Green Plains (STU:G3V) FCF Margin %: -10.31% (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:G3V Green Plains Inc STU:G3V
57 GF Score
Price €13.20
GF Value €8.06
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Green Plains FCF Margin %?

Green Plains STU:G3V +1.54% 57 FCF Margin % is -10.31% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:G3V with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,577 Chemicals companies, Green Plains ranks better than 64.24% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Green Plains's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-40 Mil. Green Plains's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €386 Mil. Therefore, Green Plains's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -10.31%.

As of today, Green Plains's current FCF Yield % is 9.42%.

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

STU:G3V' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.89   Med: -2.55   Max: 5.11
Current: 5.11


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Green Plains was 5.11%. The lowest was -6.89%. And the median was -2.55%.

STU:G3V's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
64.24% of 1577 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.8 vs STU:G3V: 5.11


Green Plains FCF Margin % Related Terms


Green Plains FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Green Plains'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.

Green Plains FCF Margin % Chart

Green Plains Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.47 -3.89 -1.57 -5.09 3.52

Green Plains 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 -11.93 8.62 7.03 14.46 -10.31

STU:G3V vs TROX, WLKP, LXU: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Green Plains'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.


Green Plains FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Green Plains's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Green Plains FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Green Plains'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 )
=62.91/1786.295
=3.52 %

Green Plains'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 )
=-39.746/385.62
=-10.31 %

* 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 -10.31% mean?
Green Plains (STU:G3V) has a FCF Margin % of -10.31% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Green Plains and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Green Plains ranks #564 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is Green Plains' FCF Margin % too high?
Green Plains' current FCF Margin % is -10.31%. Based on the distribution chart, Green Plains ranks #564 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Green Plains has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Green Plains' FCF Margin % compare to TROX and WLKP?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Green Plains ranks #564 out of 1577 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Green Plains in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.80. 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 1.80, based on 1,577 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 Green Plains and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Green Plains's current FCF Margin % is -10.31%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Green Plains stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Plains (STU:G3V) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.06, compared to a current price of €13.20 — trading 63.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -10.31%. Green Plains' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Green Plains (STU:G3V), the current FCF Margin % is -10.31% 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 Green Plains (STU:G3V) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Plains stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €13.20 is trading 63.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.06. GuruFocus considers Green Plains to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:G3V:

  • FCF Margin %: -10.31%
  • GF Value™: €8.06 vs. price of €13.20 (63.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:G3V stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Green Plains Business Description

Other Exchanges GPRE:USA0J0P:UKG3V:Germany
Address 1811 Aksarben Drive, Omaha, NE, USA, 68106
Green Plains Inc manufactures and sells ethanol and ethanol byproducts in two segments based on function. The ethanol production segment, which generates the majority of revenue, includes the production of ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein and renewable corn oil. The agribusiness and energy services segment includes grain handling and storage, commodity marketing and merchant trading for company-produced and third-party ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein, renewable corn oil, natural gas and other commodities.
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