Franco-NevadaSTU:3FO -1.63%89 FCF Margin % is 9.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 17.72. GuruFocus rates STU:3FO with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €230.63 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 847 Metals & Mining companies, Franco-Nevada ranks worse than 67.18% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Franco-Nevada's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:3FO'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -78.81 Med: 17.72 Max: 65.21
Current: -20.62
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Franco-Nevada was 65.21%. The lowest was -78.81%. And the median was 17.72%.
STU:3FO's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 67.18% of 847
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -2.17
vs STU:3FO: -20.62
Franco-Nevada FCF Margin % Related Terms
Franco-Nevada FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Franco-Nevada'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.
For the Gold subindustry, Franco-Nevada'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.
Franco-Nevada FCF Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Franco-Nevada's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franco-Nevada'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.
Franco-Nevada (STU:3FO) has a FCF Margin % of 9.27% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Franco-Nevada and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 17.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Franco-Nevada ranks #569 out of 847 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 67.2%.
Is Franco-Nevada's FCF Margin % too high?
Franco-Nevada's current FCF Margin % of 9.27% is 48% below median its 10-year median of 17.72. Based on the distribution chart, Franco-Nevada ranks #569 out of 847 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Franco-Nevada has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franco-Nevada's FCF Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Franco-Nevada ranks #569 out of 847 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Franco-Nevada in the lower half of its industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 Franco-Nevada and its competitors. Franco-Nevada's current FCF Margin % is 9.27%, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 17.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franco-Nevada stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franco-Nevada (STU:3FO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €230.63, compared to a current price of €184.35 — trading 20.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 9.27%, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 17.72. Franco-Nevada's overall GF Score™ is 89/100. 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 Franco-Nevada (STU:3FO), the current FCF Margin % is 9.27% 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 Franco-Nevada (STU:3FO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franco-Nevada stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €184.35 is trading 20.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €230.63.
GuruFocus considers Franco-Nevada to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:3FO:
FCF Margin %: 9.27% (48% below median its 10-year median of 17.72)
GF Value™: €230.63 vs. price of €184.35 (20.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:3FO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Franco-Nevada Corp is a precious-metals-focused royalty and investment company. The company owns a diversified portfolio of precious metals and royalty streams, which is actively managed to generate the bulk of its revenue from gold, silver, and platinum. The company does not operate mines, develop projects, or conduct exploration. The company's short-term financial performance is linked to the price of commodities and the amount of production from its portfolio of producing assets. Its long-term performance is affected by the availability of exploration and development capital. The company holds a portfolio of assets, diversified by commodity, revenue type, and stage of a project.
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