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FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Givaudan's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-26 Mil. Givaudan's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €4,126 Mil. Therefore, Givaudan's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -0.63%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Givaudan's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:GIN1'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.05 Med: 14.36 Max: 17.97
Current: 14.88
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Givaudan was 17.97%. The lowest was 9.05%. And the median was 14.36%.
STU:GIN1's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 90.11% of 1577
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.96
vs STU:GIN1: 14.88
Givaudan FCF Margin % Related Terms
Givaudan FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Givaudan'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.
STU:GIN1 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Givaudan'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.
Givaudan FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Givaudan's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Givaudan'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.
Givaudan (STU:GIN1) has a FCF Margin % of -0.63% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Givaudan and its competitors. Over the past decade, Givaudan's FCF Margin % has ranged from 9.05 to 17.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #156 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Givaudan's FCF Margin % too high?
Givaudan's current FCF Margin % is -0.63%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.05 to a high of 17.97. Based on the distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #156 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Givaudan has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Givaudan's FCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #156 out of 1577 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Givaudan in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.96. Historically, Givaudan's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 9.05 to 17.97 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 1.96, 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 Givaudan and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Givaudan's current FCF Margin % is -0.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Givaudan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan (STU:GIN1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €79.84, compared to a current price of €68.50 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -0.63%. Givaudan's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Givaudan (STU:GIN1), the current FCF Margin % is -0.63% 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 Givaudan (STU:GIN1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €68.50 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €79.84.
GuruFocus considers Givaudan to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:GIN1:
FCF Margin %: -0.63%
GF Value™: €79.84 vs. price of €68.50 (14.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:GIN1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spun off from Roche in 2000, Givaudan is one of the world's leading flavor and fragrance manufacturers, with a presence in more than 80 countries. It sources more than 11,000 different ingredients from over 100 countries. The company serves end consumer markets with fragrances for personal, home, and laundry care brands, including prestige perfumes. In flavors, customers are in beverages, savory, snacks, sweet goods, and dairy. Givaudan has more than 17,000 employees, and its perfumery team is the largest in the industry.
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