HLFFF (HelloFresh SE) FCF Margin %: 4.78% (As of Mar. 2026) — 684% Above Median


HLFFF HelloFresh SE HLFFF
61 GF Score
Price $4.06
GF Value $9.00
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is HelloFresh SE FCF Margin %?

HelloFresh SE HLFFF -9.78% 61 FCF Margin % is 4.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 684% above its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates HLFFF with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.00 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, HelloFresh SE ranks worse than 66.03% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. HelloFresh SE's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $93 Mil. HelloFresh SE's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,937 Mil. Therefore, HelloFresh SE's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.78%.

As of today, HelloFresh SE's current FCF Yield % is 28.91%.

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

HLFFF' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.01   Med: 0.61   Max: 13.79
Current: 2.24


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of HelloFresh SE was 13.79%. The lowest was -19.01%. And the median was 0.61%.

HLFFF's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
66.03% of 365 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 4.74 vs HLFFF: 2.24


HelloFresh SE FCF Margin % Related Terms


HelloFresh SE FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HelloFresh SE'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.

HelloFresh SE FCF Margin % Chart

HelloFresh SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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HelloFresh SE Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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HLFFF vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, HelloFresh SE'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.


HelloFresh SE FCF Margin % vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HelloFresh SE's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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HelloFresh SE FCF Margin % Calculation

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

HelloFresh SE'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 )
=195.902/7916.628
=2.47 %

HelloFresh SE'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 )
=92.601/1936.532
=4.78 %

* 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 4.78% mean?
HelloFresh SE (HLFFF) has a FCF Margin % of 4.78% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on HelloFresh SE and its competitors. This is 684% above median its historical median of 0.61. According to the industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #241 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is HelloFresh SE's FCF Margin % too high?
HelloFresh SE's current FCF Margin % of 4.78% is 684% above median its 10-year median of 0.61. The Restaurants industry median FCF Margin % is 4.74. HelloFresh SE's value of 4.78% is 0.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #241 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HelloFresh SE has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HelloFresh SE's FCF Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #241 out of 365 companies for FCF Margin %. This places HelloFresh SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.74. HelloFresh SE's value of 4.78% is 0.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 4.74, HelloFresh SE 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 Restaurants company?
The median FCF Margin % among Restaurants companies is 4.74, based on 365 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. HelloFresh SE's current FCF Margin % of 4.78% is 0.8% 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 HelloFresh SE and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HelloFresh SE's current FCF Margin % is 4.78%, which is 684% above median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HelloFresh SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE (HLFFF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.00, compared to a current price of $4.06 — trading 54.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 4.78%, which is 684% above median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 0.8% above the Restaurants industry median of 4.74. HelloFresh SE's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 HelloFresh SE (HLFFF), the current FCF Margin % is 4.78% 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 HelloFresh SE (HLFFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.06 is trading 54.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.00. GuruFocus considers HelloFresh SE to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HLFFF:

  • FCF Margin %: 4.78% (684% above median its 10-year median of 0.61)
  • GF Value™: $9.00 vs. price of $4.06 (54.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.8% above the Restaurants median (#241 of 365)

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


HelloFresh SE Business Description

Address Prinzenstrasse 89, Berlin, BB, DEU, 10969
HelloFresh SE is a digital-first, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company offering personalized, home-delivered meal solutions across a diverse range of meal occasions. Its offerings include meal kits, add-on products, and ready-to-eat meals. The Group manages its meal kit business through various brands such as HelloFresh, Green Chef, EveryPlate, and Chefs Plate, among others. It also operates two smaller businesses, a premium direct-to-customer butcher brand, Good Chop, and a human-grade pet food brand, The Pets Table. HelloFresh's operations are organized into two geographic regions: North America and International. The majority of its revenue is generated from North America, which comprises its business in the United States and Canada.
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