Kontoor BrandsKTB +1.51%80 FCF Margin % is 6.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 10.05. GuruFocus rates KTB with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $73.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Kontoor Brands ranks better than 84.9% on this metric.
The historical data trend for Kontoor Brands'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 Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Kontoor Brands'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.
Kontoor Brands FCF Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kontoor Brands's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kontoor Brands'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.
Kontoor Brands (KTB) has a FCF Margin % of 6.18% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Kontoor Brands and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 10.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Kontoor Brands ranks #157 out of 1040 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 15.1%.
Is Kontoor Brands' FCF Margin % too high?
Kontoor Brands' current FCF Margin % of 6.18% is 39% below median its 10-year median of 10.05. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median FCF Margin % is 2.25. Kontoor Brands' value of 6.18% is 174.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kontoor Brands ranks #157 out of 1040 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kontoor Brands has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kontoor Brands' FCF Margin % compare to ZGN and PVH?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Kontoor Brands ranks #157 out of 1040 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Kontoor Brands in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.25. Kontoor Brands' value of 6.18% is 174.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.05 vs. the industry median of 2.25, Kontoor Brands 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median FCF Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.25, based on 1,040 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. Kontoor Brands's current FCF Margin % of 6.18% is 174.7% 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 Kontoor Brands and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kontoor Brands's current FCF Margin % is 6.18%, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 10.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kontoor Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kontoor Brands (KTB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $73.81, compared to a current price of $78.00 — trading 5.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 6.18%, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 10.05 and 174.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.25. Kontoor Brands' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Kontoor Brands (KTB), the current FCF Margin % is 6.18% 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 Kontoor Brands (KTB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kontoor Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $78.00 is trading 5.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $73.81.
GuruFocus considers Kontoor Brands to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KTB:
FCF Margin %: 6.18% (39% below median its 10-year median of 10.05)
GF Value™: $73.81 vs. price of $78.00 (5.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 174.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#157 of 1040)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KTB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kontoor Brands Inc is a lifestyle apparel company. It designs, manufactures, procures, sells, and licenses apparel, footwear, and accessories, mainly under the brand names Wrangler, Lee, Helly Hansen, and a few other brands. The company also licenses the use of its brands in certain regions. Its products are sold through wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels in the United States (its key revenue-generating market) and internationally, mainly in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific (APAC), and Non-U.S. Americas regions. The company's three reportable segments are Wrangler, Lee, and Helly Hansen. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Wrangler segment, which offers denim, apparel, footwear, and accessories through Wrangler and various sub-brands.
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