voestalpine AGVLPNY -8.49%62 FCF Margin % is 4.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 82% above its 10-year median of 2.43. GuruFocus rates VLPNY with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 617 Steel companies, voestalpine AG ranks better than 64.83% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for voestalpine AG's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
VLPNY'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73 Med: 2.43 Max: 9.49
Current: 3.69
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of voestalpine AG was 9.49%. The lowest was 0.73%. And the median was 2.43%.
VLPNY's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 64.83% of 617
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.1
vs VLPNY: 3.69
voestalpine AG FCF Margin % Related Terms
voestalpine AG FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for voestalpine 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.
For the Steel subindustry, voestalpine 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.
voestalpine AG FCF Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, voestalpine AG's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where voestalpine AG'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.
voestalpine AG (VLPNY) has a FCF Margin % of 4.43% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on voestalpine AG and its competitors. This is 82% above median its historical median of 2.43. Over the past decade, voestalpine AG's FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.73 to 9.49. According to the industry distribution chart, voestalpine AG ranks #217 out of 617 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 35.2%.
Is voestalpine AG's FCF Margin % too high?
voestalpine AG's current FCF Margin % of 4.43% is 82% above median its 10-year median of 2.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 9.49. The Steel industry median FCF Margin % is 1.10. voestalpine AG's value of 4.43% is 302.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, voestalpine AG ranks #217 out of 617 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, voestalpine AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does voestalpine AG's FCF Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, voestalpine AG ranks #217 out of 617 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts voestalpine AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.10. voestalpine AG's value of 4.43% is 302.7% above this benchmark. Historically, voestalpine AG's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.73 to 9.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.43 vs. the industry median of 1.10, voestalpine AG 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 Steel company?
The median FCF Margin % among Steel companies is 1.10, based on 617 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. voestalpine AG's current FCF Margin % of 4.43% is 302.7% 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 voestalpine AG and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. voestalpine AG's current FCF Margin % is 4.43%, which is 82% above median its own 10-year median of 2.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is voestalpine AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, voestalpine AG (VLPNY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.27, compared to a current price of $9.70 — trading 84.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 4.43%, which is 82% above median its 10-year median of 2.43 and 302.7% above the Steel industry median of 1.10. voestalpine AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 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 voestalpine AG (VLPNY), the current FCF Margin % is 4.43% 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 voestalpine AG (VLPNY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, voestalpine AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.70 is trading 84.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.27.
GuruFocus considers voestalpine AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VLPNY:
FCF Margin %: 4.43% (82% above median its 10-year median of 2.43)
GF Value™: $5.27 vs. price of $9.70 (84.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 302.7% above the Steel median (#217 of 617)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VLPNY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
voestalpine AG is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and development of steel products. Its divisions are: Steel Division, which generates maximum revenue and is involved in the production of steel products and the casting of large turbines. High-Performance Metals Division provides metals for the automotive, consumer goods, power generation, energy, and aviation sectors. The Metal Engineering Division produces rails, turnout systems, track-based monitoring systems, specially treated wire, and others. Metal Forming Division provides customized special and precision sections, as well as solutions for systems in the construction, cab construction for commercial vehicles, and aviation sectors, and Holding & Group Services. It generates its maximum revenue from the European Union.
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