KURCF (Kureha) FCF Margin %: -2.58% (As of Mar. 2026)

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KURCF Kureha Corp KURCF
71 GF Score
Price $20.66
GF Value $18.90
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What is Kureha FCF Margin %?

Kureha KURCF 71 FCF Margin % is -2.58% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KURCF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.90. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Chemicals companies, Kureha ranks better than 53.62% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Kureha's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-7 Mil. Kureha's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $277 Mil. Therefore, Kureha's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.58%.

As of today, Kureha's current FCF Yield % is 3.02%.

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

KURCF' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.86   Med: 3.7   Max: 9.56
Current: 2.98


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Kureha was 9.56%. The lowest was -11.86%. And the median was 3.70%.

KURCF's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
53.62% of 1576 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.95 vs KURCF: 2.98


Kureha FCF Margin % Related Terms


Kureha FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kureha'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.

Kureha FCF Margin % Chart

Kureha Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.50 4.45 -11.86 -8.83 2.94

Kureha 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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KURCF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kureha'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.


Kureha FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kureha's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kureha FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Kureha's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=29.915/1018.939
=2.94 %

Kureha'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 )
=-7.153/276.81
=-2.58 %

* 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 -2.58% mean?
Kureha (KURCF) has a FCF Margin % of -2.58% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Kureha and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kureha ranks #731 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Kureha's FCF Margin % too high?
Kureha's current FCF Margin % is -2.58%. Based on the distribution chart, Kureha ranks #731 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kureha has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kureha's FCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kureha ranks #731 out of 1576 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Kureha in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.95. 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 Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.95, based on 1,576 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. 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 Kureha and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kureha's current FCF Margin % is -2.58%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kureha stock overvalued right now?
Kureha (KURCF) has a current FCF Margin % of -2.58%. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.90, compared to a current price of $20.66 — trading 9.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -2.58%. Kureha's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 Kureha (KURCF), the current FCF Margin % is -2.58% 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 Kureha (KURCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kureha stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $20.66 is trading 9.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.90.

Key valuation signals for KURCF:

  • FCF Margin %: -2.58%
  • GF Value™: $18.90 vs. price of $20.66 (9.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Kureha Business Description

Other Exchanges 4023:Japan0K1:Germany
Address 3-3-2, Nihonbashi-Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8552
Kureha Corp manufactures and sells chemicals and chemical-based products in four segments based on product type. The specialty plastics segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells plastic wrap used by consumers to package food, as well as commercial food packaging and fishing line. The advanced materials segment sells plastics such as polyvinylidene fluoride used in electronic materials and for water treatment, as well as carbon used in lithium ion batteries and industrial insulation. The specialty chemicals segment sells pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals, and industrial chemicals. The construction and other operations segment provides construction, engineering, and logistics services.
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