Kurita Water IndustriesFRA:KWI +1.59%89 FCF Margin % is 12.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 171% above its 10-year median of 4.64. GuruFocus rates FRA:KWI with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,036 Industrial Products companies, Kurita Water Industries ranks better than 68.97% on this metric.
* 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:KWI vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Kurita Water Industries'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.
Kurita Water Industries FCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kurita Water Industries's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kurita Water Industries'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.
Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) has a FCF Margin % of 12.57% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Kurita Water Industries and its competitors. This is 171% above median its historical median of 4.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #942 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is Kurita Water Industries' FCF Margin % too high?
Kurita Water Industries' current FCF Margin % of 12.57% is 171% above median its 10-year median of 4.64. The Industrial Products industry median FCF Margin % is 1.56. Kurita Water Industries' value of 12.57% is 708.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #942 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kurita Water Industries has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kurita Water Industries' FCF Margin % compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #942 out of 3036 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Kurita Water Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.56. Kurita Water Industries' value of 12.57% is 708.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.64 vs. the industry median of 1.56, Kurita Water Industries 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 1.56, 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. Kurita Water Industries's current FCF Margin % of 12.57% is 708.4% 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 Kurita Water Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kurita Water Industries's current FCF Margin % is 12.57%, which is 171% above median its own 10-year median of 4.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kurita Water Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.31, compared to a current price of €51.00 — trading 48.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 12.57%, which is 171% above median its 10-year median of 4.64 and 708.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.56. Kurita Water Industries' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 7 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 Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI), the current FCF Margin % is 12.57% 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 Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurita Water Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €51.00 is trading 48.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €34.31.
GuruFocus considers Kurita Water Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KWI:
FCF Margin %: 12.57% (171% above median its 10-year median of 4.64)
GF Value™: €34.31 vs. price of €51.00 (48.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 708.4% above the Industrial Products median (#942 of 3036)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KWI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kurita Water Industries Ltd. is a provider of water treatment solutions in Japan. It operates through two segments: the Electronic market and the General water treatment market. The company provides a wide range of water treatment chemicals, systems, and services, including wastewater and ultrapure water solutions, facility maintenance, and environmental remediation, serving both industrial and household needs.
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