Victrex (LSE:VCT) FCF Margin %: 14.85% (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Below Median


LSE:VCT Victrex PLC LSE:VCT
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What is Victrex FCF Margin %?

Victrex LSE:VCT -0.83% 71 FCF Margin % is 14.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 18.64. GuruFocus rates LSE:VCT with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £9.89 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Victrex ranks better than 92.34% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Victrex's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £22.0 Mil. Victrex's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £148.1 Mil. Therefore, Victrex's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.85%.

As of today, Victrex's current FCF Yield % is 9.36%.

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

LSE:VCT' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04   Med: 18.64   Max: 36.53
Current: 16.46


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Victrex was 36.53%. The lowest was 1.04%. And the median was 18.64%.

LSE:VCT's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
92.34% of 1579 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.78 vs LSE:VCT: 16.46


Victrex FCF Margin % Related Terms


Victrex FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Victrex'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.

Victrex FCF Margin % Chart

Victrex Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
FCF Margin %
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Victrex Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 6.21 27.59 15.19 18.07 14.85

LSE:VCT vs LIN, SHW, ECL: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Victrex'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.


Victrex FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Victrex's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Victrex's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Victrex FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Victrex's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=49.3/296.4
=16.63 %

Victrex'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 )
=22/148.1
=14.85 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 14.85% mean?
Victrex (LSE:VCT) has a FCF Margin % of 14.85% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Victrex and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 18.64. Over the past decade, Victrex's FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.04 to 36.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Victrex ranks #121 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 7.7%.
Is Victrex's FCF Margin % too high?
Victrex's current FCF Margin % of 14.85% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 18.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 36.53. The Chemicals industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. Victrex's value of 14.85% is 734.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Victrex ranks #121 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Victrex has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Victrex's FCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Victrex ranks #121 out of 1579 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Victrex in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. Victrex's value of 14.85% is 734.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Victrex's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.04 to 36.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.64 vs. the industry median of 1.78, Victrex 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 1.78, based on 1,579 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. Victrex's current FCF Margin % of 14.85% is 734.3% 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 Victrex and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Victrex's current FCF Margin % is 14.85%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 18.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Victrex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Victrex (LSE:VCT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £9.89, compared to a current price of £5.99 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 14.85%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 18.64 and 734.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.78. Victrex's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 Victrex (LSE:VCT), the current FCF Margin % is 14.85% 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 Victrex (LSE:VCT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Victrex stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £5.99 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £9.89. GuruFocus considers Victrex to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:VCT:

  • FCF Margin %: 14.85% (20% below median its 10-year median of 18.64)
  • GF Value™: £9.89 vs. price of £5.99 (39.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 734.3% above the Chemicals median (#121 of 1579)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:VCT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Victrex Business Description

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Address Victrex Technology Centre, Hillhouse International, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, GBR, FY5 4QD
Victrex PLC is a British specialty chemicals company whose business is based predominantly on manufacturing and creating solutions using polyetheretherketone, or PEEK, an ultra-high-performance lightweight plastic. The business has two segments. The Sustainable Solutions targets transportation, energy, electronics, and manufacturing, while the Medical Segment provides healthcare solutions for the implantable device markets. Geographically operates in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), America, and Asia-Pacific. Its maximum sales are generated from the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
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