Applied NutritionLSE:APN 27 FCF Margin % is 10.87% as of Jan. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 13.00. GuruFocus rates LSE:APN with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,957 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Applied Nutrition ranks better than 84.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Applied Nutrition's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:APN'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.61 Med: 13 Max: 17.7
Current: 11.87
During the past 4 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Applied Nutrition was 17.70%. The lowest was 6.61%. And the median was 13.00%.
LSE:APN's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 84.72% of 1957
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.16
vs LSE:APN: 11.87
Applied Nutrition FCF Margin % Related Terms
Applied Nutrition FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Applied Nutrition'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, Applied Nutrition'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.
Applied Nutrition FCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Applied Nutrition's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Nutrition'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.
Applied Nutrition (LSE:APN) has a FCF Margin % of 10.87% as of Jan. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Applied Nutrition and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 13.00. Over the past decade, Applied Nutrition's FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.61 to 17.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #299 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is Applied Nutrition's FCF Margin % too high?
Applied Nutrition's current FCF Margin % of 10.87% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 13.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.61 to a high of 17.70. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. Applied Nutrition's value of 10.87% is 403.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #299 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Applied Nutrition has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Nutrition's FCF Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #299 out of 1957 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Applied Nutrition in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. Applied Nutrition's value of 10.87% is 403.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Applied Nutrition's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.61 to 17.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.00 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Applied Nutrition 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. Applied Nutrition's current FCF Margin % of 10.87% is 403.2% 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 Applied Nutrition 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. Applied Nutrition's current FCF Margin % is 10.87%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 13.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Nutrition stock overvalued right now?
Applied Nutrition (LSE:APN) has a current FCF Margin % of 10.87%. The current FCF Margin % is 10.87%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 13.00 and 403.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.16. Applied Nutrition's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Applied Nutrition (LSE:APN), the current FCF Margin % is 10.87% as of Jan. 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.
Applied Nutrition PLC is a Sports and Active nutrition brand. It formulates and creates nutrition supplements for professional athletes, fitness enthusiasts, the gym lifestyle community, and people looking to supplement their diet with quality health, well-being, and beauty nutrition. Its products are Protein, Pre-workout, Clothing and Accessories, and others.
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