NewMarketFRA:UG9 +1.50%79 FCF Margin % is 14.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 9.88. GuruFocus rates FRA:UG9 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €483.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,581 Chemicals companies, NewMarket ranks better than 94.12% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. NewMarket's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €86 Mil. NewMarket's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €579 Mil. Therefore, NewMarket's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NewMarket's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:UG9'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.9 Med: 9.88 Max: 19.59
Current: 17.96
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of NewMarket was 19.59%. The lowest was 1.90%. And the median was 9.88%.
FRA:UG9's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 94.12% of 1581
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.78
vs FRA:UG9: 17.96
NewMarket FCF Margin % Related Terms
NewMarket FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NewMarket'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:UG9 vs AXTA, EMN, PRM: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, NewMarket'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.
NewMarket FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, NewMarket's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NewMarket'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.
NewMarket (FRA:UG9) has a FCF Margin % of 14.88% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on NewMarket and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 9.88. Over the past decade, NewMarket's FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.90 to 19.59. According to the industry distribution chart, NewMarket ranks #93 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 5.9%.
Is NewMarket's FCF Margin % too high?
NewMarket's current FCF Margin % of 14.88% is 51% above median its 10-year median of 9.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.90 to a high of 19.59. The Chemicals industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. NewMarket's value of 14.88% is 736% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NewMarket ranks #93 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NewMarket has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NewMarket's FCF Margin % compare to AXTA and EMN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, NewMarket ranks #93 out of 1581 companies for FCF Margin %. This places NewMarket in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. NewMarket's value of 14.88% is 736% above this benchmark. Historically, NewMarket's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.90 to 19.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.88 vs. the industry median of 1.78, NewMarket 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 a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.78, based on 1,581 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. NewMarket's current FCF Margin % of 14.88% is 736% 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 NewMarket and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NewMarket's current FCF Margin % is 14.88%, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 9.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NewMarket stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NewMarket (FRA:UG9) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €483.64, compared to a current price of €675.00 — trading 39.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 14.88%, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 9.88 and 736% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.78. NewMarket's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 NewMarket (FRA:UG9), the current FCF Margin % is 14.88% 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 NewMarket (FRA:UG9) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NewMarket stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €675.00 is trading 39.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €483.64.
GuruFocus considers NewMarket to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:UG9:
FCF Margin %: 14.88% (51% above median its 10-year median of 9.88)
GF Value™: €483.64 vs. price of €675.00 (39.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 736% above the Chemicals median (#93 of 1581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:UG9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NewMarket Corp is a holding company that, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells petroleum additives used in lubricating oils and fuels to enhance performance. The company operates through two segments: petroleum additives, mainly represented by Afton, where lubricant additives improve the efficiency and durability of base fluids and fuel additives help meet fuel specifications and improve fuel performance, and specialty materials, represented by AMPAC and Calca, including the antiknock compounds business of Ethyl, where primary raw materials include electricity, sodium chlorate, ammonia, chlorine, caustic, and hydrochloric acid, with graphite used in electrolytic cells. The company has operations in North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and EMEAI regions.
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