The MiddlebySTU:MBY +2.82%84 FCF Margin % is 6.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 11.95. GuruFocus rates STU:MBY with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €130.43. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,036 Industrial Products companies, The Middleby ranks better than 90.02% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. The Middleby's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €50 Mil. The Middleby's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €727 Mil. Therefore, The Middleby's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.87%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Middleby's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:MBY'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.52 Med: 11.95 Max: 20.63
Current: 15.97
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of The Middleby was 20.63%. The lowest was 6.52%. And the median was 11.95%.
STU:MBY's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 90.02% of 3036
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.565
vs STU:MBY: 15.97
The Middleby FCF Margin % Related Terms
The Middleby FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Middleby'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:MBY vs JBTM, XE, GTES: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, The Middleby'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.
The Middleby FCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, The Middleby's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Middleby'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.
The Middleby (STU:MBY) has a FCF Margin % of 6.87% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on The Middleby and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 11.95. Over the past decade, The Middleby's FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.52 to 20.63. According to the industry distribution chart, The Middleby ranks #303 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 10%.
Is The Middleby's FCF Margin % too high?
The Middleby's current FCF Margin % of 6.87% is 43% below median its 10-year median of 11.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.52 to a high of 20.63. The Industrial Products industry median FCF Margin % is 1.57. The Middleby's value of 6.87% is 339% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Middleby ranks #303 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Middleby has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Middleby's FCF Margin % compare to JBTM and XE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, The Middleby ranks #303 out of 3036 companies for FCF Margin %. This places The Middleby in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.57. The Middleby's value of 6.87% is 339% above this benchmark. Historically, The Middleby's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.52 to 20.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.95 vs. the industry median of 1.57, The Middleby has consistently been above the industry average. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 1.57, based on 3,036 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. The Middleby's current FCF Margin % of 6.87% is 339% above the industry median. 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 The Middleby and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Middleby's current FCF Margin % is 6.87%, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 11.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Middleby stock overvalued right now?
The Middleby (STU:MBY) has a current FCF Margin % of 6.87%. The stock's GF Value™ is €130.43, compared to a current price of €146.00 — trading 11.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 6.87%, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 11.95 and 339% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.57. The Middleby's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 The Middleby (STU:MBY), the current FCF Margin % is 6.87% 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 The Middleby (STU:MBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Middleby stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €146.00 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €130.43.
Key valuation signals for STU:MBY:
FCF Margin %: 6.87% (43% below median its 10-year median of 11.95)
GF Value™: €130.43 vs. price of €146.00 (11.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 339% above the Industrial Products median (#303 of 3036)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:MBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Middleby Corp is engaged in designing, manufacturing, marketing, distribution and service of a broad line of foodservice equipment used in all types of commercial restaurants and institutional kitchens, food preparation, cooking, baking, chilling and packaging equipment for food processing operations, and premium kitchen equipment including ranges, ovens, refrigerators, ventilation, dishwashers and outdoor cooking equipment used in the residential market. The company conducts its business through three principal business segments namely the Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group, the Food Processing Equipment Group and the Residential Kitchen Equipment Group. The firm derives majority revenue from Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group segment.
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