Symrise AGWBO:SY1 -0.50%83 FCF Margin % is 20.57% as of Dec. 2025, which is 121% above its 10-year median of 9.29. GuruFocus rates WBO:SY1 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €101.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,582 Chemicals companies, Symrise AG ranks better than 83.25% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Symrise AG's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €489 Mil. Symrise AG's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,376 Mil. Therefore, Symrise AG's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 20.57%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Symrise AG's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:SY1'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.38 Med: 9.29 Max: 13.97
Current: 11.38
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Symrise AG was 13.97%. The lowest was 2.38%. And the median was 9.29%.
WBO:SY1's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 83.25% of 1582
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.78
vs WBO:SY1: 11.38
Symrise AG FCF Margin % Related Terms
Symrise AG FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Symrise 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Symrise 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.
Symrise AG FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Symrise AG's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Symrise 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.
Symrise AG (WBO:SY1) has a FCF Margin % of 20.57% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Symrise AG and its competitors. This is 121% above median its historical median of 9.29. Over the past decade, Symrise AG's FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.38 to 13.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Symrise AG ranks #265 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Symrise AG's FCF Margin % too high?
Symrise AG's current FCF Margin % of 20.57% is 121% above median its 10-year median of 9.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.38 to a high of 13.97. The Chemicals industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. Symrise AG's value of 20.57% is 1055.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Symrise AG ranks #265 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Symrise AG has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symrise AG's FCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Symrise AG ranks #265 out of 1582 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Symrise AG in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. Symrise AG's value of 20.57% is 1055.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Symrise AG's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.38 to 13.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.29 vs. the industry median of 1.78, Symrise 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 Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.78, based on 1,582 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. Symrise AG's current FCF Margin % of 20.57% is 1055.6% 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 Symrise AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Symrise AG's current FCF Margin % is 20.57%, which is 121% above median its own 10-year median of 9.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symrise AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symrise AG (WBO:SY1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €101.32, compared to a current price of €88.00 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 20.57%, which is 121% above median its 10-year median of 9.29 and 1055.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.78. Symrise AG's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 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 Symrise AG (WBO:SY1), the current FCF Margin % is 20.57% 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 Symrise AG (WBO:SY1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symrise AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €88.00 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €101.32.
GuruFocus considers Symrise AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:SY1:
FCF Margin %: 20.57% (121% above median its 10-year median of 9.29)
GF Value™: €101.32 vs. price of €88.00 (13.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1055.6% above the Chemicals median (#265 of 1582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:SY1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Symrise is a global supplier of ingredients for fragrances and flavourings across the food, beverage, household products, and pharmaceutical industries. With an estimated 12% market share, it is the world's fourth-largest supplier of fragrances and flavourings. The company was created after a 2003 merger of two companies that originated in 1874 and 1919. With almost 13,000 employees, Symrise produces 35,000 products sourced from 10,000 mostly natural raw materials such as vanilla, citrus, blossoms, and plant or animal materials for more than 6,000 customers.
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