Veolia EnvironnementVEOEY -1.00%82 FCF Margin % is 16.87% as of Dec. 2025, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 10.99. GuruFocus rates VEOEY with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 239 Waste Management companies, Veolia Environnement ranks better than 73.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Veolia Environnement's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
VEOEY'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.67 Med: 10.99 Max: 11.65
Current: 11.65
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Veolia Environnement was 11.65%. The lowest was 9.67%. And the median was 10.99%.
VEOEY's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 73.64% of 239
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 2.64
vs VEOEY: 11.65
Veolia Environnement FCF Margin % Related Terms
Veolia Environnement FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Veolia Environnement'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.
For the Waste Management subindustry, Veolia Environnement'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.
Veolia Environnement FCF Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Veolia Environnement's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Veolia Environnement'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.
Veolia Environnement (VEOEY) has a FCF Margin % of 16.87% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Veolia Environnement and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 10.99. Over the past decade, Veolia Environnement's FCF Margin % has ranged from 9.67 to 11.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Veolia Environnement ranks #63 out of 239 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is Veolia Environnement's FCF Margin % too high?
Veolia Environnement's current FCF Margin % of 16.87% is 54% above median its 10-year median of 10.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.67 to a high of 11.65. The Waste Management industry median FCF Margin % is 2.64. Veolia Environnement's value of 16.87% is 539% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Veolia Environnement ranks #63 out of 239 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Veolia Environnement has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Veolia Environnement's FCF Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Veolia Environnement ranks #63 out of 239 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Veolia Environnement in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.64. Veolia Environnement's value of 16.87% is 539% above this benchmark. Historically, Veolia Environnement's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 9.67 to 11.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.99 vs. the industry median of 2.64, Veolia Environnement 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 a Waste Management company?
The median FCF Margin % among Waste Management companies is 2.64, based on 239 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. Veolia Environnement's current FCF Margin % of 16.87% is 539% 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 Veolia Environnement and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Veolia Environnement's current FCF Margin % is 16.87%, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 10.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Veolia Environnement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Veolia Environnement (VEOEY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.99, compared to a current price of $20.35 — trading 19.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 16.87%, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 10.99 and 539% above the Waste Management industry median of 2.64. Veolia Environnement's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 10 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 Veolia Environnement (VEOEY), the current FCF Margin % is 16.87% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Veolia Environnement (VEOEY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Veolia Environnement stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $20.35 is trading 19.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.99.
GuruFocus considers Veolia Environnement to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VEOEY:
FCF Margin %: 16.87% (54% above median its 10-year median of 10.99)
GF Value™: $16.99 vs. price of $20.35 (19.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 539% above the Waste Management median (#63 of 239)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VEOEY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Veolia is the largest water company globally and a leading player in France. It is also involved in waste management with significant exposure to France, the United Kingdom, Germany, the United States, and Australia. The third pillar of the group is energy services, giving the group significant exposure to Central Europe. Veolia started to refocus its activities in 2011, leading to the exit of almost half of its countries and its transport activity The integration of most activities of Suez in 2022 drove an EBITDA increase of nearly 40%.
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