % of 17.62% is 35% above median its 10-year median of 13.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.33 to a high of 17.47. The Business Services industry median FCF Margin % is 3.50. Intertek Group's value of 17.62% is 404.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intertek Group ranks #269 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Intertek Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intertek Group's FCF Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Intertek Group ranks #269 out of 1070 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Intertek Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.50. Intertek Group's value of 17.62% is 404.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Intertek Group's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 11.33 to 17.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.09 vs. the industry median of 3.50, Intertek Group 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 Business Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.50, based on 1,070 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. Intertek Group's current FCF Margin % of 17.62% is 404.1% 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 Intertek Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intertek Group's current FCF Margin % is 17.62%, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 13.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intertek Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intertek Group (FRA:IT1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €56.75, compared to a current price of €67.05 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 17.62%, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 13.09 and 404.1% above the Business Services industry median of 3.50. Intertek Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Intertek Group (FRA:IT1), the current FCF Margin % is 17.62% 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 Intertek Group (FRA:IT1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intertek Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €67.05 is trading 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €56.75.
GuruFocus considers Intertek Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IT1:
FCF Margin %: 17.62% (35% above median its 10-year median of 13.09)
GF Value™: €56.75 vs. price of €67.05 (18.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 404.1% above the Business Services median (#269 of 1070)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IT1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Intertek is one of the largest and oldest companies in the testing, inspection, and certification industry. Its primary activities include testing products and materials, inspecting sites/industrial equipment, and certifying products and systems to ensure compliance with global/company standards. Intertek is one of only three TIC companies operating globally across multiple industries. The firm was listed in 2002 following Charterhouse's divestment. It employs over 40,000 people worldwide.
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