Emergent BioSolutions (STU:ER4) FCF Margin %: -24.18% (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:ER4 Emergent BioSolutions Inc STU:ER4
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What is Emergent BioSolutions FCF Margin %?

Emergent BioSolutions STU:ER4 +5.77% 51 FCF Margin % is -24.18% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:ER4 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 958 Drug Manufacturers companies, Emergent BioSolutions ranks better than 89.87% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Emergent BioSolutions's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-31.3 Mil. Emergent BioSolutions's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €129.5 Mil. Therefore, Emergent BioSolutions's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -24.18%.

As of today, Emergent BioSolutions's current FCF Yield % is 30.76%.

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

STU:ER4' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.21   Med: 4.7   Max: 31.26
Current: 21.03


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Emergent BioSolutions was 31.26%. The lowest was -25.21%. And the median was 4.70%.

STU:ER4's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
89.87% of 958 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 2.445 vs STU:ER4: 21.03


Emergent BioSolutions FCF Margin % Related Terms


Emergent BioSolutions FCF Margin % Historical Data

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* 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.

Emergent BioSolutions FCF Margin % Chart

Emergent BioSolutions Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Emergent BioSolutions Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 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 -7.08 79.43 -2.57 51.32 -24.18

STU:ER4 vs AQST, EOLS, ELTP: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Emergent BioSolutions'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.


Emergent BioSolutions FCF Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Emergent BioSolutions's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Emergent BioSolutions's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Emergent BioSolutions FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Emergent BioSolutions'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 )
=133.907/602.241
=22.23 %

Emergent BioSolutions'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 )
=-31.313/129.49
=-24.18 %

* 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 -24.18% mean?
Emergent BioSolutions (STU:ER4) has a FCF Margin % of -24.18% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Emergent BioSolutions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Emergent BioSolutions ranks #97 out of 958 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 10.1%.
Is Emergent BioSolutions' FCF Margin % too high?
Emergent BioSolutions' current FCF Margin % is -24.18%. Based on the distribution chart, Emergent BioSolutions ranks #97 out of 958 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Emergent BioSolutions has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emergent BioSolutions' FCF Margin % compare to AQST and EOLS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Emergent BioSolutions ranks #97 out of 958 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Emergent BioSolutions in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.45. 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median FCF Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 2.45, based on 958 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 Emergent BioSolutions and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emergent BioSolutions's current FCF Margin % is -24.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emergent BioSolutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emergent BioSolutions (STU:ER4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.05, compared to a current price of €7.34 — trading 81.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -24.18%. Emergent BioSolutions' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 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 Emergent BioSolutions (STU:ER4), the current FCF Margin % is -24.18% 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 Emergent BioSolutions (STU:ER4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emergent BioSolutions stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.34 is trading 81.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.05. GuruFocus considers Emergent BioSolutions to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:ER4:

  • FCF Margin %: -24.18%
  • GF Value™: €4.05 vs. price of €7.34 (81.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:ER4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Emergent BioSolutions Business Description

Other Exchanges EBS:USA0IGA:UK
Address 300 Professional Drive, Gaithersburg, MD, USA, 20879
Emergent BioSolutions Inc offers public health products to the government and healthcare providers. Company operates in three segments namely Commercial Product, MCM Products, and Services segment. The Commercial Product Segment consisting of Nasal Spray; the MCM Products Segment consisting of Anthrax-MCM products, Smallpox-MCM products and Other Products and the Services Segment consisting of Bioservices portfolio. Geographically, the company operates in United States, Canada, and Others. It derives maximum revenue from United states. The company's products include: NARCAN Nasal Spray, KLOXXADO Nasal Spray, ACAM2000, ANTHRASIL, BAT, BioThrax, CNJ-016, raxibacumab injection, Ebanga, and others.
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