Nampak (JSE:NPK) FCF Margin %: 0.30% (As of Mar. 2026)


JSE:NPK Nampak Ltd JSE:NPK
56 GF Score
Price R440.00
GF Value R471.12
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Nampak FCF Margin %?

Nampak JSE:NPK 56 FCF Margin % is 0.30% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:NPK with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of R471.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, Nampak ranks better than 82.49% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Nampak's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R17 Mil. Nampak's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R5,614 Mil. Therefore, Nampak's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.30%.

As of today, Nampak's current FCF Yield % is 26.63%.

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

JSE:NPK' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.22   Med: -0.31   Max: 9.22
Current: 9.22


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Nampak was 9.22%. The lowest was -3.22%. And the median was -0.31%.

JSE:NPK's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
82.49% of 394 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.68 vs JSE:NPK: 9.22


Nampak FCF Margin % Related Terms


Nampak FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nampak'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.

Nampak FCF Margin % Chart

Nampak Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.05 -0.91 -1.79 -0.21 8.39

Nampak Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.31 -0.77 -1.17 19.12 0.30

JSE:NPK vs SW, PKG, AMCR: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Nampak'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.


Nampak FCF Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nampak's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nampak FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Nampak's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=900.2/10726.8
=8.39 %

Nampak'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 )
=16.8/5614
=0.30 %

* 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 0.30% mean?
Nampak (JSE:NPK) has a FCF Margin % of 0.30% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Nampak and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nampak ranks #69 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is Nampak's FCF Margin % too high?
Nampak's current FCF Margin % is 0.30%. The Packaging & Containers industry median FCF Margin % is 2.68. Nampak's value of 0.30% is 88.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nampak ranks #69 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nampak has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nampak's FCF Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Nampak ranks #69 out of 394 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Nampak in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.68. Nampak's value of 0.30% is 88.8% below this benchmark. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median FCF Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.68, based on 394 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. Nampak's current FCF Margin % of 0.30% is 88.8% below 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 Nampak and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nampak's current FCF Margin % is 0.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nampak stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nampak (JSE:NPK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R471.12, compared to a current price of R440.00 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 0.30% and 88.8% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.68. Nampak's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Nampak (JSE:NPK), the current FCF Margin % is 0.30% 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 Nampak (JSE:NPK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nampak stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R440.00 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R471.12. GuruFocus considers Nampak to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:NPK:

  • FCF Margin %: 0.30%
  • GF Value™: R471.12 vs. price of R440.00 (6.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88.8% below the Packaging & Containers median (#69 of 394)

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


Nampak Business Description

Address 1 Waterhouse Place, Office G6, Century, ZAF, 7441
Nampak Ltd is a metals packaging company in South Africa and Angola, and also has substantial positions in other metal packaging. It is the producer of two-piece tinplate cans and aluminium monobloc aerosol cans. The company's operating segments include Metals, which involves the manufacture of beverage cans, food cans, aerosol cans, and other metal packaging, and Corporate, which provides for head office activities, treasury, property services, and consolidation adjustments, including goodwill. The majority of revenue comes from the Metals segment and from South Africa.
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