Salzgitter AG (FRA:SZGA) FCF Margin %: -2.62% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:SZGA Salzgitter AG FRA:SZGA
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GF Value €1.99
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What is Salzgitter AG FCF Margin %?

Salzgitter AG FRA:SZGA -1.75% 62 FCF Margin % is -2.62% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SZGA with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 616 Steel companies, Salzgitter AG ranks worse than 74.03% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Salzgitter AG's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-61 Mil. Salzgitter AG's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,345 Mil. Therefore, Salzgitter AG's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.62%.

As of today, Salzgitter AG's current FCF Yield % is -18.56%.

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

FRA:SZGA' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.3   Med: -0.5   Max: 2
Current: -4.9

During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Salzgitter AG was 2.00%. The lowest was -6.30%. And the median was -0.50%.

FRA:SZGA's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
74.03% of 616 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.08 vs FRA:SZGA: -4.90

Salzgitter AG FCF Margin % Related Terms

Salzgitter AG FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Salzgitter AG'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.

Salzgitter AG FCF Margin % Chart

Salzgitter AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.14 1.23 1.30 -5.60 -6.30

Salzgitter AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8.00 -5.95 -2.67 -8.59 -2.62

FRA:SZGA vs NUE, STLD, RS: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Salzgitter AG'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.

Salzgitter AG FCF Margin % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Salzgitter AG's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Salzgitter AG's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Salzgitter AG FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Salzgitter AG'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 )
=-565.7/8981.3
=-6.30 %

Salzgitter AG'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 )
=-61.4/2345.1
=-2.62 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -2.62% mean?
Salzgitter AG (FRA:SZGA) has a FCF Margin % of -2.62% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Salzgitter AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Salzgitter AG ranks #456 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 74%.
Is Salzgitter AG's FCF Margin % too high?
Salzgitter AG's current FCF Margin % is -2.62%. Based on the distribution chart, Salzgitter AG ranks #456 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Salzgitter AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salzgitter AG's FCF Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Salzgitter AG ranks #456 out of 616 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Salzgitter AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.08. 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 Steel company?
The median FCF Margin % among Steel companies is 1.08, based on 616 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 Salzgitter AG and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salzgitter AG's current FCF Margin % is -2.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salzgitter AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salzgitter AG (FRA:SZGA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.99, compared to a current price of €4.50 — trading 126.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -2.62%. Salzgitter AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 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 Salzgitter AG (FRA:SZGA), the current FCF Margin % is -2.62% 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 Salzgitter AG (FRA:SZGA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salzgitter AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.50 is trading 126.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.99. GuruFocus considers Salzgitter AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SZGA:

  • FCF Margin %: -2.62%
  • GF Value™: €1.99 vs. price of €4.50 (126.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SZGA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Salzgitter AG Business Description

Address Eisenhuttenstrasse 99, Salzgitter, DEU, 38239
Salzgitter AG operates as a holding company. It has four divisions: Steel Production, Steel Processing, Trading and Technology. The majority is derived from the Steel Production segment, which manufactures high-quality branded steel & special steel. Its core product offerings include strip steel articles, seamless and welded steel pipes and tubes, and heavy plate count.
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