Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N) FCF Margin %: -5.45% (As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:SW1 N Smurfit WestRock PLC MEX:SW1 N
47 GF Score
Price MXN680.00
GF Value MXN682.34
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Smurfit WestRock FCF Margin %?

Smurfit WestRock MEX:SW1 N 47 FCF Margin % is -5.45% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:SW1 N with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN682.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, Smurfit WestRock ranks better than 52.54% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Smurfit WestRock's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-7,574 Mil. Smurfit WestRock's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN139,068 Mil. Therefore, Smurfit WestRock's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.45%.

As of today, Smurfit WestRock's current FCF Yield % is 4.17%.

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

MEX:SW1 N' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08   Med: 3.79   Max: 8.59
Current: 3.32


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Smurfit WestRock was 8.59%. The lowest was 0.08%. And the median was 3.79%.

MEX:SW1 N's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
52.54% of 394 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.7 vs MEX:SW1 N: 3.32


Smurfit WestRock FCF Margin % Related Terms


Smurfit WestRock FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smurfit WestRock'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.

Smurfit WestRock FCF Margin % Chart

Smurfit WestRock Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.67 3.72 5.21 0.08 3.85

Smurfit WestRock Quarterly Data
Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 -3.16 3.87 6.54 8.03 -5.45

MEX:SW1 N vs PKG, AMCR, IP: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Smurfit WestRock'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.


Smurfit WestRock FCF Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Smurfit WestRock's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Smurfit WestRock FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Smurfit WestRock's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=21606.84/561399.721
=3.85 %

Smurfit WestRock'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 )
=-7573.734/139068.183
=-5.45 %

* 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 -5.45% mean?
Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N) has a FCF Margin % of -5.45% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. Over the past decade, Smurfit WestRock's FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.08 to 8.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #187 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 47.5%.
Is Smurfit WestRock's FCF Margin % too high?
Smurfit WestRock's current FCF Margin % is -5.45%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 8.59. Based on the distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #187 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Smurfit WestRock has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smurfit WestRock's FCF Margin % compare to PKG and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #187 out of 394 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Smurfit WestRock in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.70. Historically, Smurfit WestRock's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.08 to 8.59 over the past decade. 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 2.70, 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. 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 Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smurfit WestRock's current FCF Margin % is -5.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smurfit WestRock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN682.34, compared to a current price of MXN680.00 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -5.45%. Smurfit WestRock's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 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 Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N), the current FCF Margin % is -5.45% 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 Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN680.00 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN682.34. GuruFocus considers Smurfit WestRock to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SW1 N:

  • FCF Margin %: -5.45%
  • GF Value™: MXN682.34 vs. price of MXN680.00 (0.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SW1 N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Smurfit WestRock Business Description

Address Beech Hill, Clonskeagh, Dublin 4, Dublin, IRL, D04 N2R2
Smurfit WestRock PLC manufactures corrugated packaging and consumer packaging, such as folding cartons and paperboard. operates a vertically integrated system supplying wood and recovered fiber to produce various grades of board, which are then converted into packaging products. Its main packaging categories include corrugated containers and consumer packaging, with additional products such as solidboard, kraft paper, graphic board, paper sacks, and bag-in-box packaging. The company's geographical segments include North America (including the U.S., Canada and Mexico), Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from product sales in the North American region.
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