The historical rank and industry rank for Ester Industries's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ESTER'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -31.75 Med: 3.15 Max: 12.8
Current: 1.97
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Ester Industries was 12.80%. The lowest was -31.75%. And the median was 3.15%.
NSE:ESTER's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 50.82% of 1582
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.78
vs NSE:ESTER: 1.97
Ester Industries FCF Margin % Related Terms
Ester Industries FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ester Industries'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.
NSE:ESTER vs LIN, SHW, ECL: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ester Industries'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.
Ester Industries FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ester Industries's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ester Industries'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.
Ester Industries (NSE:ESTER) has a FCF Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Ester Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ester Industries ranks #778 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Ester Industries' FCF Margin % too high?
Ester Industries' current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Ester Industries ranks #778 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ester Industries has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ester Industries' FCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ester Industries ranks #778 out of 1582 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Ester Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. 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 1,582 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 Ester Industries 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. Ester Industries's current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ester Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ester Industries (NSE:ESTER) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹116.87, compared to a current price of ₹89.84 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. Ester Industries' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 Ester Industries (NSE:ESTER), the current FCF Margin % is 0.00% 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 Ester Industries (NSE:ESTER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ester Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹89.84 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹116.87.
GuruFocus considers Ester Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ESTER:
FCF Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: ₹116.87 vs. price of ₹89.84 (23.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ESTER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ester Industries Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of polyester films, and specialty polymers. The company operates through segments namely Polyester chips and film and Speciality Polymers. The company generates maximum revenue from the Polyester chips and film segment. The Polyester chips and film segment is used in flexible packaging and other industrial applications. It serves food packaging; beverage packaging, home and personal care, industrial packaging, construction, automotive, electrical and electronics, carpet, and other industries. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from India.
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