Fonterra Co-operative Group (FRA:X4I) FCF Margin %: -12.60% (As of Jan. 2026)

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FRA:X4I Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd FRA:X4I
67 GF Score
Price €2.71
GF Value €1.88
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What is Fonterra Co-operative Group FCF Margin %?

Fonterra Co-operative Group FRA:X4I 67 FCF Margin % is -12.60% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:X4I with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.88. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,955 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Fonterra Co-operative Group ranks better than 71.36% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Fonterra Co-operative Group's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was €-782 Mil. Fonterra Co-operative Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was €6,206 Mil. Therefore, Fonterra Co-operative Group's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -12.60%.

As of today, Fonterra Co-operative Group's current FCF Yield % is 17.44%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Fonterra Co-operative Group's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:X4I' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3   Med: 4.17   Max: 13.02
Current: 7.33


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Fonterra Co-operative Group was 13.02%. The lowest was -3.00%. And the median was 4.17%.

FRA:X4I's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
71.36% of 1955 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.15 vs FRA:X4I: 7.33


Fonterra Co-operative Group FCF Margin % Related Terms


Fonterra Co-operative Group FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fonterra Co-operative Group'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.

Fonterra Co-operative Group FCF Margin % Chart

Fonterra Co-operative Group Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
FCF Margin %
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Fonterra Co-operative Group Semi-Annual Data
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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 -3.36 21.80 -18.25 26.28 -12.60

FRA:X4I vs KHC, GIS, HRL: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Fonterra Co-operative Group'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.


Fonterra Co-operative Group FCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Fonterra Co-operative Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fonterra Co-operative Group's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Fonterra Co-operative Group FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Fonterra Co-operative Group's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Jul. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Jul. 2025 )
=646.986/12380.543
=5.23 %

Fonterra Co-operative Group's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Jan. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=-782.283/6206.474
=-12.60 %

* 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 -12.60% mean?
Fonterra Co-operative Group (FRA:X4I) has a FCF Margin % of -12.60% as of Jan. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Fonterra Co-operative Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fonterra Co-operative Group ranks #560 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is Fonterra Co-operative Group's FCF Margin % too high?
Fonterra Co-operative Group's current FCF Margin % is -12.60%. Based on the distribution chart, Fonterra Co-operative Group ranks #560 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fonterra Co-operative Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fonterra Co-operative Group's FCF Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Fonterra Co-operative Group ranks #560 out of 1955 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Fonterra Co-operative Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.15. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median FCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.15, based on 1,955 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fonterra Co-operative Group's current FCF Margin % is -12.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fonterra Co-operative Group stock overvalued right now?
Fonterra Co-operative Group (FRA:X4I) has a current FCF Margin % of -12.60%. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.88, compared to a current price of €2.71 — trading 43.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -12.60%. Fonterra Co-operative Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group (FRA:X4I), the current FCF Margin % is -12.60% as of Jan. 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group (FRA:X4I) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fonterra Co-operative Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.71 is trading 43.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.88.

Key valuation signals for FRA:X4I:

  • FCF Margin %: -12.60%
  • GF Value™: €1.88 vs. price of €2.71 (43.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs

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Fonterra Co-operative Group Business Description

Other Exchanges FCG:New Zealand
Address 109 Fanshawe Street, Auckland Central, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1010
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd operates predominantly in the international dairy industry. The company is involved in the collection, manufacture, and sale of milk and milk-derived products through its ingredients, Consumer and Foodservice channels. The company's reportable segments are Global Markets, Greater China, and Core Operations and the majority of the revenue is generated from its core operations segment. Its primary geographic markets is Asia, China, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and the Rest of the world.
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