Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE) FCF Margin %: -9.50% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Peabody Energy FCF Margin %?

Peabody Energy FRA:PBE -3.97% 74 FCF Margin % is -9.50% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:PBE with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 131 Other Energy Sources companies, Peabody Energy ranks worse than 61.07% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Peabody Energy's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-80 Mil. Peabody Energy's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €842 Mil. Therefore, Peabody Energy's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -9.50%.

As of today, Peabody Energy's current FCF Yield % is -6.62%.

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

FRA:PBE' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.02 Med: 7.14 Max: 21.29
Current: -4.93

During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Peabody Energy was 21.29%. The lowest was -8.02%. And the median was 7.14%.

FRA:PBE's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
61.07% of 131 companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: -0.37 vs FRA:PBE: -4.93

Peabody Energy FCF Margin % Related Terms

Peabody Energy FCF Margin % Historical Data

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Peabody Energy FCF Margin % Chart

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7.14

19.06

13.89

4.82

-2.27

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FRA:PBE vs ARLP, CNR, NRP: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Peabody Energy'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.

Peabody Energy FCF Margin % vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Peabody Energy's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Peabody Energy's FCF Margin % falls into.

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Peabody Energy FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Peabody Energy'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 )
	=	-74.896	/	3297.721
	=	-2.27 %

Peabody Energy'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 )
	=	-80.012	/	841.904
	=	-9.50 %

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What does a FCF Margin % of -9.50% mean?

Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE) has a FCF Margin % of -9.50% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Peabody Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Peabody Energy ranks #80 out of 131 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.

Is Peabody Energy's FCF Margin % too high?

Peabody Energy's current FCF Margin % is -9.50%. Based on the distribution chart, Peabody Energy ranks #80 out of 131 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Peabody Energy has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Peabody Energy's FCF Margin % compare to ARLP and CNR?

According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Peabody Energy ranks #80 out of 131 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Peabody Energy 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 an Other Energy Sources company?

A good FCF Margin % depends on the Other Energy Sources 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 Peabody Energy and its competitors. Peabody Energy's current FCF Margin % is -9.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Peabody Energy stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.83, compared to a current price of €20.32 — trading 2.4% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -9.50%. Peabody Energy's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE), the current FCF Margin % is -9.50% 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 Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peabody Energy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €20.32 is trading 2.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €20.83. GuruFocus considers Peabody Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PBE:

FCF Margin %: -9.50%
GF Value™: €20.83 vs. price of €20.32 (2.4% below fair value)
GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs

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Peabody Energy Business Description

Industry Energy Other Energy Sources

Comparable Companies ARLP CNR NRP HNRG NC SHSE:601088 BOM:512599 SHSE:601225 NSE:COALINDIA HKSE:01898 SHSE:600188 ISX:BYAN SZSE:002128 SHSE:900948 SHSE:601699 ASX:YAL SHSE:600157 SZSE:000983 ASX:WHC SHSE:600348

Other Exchanges BTU:USA PBE:Germany BTU:Chile

Address 701 Market Street, Peabody Plaza, St. Louis, MO, USA, 63101-1826

Website https://www.peabodyenergy.com

Peabody Energy Corp is a producer of metallurgical and thermal coal. It also markets and brokers coal, both as principal and agent, and trades coal and freight-related contracts. The company operates in the following segment: Seaborne Thermal, Seaborne Metallurgical, Powder River Basin, Other U.S. Thermal and Corporate and Other. The Seaborne Thermal segment generates the majority of the revenue for the company. A substantial part of its overall revenue is generated from its customers in the United States, and rest from Japan, China, Australia, Taiwan, and other regions.

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