HLAGF (Hapag-Lloyd AG) FCF Margin %: 7.20% (As of Mar. 2026) — 41% Below Median


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Price $125.83
GF Value $137.46
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What is Hapag-Lloyd AG FCF Margin %?

Hapag-Lloyd AG HLAGF 65 FCF Margin % is 7.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 12.11. GuruFocus rates HLAGF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $137.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Transportation companies, Hapag-Lloyd AG ranks better than 54.57% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Hapag-Lloyd AG's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $350 Mil. Hapag-Lloyd AG's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,857 Mil. Therefore, Hapag-Lloyd AG's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.20%.

As of today, Hapag-Lloyd AG's current FCF Yield % is 4.75%.

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

HLAGF' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82   Med: 12.11   Max: 52.29
Current: 5.31


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Hapag-Lloyd AG was 52.29%. The lowest was 0.82%. And the median was 12.11%.

HLAGF's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
54.57% of 1006 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.38 vs HLAGF: 5.31


Hapag-Lloyd AG FCF Margin % Related Terms


Hapag-Lloyd AG FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hapag-Lloyd 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.

Hapag-Lloyd AG FCF Margin % Chart

Hapag-Lloyd AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Hapag-Lloyd AG Quarterly Data
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Hapag-Lloyd AG FCF Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Hapag-Lloyd 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.


Hapag-Lloyd AG FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Hapag-Lloyd AG's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hapag-Lloyd AG FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Hapag-Lloyd 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 )
=1267.447/21818.267
=5.81 %

Hapag-Lloyd 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 )
=349.711/4856.532
=7.20 %

* 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.

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What does a FCF Margin % of 7.20% mean?
Hapag-Lloyd AG (HLAGF) has a FCF Margin % of 7.20% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Hapag-Lloyd AG and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 12.11. Over the past decade, Hapag-Lloyd AG's FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.82 to 52.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Hapag-Lloyd AG ranks #457 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 45.4%.
Is Hapag-Lloyd AG's FCF Margin % too high?
Hapag-Lloyd AG's current FCF Margin % of 7.20% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 12.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 52.29. The Transportation industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Hapag-Lloyd AG's value of 7.20% is 64.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hapag-Lloyd AG ranks #457 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hapag-Lloyd AG has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hapag-Lloyd AG's FCF Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Hapag-Lloyd AG ranks #457 out of 1006 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Hapag-Lloyd AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Hapag-Lloyd AG's value of 7.20% is 64.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hapag-Lloyd AG's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.82 to 52.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.11 vs. the industry median of 4.38, Hapag-Lloyd AG 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 Transportation company?
The median FCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.38, based on 1,006 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. Hapag-Lloyd AG's current FCF Margin % of 7.20% is 64.4% 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 Hapag-Lloyd AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hapag-Lloyd AG's current FCF Margin % is 7.20%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 12.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hapag-Lloyd AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hapag-Lloyd AG (HLAGF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $137.46, compared to a current price of $125.83 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 7.20%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 12.11 and 64.4% above the Transportation industry median of 4.38. Hapag-Lloyd AG's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 11 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 Hapag-Lloyd AG (HLAGF), the current FCF Margin % is 7.20% 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 Hapag-Lloyd AG (HLAGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hapag-Lloyd AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $125.83 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $137.46. GuruFocus considers Hapag-Lloyd AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HLAGF:

  • FCF Margin %: 7.20% (41% below median its 10-year median of 12.11)
  • GF Value™: $137.46 vs. price of $125.83 (8.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.4% above the Transportation median (#457 of 1006)

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


Hapag-Lloyd AG Business Description

Address Ballindamm 25, Hamburg, DEU, 20095
Germany-listed Hapag-Lloyd operates in global trade, shipping, inland services, and terminal assets. Hapag-Lloyd liner shipping, the largest contributor to group revenue and earnings, has the fifth-largest shipping capacity globally. Hapag also provides a range of services, including e-business solutions, inland services, and terminal operations.
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