Lotus Bakeries NVLOTBY 100 FCF Margin % is 9.89% as of Dec. 2025, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 7.62. GuruFocus rates LOTBY with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of $112.83. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,957 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lotus Bakeries NV ranks better than 70.36% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lotus Bakeries NV's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LOTBY'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.4 Med: 7.62 Max: 15.76
Current: 6.88
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Lotus Bakeries NV was 15.76%. The lowest was -1.40%. And the median was 7.62%.
LOTBY's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 70.36% of 1957
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.16
vs LOTBY: 6.88
Lotus Bakeries NV FCF Margin % Related Terms
Lotus Bakeries NV FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lotus Bakeries NV'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Lotus Bakeries NV'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.
Lotus Bakeries NV FCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lotus Bakeries NV's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lotus Bakeries NV'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.
Lotus Bakeries NV (LOTBY) has a FCF Margin % of 9.89% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Lotus Bakeries NV and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 7.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Lotus Bakeries NV ranks #580 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 29.6%.
Is Lotus Bakeries NV's FCF Margin % too high?
Lotus Bakeries NV's current FCF Margin % of 9.89% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 7.62. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. Lotus Bakeries NV's value of 9.89% is 357.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lotus Bakeries NV ranks #580 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lotus Bakeries NV has a GF Score™ of 100/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lotus Bakeries NV's FCF Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lotus Bakeries NV ranks #580 out of 1957 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Lotus Bakeries NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. Lotus Bakeries NV's value of 9.89% is 357.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.62 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Lotus Bakeries NV 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median FCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.16, based on 1,957 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. Lotus Bakeries NV's current FCF Margin % of 9.89% is 357.9% 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 Lotus Bakeries NV and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lotus Bakeries NV's current FCF Margin % is 9.89%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 7.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotus Bakeries NV stock overvalued right now?
Lotus Bakeries NV (LOTBY) has a current FCF Margin % of 9.89%. The stock's GF Value™ is $112.83, compared to a current price of $114.50 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 9.89%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 7.62 and 357.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.16. Lotus Bakeries NV's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 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 Lotus Bakeries NV (LOTBY), the current FCF Margin % is 9.89% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Lotus Bakeries NV (LOTBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotus Bakeries NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $114.50 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $112.83.
Key valuation signals for LOTBY:
FCF Margin %: 9.89% (30% above median its 10-year median of 7.62)
GF Value™: $112.83 vs. price of $114.50 (1.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 357.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#580 of 1957)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LOTBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lotus Bakeries NV is active in the indulgent and better-for-you snacking segment and is engaged in the manufacture and sale of biscuits, waffles, cakes, and other snack products. The Group offers multiple products, including caramelized biscuits, waffles and galettes, cake specialties, gingerbread, and other biscuits, and distributes its products through retail, catering, and food service channels. Its brands include Biscoff, Nakd, TREK, BEAR, Kiddylicious, Lotus Dinosaurus, Peijnenburg, Snelle Jelle, Annas, and Peter's Yard. Its activities are organised under three strategic pillars, namely Lotus Biscoff, Lotus Natural Foods, and Lotus Local Heroes. The company operates in Continental Europe, which generates maximum revenue, as well as in the UK, the Americas, and the rest of the world.
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