BefesaMEX:BFSAN -16.49%75 FCF Margin % is 4.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 5.57. GuruFocus rates MEX:BFSAN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN595.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 239 Waste Management companies, Befesa ranks better than 72.8% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Befesa's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN258 Mil. Befesa's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN5,946 Mil. Therefore, Befesa's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.34%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Befesa's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:BFSAN'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.7 Med: 5.57 Max: 11.48
Current: 11.39
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Befesa was 11.48%. The lowest was 2.70%. And the median was 5.57%.
MEX:BFSAN's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 72.8% of 239
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 2.66
vs MEX:BFSAN: 11.39
Befesa FCF Margin % Related Terms
Befesa FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Befesa'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.
MEX:BFSAN vs WM, RSG, WCN: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Befesa'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.
Befesa FCF Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Befesa's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Befesa'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.
Befesa (MEX:BFSAN) has a FCF Margin % of 4.34% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Befesa and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 5.57. Over the past decade, Befesa's FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.70 to 11.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Befesa ranks #65 out of 239 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is Befesa's FCF Margin % too high?
Befesa's current FCF Margin % of 4.34% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 5.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.70 to a high of 11.48. The Waste Management industry median FCF Margin % is 2.66. Befesa's value of 4.34% is 63.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Befesa ranks #65 out of 239 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Befesa has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Befesa's FCF Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Befesa ranks #65 out of 239 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Befesa in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.66. Befesa's value of 4.34% is 63.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Befesa's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.70 to 11.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.57 vs. the industry median of 2.66, Befesa 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 Waste Management company?
The median FCF Margin % among Waste Management companies is 2.66, based on 239 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. Befesa's current FCF Margin % of 4.34% is 63.2% 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 Befesa and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Befesa's current FCF Margin % is 4.34%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 5.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Befesa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Befesa (MEX:BFSAN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN595.11, compared to a current price of MXN600.57 — trading 0.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 4.34%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 5.57 and 63.2% above the Waste Management industry median of 2.66. Befesa's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Befesa (MEX:BFSAN), the current FCF Margin % is 4.34% 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 Befesa (MEX:BFSAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Befesa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN600.57 is trading 0.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN595.11.
GuruFocus considers Befesa to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BFSAN:
FCF Margin %: 4.34% (22% below median its 10-year median of 5.57)
GF Value™: MXN595.11 vs. price of MXN600.57 (0.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.2% above the Waste Management median (#65 of 239)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BFSAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Befesa SA provides sustainable services for the recycling of hazardous residues from the Steel & Aluminium industry. It operates in two business segments: Steel dust recycling services & Aluminum salt slags recycling services. In the Steel Dust Recycling segment, the company collects & recycles steel dust and other steel residues generated in the production of crude, stainless, and galvanized steel. The Aluminum Salt Slags recycling services are divided into salt slags & secondary aluminum segments. Its secondary aluminum operations include the collection and recycling of aluminum scrap and other aluminum residues. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from Spain, and also has a presence in Germany, Belgium, Finland, the Netherlands, Italy, France, and other countries.
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