Coca-Cola Co (LIM:KO) FCF Margin %: 14.07% (As of Mar. 2026) — 28% Below Median


LIM:KO Coca-Cola Co LIM:KO
69 GF Score
Price $80.50
GF Value $70.21
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Coca-Cola Co FCF Margin %?

Coca-Cola Co LIM:KO +10.06% 69 FCF Margin % is 14.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 19.51. GuruFocus rates LIM:KO with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 117 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Coca-Cola Co ranks better than 94.02% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Coca-Cola Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,755 Mil. Coca-Cola Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $12,472 Mil. Therefore, Coca-Cola Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.07%.

As of today, Coca-Cola Co's current FCF Yield % is 3.62%.

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

LIM:KO' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.07   Med: 19.51   Max: 29.12
Current: 25.49


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Coca-Cola Co was 29.12%. The lowest was 10.07%. And the median was 19.51%.

LIM:KO's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
94.02% of 117 companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 5.35 vs LIM:KO: 25.49


Coca-Cola Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


Coca-Cola Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Coca-Cola Co'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.

Coca-Cola Co FCF Margin % Chart

Coca-Cola Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 29.12 22.17 21.30 10.07 11.05

Coca-Cola Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 -49.52 26.88 36.64 24.31 14.07

LIM:KO vs PEP, MNST, KDP: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Coca-Cola Co'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.


Coca-Cola Co FCF Margin % vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Coca-Cola Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Coca-Cola Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Coca-Cola Co FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Coca-Cola Co's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=5296/47941
=11.05 %

Coca-Cola Co'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 )
=1755/12472
=14.07 %

* 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.

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What does a FCF Margin % of 14.07% mean?
Coca-Cola Co (LIM:KO) has a FCF Margin % of 14.07% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Coca-Cola Co and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 19.51. Over the past decade, Coca-Cola Co's FCF Margin % has ranged from 10.07 to 29.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Coca-Cola Co ranks #7 out of 117 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Coca-Cola Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Coca-Cola Co's current FCF Margin % of 14.07% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 19.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.07 to a high of 29.12. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median FCF Margin % is 5.35. Coca-Cola Co's value of 14.07% is 163% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coca-Cola Co ranks #7 out of 117 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Coca-Cola Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coca-Cola Co's FCF Margin % compare to PEP and MNST?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Coca-Cola Co ranks #7 out of 117 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Coca-Cola Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 5.35. Coca-Cola Co's value of 14.07% is 163% above this benchmark. Historically, Coca-Cola Co's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 10.07 to 29.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.51 vs. the industry median of 5.35, Coca-Cola Co 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median FCF Margin % among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 5.35, based on 117 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. Coca-Cola Co's current FCF Margin % of 14.07% is 163% 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 Coca-Cola Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median FCF Margin % is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coca-Cola Co's current FCF Margin % is 14.07%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 19.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coca-Cola Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coca-Cola Co (LIM:KO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.21, compared to a current price of $80.50 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 14.07%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 19.51 and 163% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 5.35. Coca-Cola Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Coca-Cola Co (LIM:KO), the current FCF Margin % is 14.07% 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 Coca-Cola Co (LIM:KO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coca-Cola Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $80.50 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $70.21. GuruFocus considers Coca-Cola Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:KO:

  • FCF Margin %: 14.07% (28% below median its 10-year median of 19.51)
  • GF Value™: $70.21 vs. price of $80.50 (14.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 163% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#7 of 117)

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Coca-Cola Co Business Description

Address One Coca-Cola Plaza, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30313
Founded in 1886, Atlanta-headquartered Coca-Cola is the world's largest nonalcoholic beverage company, with a strong portfolio of 200 brands covering key categories including carbonated soft drinks, water, sports, energy, juice, and coffee. Together with bottlers and distribution partners, the company sells finished beverage products bearing Coca-Cola and licensed brands through retailers and food-service locations in more than 200 countries and regions globally. Coca-Cola generates around 60% of its total revenue overseas, with sizable contributions from emerging economies in Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
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