The historical rank and industry rank for Ion Beam Applications's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
IOBCF'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.34 Med: -4.91 Max: 30.91
Current: -6.13
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Ion Beam Applications was 30.91%. The lowest was -25.34%. And the median was -4.91%.
IOBCF's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 60.86% of 815
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: -0.1
vs IOBCF: -6.13
Ion Beam Applications FCF Margin % Related Terms
Ion Beam Applications FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ion Beam Applications'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.
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Ion Beam Applications'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.
Ion Beam Applications FCF Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Ion Beam Applications's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ion Beam Applications'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.
Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) has a FCF Margin % of 1.33% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Ion Beam Applications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #496 out of 815 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is Ion Beam Applications' FCF Margin % too high?
Ion Beam Applications' current FCF Margin % is 1.33%. Based on the distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #496 out of 815 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ion Beam Applications has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ion Beam Applications' FCF Margin % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #496 out of 815 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Ion Beam Applications 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Ion Beam Applications and its competitors. Ion Beam Applications's current FCF Margin % is 1.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ion Beam Applications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.71, compared to a current price of $18.50 — trading 1.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 1.33%. Ion Beam Applications' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 10 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 Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF), the current FCF Margin % is 1.33% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ion Beam Applications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $18.50 is trading 1.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.71.
GuruFocus considers Ion Beam Applications to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IOBCF:
FCF Margin %: 1.33%
GF Value™: $18.71 vs. price of $18.50 (1.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IOBCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ion Beam Applications SA develops and manufactures medical devices and software solutions. The firm operates in three segments: IBA Clinical, including Proton Therapy and Dosimetry; IBA Technologies; and IBA Corporate. Proton therapy and other accelerators contribute to the majority of sales. It offers solutions for precision cancer treatment through the use of proton beams, as well as cyclotrons used for the production of radioisotopes and industrial accelerators for sterilization and ionization. The dosimetry business sells measurement and quality assurance instruments for radiotherapy and medical imaging. The firm operates in three geographical areas: Belgium, the United States, China, Germany, and India.
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