KennametalFRA:KM3 -1.96%84 FCF Margin % is -3.53% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:KM3 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,036 Industrial Products companies, Kennametal ranks better than 57.35% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Kennametal's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-18 Mil. Kennametal's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €513 Mil. Therefore, Kennametal's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.53%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kennametal's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KM3'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.08 Med: 4.91 Max: 8.28
Current: 3.43
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Kennametal was 8.28%. The lowest was -1.08%. And the median was 4.91%.
FRA:KM3's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 57.35% of 3036
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.565
vs FRA:KM3: 3.43
Kennametal FCF Margin % Related Terms
Kennametal FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kennametal'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:KM3 vs HLMN, QEPC, EML: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Kennametal'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.
Kennametal FCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kennametal's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kennametal'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.
Kennametal (FRA:KM3) has a FCF Margin % of -3.53% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Kennametal and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kennametal ranks #1295 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is Kennametal's FCF Margin % too high?
Kennametal's current FCF Margin % is -3.53%. Based on the distribution chart, Kennametal ranks #1295 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kennametal has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kennametal's FCF Margin % compare to HLMN and QEPC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kennametal ranks #1295 out of 3036 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Kennametal in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.57. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 1.57, based on 3,036 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 Kennametal and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kennametal's current FCF Margin % is -3.53%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kennametal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kennametal (FRA:KM3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.98, compared to a current price of €30.00 — trading 25.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -3.53%. Kennametal's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 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 Kennametal (FRA:KM3), the current FCF Margin % is -3.53% 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 Kennametal (FRA:KM3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kennametal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €30.00 is trading 25.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.98.
GuruFocus considers Kennametal to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KM3:
FCF Margin %: -3.53%
GF Value™: €23.98 vs. price of €30.00 (25.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KM3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kennametal Inc is a manufacturer of metalworking tools and wear-resistant engineered components and coatings. The company operates in two business segments; Metal Cutting and Infrastructure. It generates maximum revenue from the Metal Cutting segment. The Metal Cutting segment develops and manufactures high-performance tooling and metal cutting products and services and offers an assortment of standard and custom metal cutting solutions to diverse end markets, including aerospace, general engineering, energy, and transportation. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United States and the rest from Germany, China, Canada, India, Italy, and other countries.
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