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Quaker HoughtonKWR +2.47%80 FCF Margin % is 3.59% as of Jun. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 7.09. GuruFocus rates KWR with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $162.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,578 Chemicals companies, Quaker Houghton ranks better than 57.48% on this metric.
The historical data trend for Quaker Houghton'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Quaker Houghton'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.
Quaker Houghton FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Quaker Houghton's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quaker Houghton'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.
Quaker Houghton (KWR) has a FCF Margin % of 3.59% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Quaker Houghton and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 7.09. Over the past decade, Quaker Houghton's FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.68 to 12.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Quaker Houghton ranks #671 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42.5%.
Is Quaker Houghton's FCF Margin % too high?
Quaker Houghton's current FCF Margin % of 3.59% is 49% below median its 10-year median of 7.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 12.30. The Chemicals industry median FCF Margin % is 1.99. Quaker Houghton's value of 3.59% is 80.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quaker Houghton ranks #671 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Quaker Houghton has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quaker Houghton's FCF Margin % compare to CC and NGVT?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Quaker Houghton ranks #671 out of 1578 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Quaker Houghton in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.99. Quaker Houghton's value of 3.59% is 80.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Quaker Houghton's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.68 to 12.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.09 vs. the industry median of 1.99, Quaker Houghton 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 Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.99, based on 1,578 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. Quaker Houghton's current FCF Margin % of 3.59% is 80.9% 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 Quaker Houghton and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quaker Houghton's current FCF Margin % is 3.59%, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 7.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quaker Houghton stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quaker Houghton (KWR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $162.38, compared to a current price of $171.45 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 3.59%, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 7.09 and 80.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.99. Quaker Houghton's 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 Quaker Houghton (KWR), the current FCF Margin % is 3.59% as of Jun. 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 Quaker Houghton (KWR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quaker Houghton stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $171.45 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $162.38.
GuruFocus considers Quaker Houghton to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KWR:
FCF Margin %: 3.59% (49% below median its 10-year median of 7.09)
GF Value™: $162.38 vs. price of $171.45 (5.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80.9% above the Chemicals median (#671 of 1578)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KWR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Quaker Houghton manufactures and sells a variety of industrial process fluids. The company's product portfolio includes metal removal fluids, cleaning fluids, corrosion inhibitors, metal drawing and forming fluids, die-cast mold releases, heat treatment and quenchants, metal forging fluids, hydraulic fluids, specialty greases, offshore sub-sea energy control fluids, rolling lubricants, rod and wire drawing fluids, and surface treatment chemicals. The company's geographic segments include the Americas, EMEA, and Asia/Pacific. The majority of the company's revenue is earned from the Americas.
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