GSM (Ferroglobe) FCF Margin %: -4.72% (As of Mar. 2026)


GSM Ferroglobe PLC GSM
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Price $3.58
GF Value $4.13
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Ferroglobe FCF Margin %?

Ferroglobe GSM -2.72% 71 FCF Margin % is -4.72% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates GSM with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 847 Metals & Mining companies, Ferroglobe ranks worse than 50.3% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Ferroglobe's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-16 Mil. Ferroglobe's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $348 Mil. Therefore, Ferroglobe's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.72%.

As of today, Ferroglobe's current FCF Yield % is -4.98%.

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

GSM' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.95   Med: 3.6   Max: 13.54
Current: -2.42


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Ferroglobe was 13.54%. The lowest was -3.95%. And the median was 3.60%.

GSM's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
50.3% of 847 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -2.17 vs GSM: -2.42


Ferroglobe FCF Margin % Related Terms


Ferroglobe FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ferroglobe'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.

Ferroglobe FCF Margin % Chart

Ferroglobe 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 -1.63 13.54 5.57 9.98 -0.88

Ferroglobe 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 1.65 0.00 0.52 -5.62 -4.72

GSM vs NB, TMCR, ALOY: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Ferroglobe'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.


Ferroglobe FCF Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Ferroglobe's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ferroglobe FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Ferroglobe'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 )
=-11.795/1335.121
=-0.88 %

Ferroglobe'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 )
=-16.423/347.745
=-4.72 %

* 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 -4.72% mean?
Ferroglobe (GSM) has a FCF Margin % of -4.72% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Ferroglobe and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ferroglobe ranks #426 out of 847 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is Ferroglobe's FCF Margin % too high?
Ferroglobe's current FCF Margin % is -4.72%. Based on the distribution chart, Ferroglobe ranks #426 out of 847 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ferroglobe has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ferroglobe's FCF Margin % compare to NB and TMCR?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Ferroglobe ranks #426 out of 847 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Ferroglobe 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 a Metals & Mining company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Ferroglobe and its competitors. Ferroglobe's current FCF Margin % is -4.72%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ferroglobe stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferroglobe (GSM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.13, compared to a current price of $3.58 — trading 13.4% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -4.72%. Ferroglobe's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 Ferroglobe (GSM), the current FCF Margin % is -4.72% 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 Ferroglobe (GSM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferroglobe stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.58 is trading 13.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.13. GuruFocus considers Ferroglobe to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for GSM:

  • FCF Margin %: -4.72%
  • GF Value™: $4.13 vs. price of $3.58 (13.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Ferroglobe Business Description

Other Exchanges 5FG:Germany
Address 13 Chesterfield Street, London, GBR, W1J 5JN
Ferroglobe PLC provides silicon-based alloys and specialty metals. It produces silicon metal and silicon and manganese-based alloy, serving customers in the specialty chemical, aluminum, solar, steel, and ductile iron foundry industries. The company's operating segments include Canada - Silicon Metals, Canada - Silicon Alloys, U.S. - Silicon Metals, U.S. - Silicon Alloys, Europe - Manganese Alloys, Europe - Silicon Metals, Europe - Silicon Alloys, South Africa - Silicon Metals, South Africa - Silicon Alloys, and Other segments. The primary raw materials the company uses to produce its electrometallurgy products include its coal and quartz mining operations and its silicon metal and ferroalloy production. The firm generates key revenue from Silicon metal and Manganese-based alloys.
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