Macfarlane GroupLSE:MACF +1.54%57 FCF Margin % is 5.94% as of Dec. 2025, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 7.09. GuruFocus rates LSE:MACF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, Macfarlane Group ranks better than 70.05% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Macfarlane Group's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MACF'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.2 Med: 7.09 Max: 11.16
Current: 6.69
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Macfarlane Group was 11.16%. The lowest was 1.20%. And the median was 7.09%.
LSE:MACF's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 70.05% of 394
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.68
vs LSE:MACF: 6.69
Macfarlane Group FCF Margin % Related Terms
Macfarlane Group FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Macfarlane Group'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.
LSE:MACF vs SW, PKG, AMCR: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Macfarlane Group'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.
Macfarlane Group FCF Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Macfarlane Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Macfarlane Group'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.
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) has a FCF Margin % of 5.94% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Macfarlane Group and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 7.09. Over the past decade, Macfarlane Group's FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.20 to 11.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #118 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.
Is Macfarlane Group's FCF Margin % too high?
Macfarlane Group's current FCF Margin % of 5.94% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 7.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.20 to a high of 11.16. The Packaging & Containers industry median FCF Margin % is 2.68. Macfarlane Group's value of 5.94% is 121.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #118 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Macfarlane Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macfarlane Group's FCF Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #118 out of 394 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Macfarlane Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.68. Macfarlane Group's value of 5.94% is 121.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Macfarlane Group's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.20 to 11.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.09 vs. the industry median of 2.68, Macfarlane Group 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median FCF Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.68, based on 394 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. Macfarlane Group's current FCF Margin % of 5.94% is 121.6% 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 Macfarlane Group and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Macfarlane Group's current FCF Margin % is 5.94%, which is 16% 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 Macfarlane Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.18, compared to a current price of £0.66 — trading 44.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 5.94%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 7.09 and 121.6% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.68. Macfarlane Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF), the current FCF Margin % is 5.94% 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.66 is trading 44.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.18.
GuruFocus considers Macfarlane Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MACF:
FCF Margin %: 5.94% (16% below median its 10-year median of 7.09)
GF Value™: £1.18 vs. price of £0.66 (44.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 121.6% above the Packaging & Containers median (#118 of 394)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MACF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Macfarlane Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that provides services for the packaging sector. It operates in two segments Packaging Distribution segment, which includes the distribution of packaging materials & supply of storage & warehousing services, & Manufacturing Operations comprises the manufacturing & supplying of self-adhesive labels to fast-moving consumer goods. The business operates Regional Distribution Centers, supplying customers with a range of packaging materials & services. It operates across a wide range of sectors such as Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Medical General, Industrial food, health & beauty, household products, & beverages sectors. It derives key revenue from the Distribution segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from the UK.
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