VeraltoMIL:1VLTO +7.09%56 FCF Margin % is 11.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 18.01. GuruFocus rates MIL:1VLTO with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €94.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,036 Industrial Products companies, Veralto ranks better than 92.62% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Veralto's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €147 Mil. Veralto's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,230 Mil. Therefore, Veralto's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.95%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Veralto's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1VLTO'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.79 Med: 18.01 Max: 22.19
Current: 18.63
During the past 6 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Veralto was 22.19%. The lowest was 15.79%. And the median was 18.01%.
MIL:1VLTO's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 92.62% of 3036
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.565
vs MIL:1VLTO: 18.63
Veralto FCF Margin % Related Terms
Veralto FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Veralto'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.
MIL:1VLTO vs ZWS, CECO, PCT: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Veralto'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.
Veralto FCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Veralto's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Veralto'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.
Veralto (MIL:1VLTO) has a FCF Margin % of 11.95% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Veralto and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 18.01. Over the past decade, Veralto's FCF Margin % has ranged from 15.79 to 22.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Veralto ranks #224 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Veralto's FCF Margin % too high?
Veralto's current FCF Margin % of 11.95% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 18.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.79 to a high of 22.19. The Industrial Products industry median FCF Margin % is 1.57. Veralto's value of 11.95% is 663.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Veralto ranks #224 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Veralto has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Veralto's FCF Margin % compare to ZWS and CECO?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Veralto ranks #224 out of 3036 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Veralto in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.57. Veralto's value of 11.95% is 663.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Veralto's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 15.79 to 22.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.01 vs. the industry median of 1.57, Veralto 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 1.57, based on 3,036 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. Veralto's current FCF Margin % of 11.95% is 663.6% 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 Veralto and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Veralto's current FCF Margin % is 11.95%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 18.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Veralto stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Veralto (MIL:1VLTO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €94.56, compared to a current price of €77.90 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 11.95%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 18.01 and 663.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.57. Veralto's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Veralto (MIL:1VLTO), the current FCF Margin % is 11.95% 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 Veralto (MIL:1VLTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Veralto stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €77.90 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €94.56.
GuruFocus considers Veralto to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1VLTO:
FCF Margin %: 11.95% (34% below median its 10-year median of 18.01)
GF Value™: €94.56 vs. price of €77.90 (17.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 663.6% above the Industrial Products median (#224 of 3036)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1VLTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Veralto is a diversified industrial firm organized into two segments. The water quality segment offers water analytics and water treatment solutions, while the product quality and innovation segment offers coding, packaging, and color solutions for consumer packaged goods and pharmaceuticals. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company has around 17,000 employees. Veralto generated approximately $5.5 billion in revenue in 2025.
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