Sulzer AG (WBO:SULZ) FCF Margin %: 9.32% (As of Dec. 2025) — 50% Above Median


WBO:SULZ Sulzer AG WBO:SULZ
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Price €149.90
GF Value €148.21
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Sulzer AG FCF Margin %?

Sulzer AG WBO:SULZ -0.93% 55 FCF Margin % is 9.32% as of Dec. 2025, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 6.22. GuruFocus rates WBO:SULZ with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €148.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,036 Industrial Products companies, Sulzer AG ranks better than 67.09% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Sulzer AG's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €181 Mil. Sulzer AG's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,941 Mil. Therefore, Sulzer AG's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.32%.

As of today, Sulzer AG's current FCF Yield % is 4.54%.

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

WBO:SULZ' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.55   Med: 6.22   Max: 9.04
Current: 5.9


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Sulzer AG was 9.04%. The lowest was 1.55%. And the median was 6.22%.

WBO:SULZ's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
67.09% of 3036 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.565 vs WBO:SULZ: 5.90


Sulzer AG FCF Margin % Related Terms


Sulzer AG FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sulzer 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.

Sulzer AG FCF Margin % Chart

Sulzer AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Sulzer AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 11.46 3.19 9.68 2.33 9.32

WBO:SULZ vs GEV, ETN, PH: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Sulzer 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.


Sulzer AG FCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sulzer AG's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sulzer AG FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Sulzer 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 )
=224.404/3810.154
=5.89 %

Sulzer AG's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=180.895/1941.299
=9.32 %

* 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 9.32% mean?
Sulzer AG (WBO:SULZ) has a FCF Margin % of 9.32% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Sulzer AG and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 6.22. Over the past decade, Sulzer AG's FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.55 to 9.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #999 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is Sulzer AG's FCF Margin % too high?
Sulzer AG's current FCF Margin % of 9.32% is 50% above median its 10-year median of 6.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.55 to a high of 9.04. The Industrial Products industry median FCF Margin % is 1.57. Sulzer AG's value of 9.32% is 495.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #999 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sulzer AG has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sulzer AG's FCF Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #999 out of 3036 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Sulzer AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.57. Sulzer AG's value of 9.32% is 495.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Sulzer AG's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.55 to 9.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.22 vs. the industry median of 1.57, Sulzer 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 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. Sulzer AG's current FCF Margin % of 9.32% is 495.5% 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 Sulzer AG 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. Sulzer AG's current FCF Margin % is 9.32%, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 6.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sulzer AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sulzer AG (WBO:SULZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €148.21, compared to a current price of €149.90 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 9.32%, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 6.22 and 495.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.57. Sulzer AG's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 Sulzer AG (WBO:SULZ), the current FCF Margin % is 9.32% 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 Sulzer AG (WBO:SULZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sulzer AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €149.90 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €148.21. GuruFocus considers Sulzer AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:SULZ:

  • FCF Margin %: 9.32% (50% above median its 10-year median of 6.22)
  • GF Value™: €148.21 vs. price of €149.90 (1.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 495.5% above the Industrial Products median (#999 of 3036)

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


Sulzer AG Business Description

Address Neuwiesenstrasse 15, Winterthur, CHE, 8401
Sulzer AG specializes in pumping solutions, rotating equipment maintenance, and mixing technology. It serves customers operating in the oil and gas, power, and water markets. Pumping solutions focus on transporting and processing oil and derivatives, treating water, and renewable power generation. In addition, the company offers solutions for turbines, compressors, motors, and other rotating components and has technicians to provide maintenance. Sulzer's business segments include Flow Equipment, Services, Chemtech, and Others which serve across the globe. Majority of its revenues are generated from its Flow equipment and Services segment.
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