Arla Plast AB (OSTO:ARPL) FCF Margin %: -5.13% (As of Jun. 2026)

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OSTO:ARPL Arla Plast AB OSTO:ARPL
76 GF Score
Price kr38.80
GF Value kr50.97
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Arla Plast AB FCF Margin %?

Arla Plast AB OSTO:ARPL -3.24% 76 FCF Margin % is -5.13% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:ARPL with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of kr50.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,578 Chemicals companies, Arla Plast AB ranks better than 73% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Arla Plast AB's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr-19 Mil. Arla Plast AB's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr367 Mil. Therefore, Arla Plast AB's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -5.13%.

As of today, Arla Plast AB's current FCF Yield % is 12.69%.

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

OSTO:ARPL' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.41   Med: 10.46   Max: 15.67
Current: 7.73


During the past 8 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Arla Plast AB was 15.67%. The lowest was 1.41%. And the median was 10.46%.

OSTO:ARPL's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
73% of 1578 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.055 vs OSTO:ARPL: 7.73


Arla Plast AB FCF Margin % Related Terms


Arla Plast AB FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arla Plast AB'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.

Arla Plast AB FCF Margin % Chart

Arla Plast AB Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.41 7.24 15.67 10.68 11.06

Arla Plast AB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 14.63 14.40 19.20 4.18 -5.13

OSTO:ARPL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Arla Plast AB'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.


Arla Plast AB FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Arla Plast AB's FCF Margin % falls into.


OSTO:ARPL
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Arla Plast AB FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Arla Plast AB'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 )
=158.5/1433
=11.06 %

Arla Plast AB's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-18.8/366.7
=-5.13 %

* 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 -5.13% mean?
Arla Plast AB (OSTO:ARPL) has a FCF Margin % of -5.13% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Arla Plast AB and its competitors. Over the past decade, Arla Plast AB's FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.41 to 15.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Arla Plast AB ranks #426 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 27%.
Is Arla Plast AB's FCF Margin % too high?
Arla Plast AB's current FCF Margin % is -5.13%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.41 to a high of 15.67. Based on the distribution chart, Arla Plast AB ranks #426 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arla Plast AB has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arla Plast AB's FCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Arla Plast AB ranks #426 out of 1578 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Arla Plast AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.06. Historically, Arla Plast AB's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.41 to 15.67 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 Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 2.06, based on 1,578 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 Arla Plast AB and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arla Plast AB's current FCF Margin % is -5.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arla Plast AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arla Plast AB (OSTO:ARPL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr50.97, compared to a current price of kr38.80 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -5.13%. Arla Plast AB's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Arla Plast AB (OSTO:ARPL), the current FCF Margin % is -5.13% as of Jun. 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 Arla Plast AB (OSTO:ARPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arla Plast AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr38.80 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr50.97. GuruFocus considers Arla Plast AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:ARPL:

  • FCF Margin %: -5.13%
  • GF Value™: kr50.97 vs. price of kr38.80 (23.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Arla Plast AB Business Description

Other Exchanges 7JB:Germany
Address Box 33, Borensberg, SWE, SE-591 06
Arla Plast AB is a extruders of plastic sheets in Europe. It offers plastic solid sheets and multiwall sheets in Polycarbonate, Polyethylene terephthalate glycol, ABS and other materials.
76GF Score

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