Lanxess AG (STU:LXS) FCF Margin %: -2.10% (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:LXS Lanxess AG STU:LXS
65 GF Score
Price €16.08
GF Value €20.38
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Lanxess AG FCF Margin %?

Lanxess AG STU:LXS -0.50% 65 FCF Margin % is -2.10% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:LXS with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,577 Chemicals companies, Lanxess AG ranks worse than 53.58% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Lanxess AG's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-29 Mil. Lanxess AG's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,378 Mil. Therefore, Lanxess AG's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.10%.

As of today, Lanxess AG's current FCF Yield % is 3.72%.

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

STU:LXS' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.07   Med: 2.05   Max: 7.63
Current: 0.95


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Lanxess AG was 7.63%. The lowest was -3.07%. And the median was 2.05%.

STU:LXS's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
53.58% of 1577 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.8 vs STU:LXS: 0.95


Lanxess AG FCF Margin % Related Terms


Lanxess AG FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lanxess AG'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.

Lanxess AG FCF Margin % Chart

Lanxess AG 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 -0.28 -3.07 7.63 2.95 -0.53

Lanxess AG 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 -6.93 2.11 -1.05 5.05 -2.10

STU:LXS vs LIN, SHW, ECL: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Lanxess AG'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.


Lanxess AG FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Lanxess AG's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Lanxess AG FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Lanxess AG'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 )
=-30/5673
=-0.53 %

Lanxess AG'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 )
=-29/1378
=-2.10 %

* 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 -2.10% mean?
Lanxess AG (STU:LXS) has a FCF Margin % of -2.10% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Lanxess AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #845 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 53.6%.
Is Lanxess AG's FCF Margin % too high?
Lanxess AG's current FCF Margin % is -2.10%. Based on the distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #845 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lanxess AG has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lanxess AG's FCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #845 out of 1577 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Lanxess AG in the lower 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 Lanxess AG 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. Lanxess AG's current FCF Margin % is -2.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lanxess AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lanxess AG (STU:LXS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.38, compared to a current price of €16.08 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -2.10%. Lanxess AG's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Lanxess AG (STU:LXS), the current FCF Margin % is -2.10% 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 Lanxess AG (STU:LXS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lanxess AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €16.08 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €20.38. GuruFocus considers Lanxess AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:LXS:

  • FCF Margin %: -2.10%
  • GF Value™: €20.38 vs. price of €16.08 (21.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Lanxess AG Business Description

Address Kennedyplatz 1, Cologne, DEU, 50569
Lanxess AG is a German chemical company that was originally spun out of Bayer. Lanxess has visibly decommoditised its portfolio by divesting its synthetic rubber business. It has business segments, namely: specialty chemicals company in the fields of consumer protection chemicals, specialty additives, advanced intermediates, and all other segments. Geographically, it operates in EMEA (excluding Germany), Germany, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
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