PentairFRA:PNT +3.42%78 FCF Margin % is -8.29% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:PNT with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €81.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,036 Industrial Products companies, Pentair ranks better than 90.97% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Pentair's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-74 Mil. Pentair's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €897 Mil. Therefore, Pentair's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pentair's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PNT'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.75 Med: 15.82 Max: 29.42
Current: 17.1
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Pentair was 29.42%. The lowest was 6.75%. And the median was 15.82%.
FRA:PNT's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 90.97% of 3036
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.555
vs FRA:PNT: 17.10
Pentair FCF Margin % Related Terms
Pentair FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pentair'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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Pentair'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.
Pentair FCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Pentair's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pentair'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.
Pentair (FRA:PNT) has a FCF Margin % of -8.29% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Pentair and its competitors. Over the past decade, Pentair's FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.75 to 29.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Pentair ranks #274 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is Pentair's FCF Margin % too high?
Pentair's current FCF Margin % is -8.29%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.75 to a high of 29.42. Based on the distribution chart, Pentair ranks #274 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pentair has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pentair's FCF Margin % compare to CR and GGG?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Pentair ranks #274 out of 3036 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Pentair in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.56. Historically, Pentair's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.75 to 29.42 over the past decade. 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. 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 Pentair 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. Pentair's current FCF Margin % is -8.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pentair stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentair (FRA:PNT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €81.33, compared to a current price of €66.60 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -8.29%. Pentair's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Pentair (FRA:PNT), the current FCF Margin % is -8.29% 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 Pentair (FRA:PNT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentair stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €66.60 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €81.33.
GuruFocus considers Pentair to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PNT:
FCF Margin %: -8.29%
GF Value™: €81.33 vs. price of €66.60 (18.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PNT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pentair is a global leader in the water treatment industry, with 10,000 employees and a presence in 25 countries. Its business is organized into three segments: pool, water technologies, and flow. The company offers a wide range of water solutions, including energy-efficient swimming pool equipment, filtration solutions, and commercial and industrial pumps. Pentair generated approximately $4.2 billion in revenue in 2025.
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