Vertex Pharmaceuticals (WBO:VRTX) FCF Margin %: 43.35% (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Above Median


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What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals FCF Margin %?

Vertex Pharmaceuticals WBO:VRTX +2.51% 90 FCF Margin % is 43.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 32.51. GuruFocus rates WBO:VRTX with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €439.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 959 Biotechnology companies, Vertex Pharmaceuticals ranks better than 93.22% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Vertex Pharmaceuticals's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,120 Mil. Vertex Pharmaceuticals's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,584 Mil. Therefore, Vertex Pharmaceuticals's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 43.35%.

As of today, Vertex Pharmaceuticals's current FCF Yield % is 3.12%.

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

WBO:VRTX' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.87   Med: 32.51   Max: 48.24
Current: 30.41


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Vertex Pharmaceuticals was 48.24%. The lowest was -8.87%. And the median was 32.51%.

WBO:VRTX's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
93.22% of 959 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -84.65 vs WBO:VRTX: 30.41


Vertex Pharmaceuticals FCF Margin % Related Terms


Vertex Pharmaceuticals FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vertex Pharmaceuticals'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.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals FCF Margin % Chart

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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WBO:VRTX vs REGN, ALNY, RVMD: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Vertex Pharmaceuticals'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.


Vertex Pharmaceuticals FCF Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Vertex Pharmaceuticals's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vertex Pharmaceuticals's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Vertex Pharmaceuticals FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Vertex Pharmaceuticals'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 )
=2727.506/10249.11
=26.61 %

Vertex Pharmaceuticals's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1119.915/2583.668
=43.35 %

* 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 43.35% mean?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (WBO:VRTX) has a FCF Margin % of 43.35% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Vertex Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 32.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Vertex Pharmaceuticals ranks #65 out of 959 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals' FCF Margin % too high?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals' current FCF Margin % of 43.35% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 32.51. Based on the distribution chart, Vertex Pharmaceuticals ranks #65 out of 959 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vertex Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertex Pharmaceuticals' FCF Margin % compare to REGN and ALNY?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Vertex Pharmaceuticals ranks #65 out of 959 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Vertex Pharmaceuticals in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Vertex Pharmaceuticals's current FCF Margin % is 43.35%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 32.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (WBO:VRTX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €439.78, compared to a current price of €410.10 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 43.35%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 32.51. Vertex Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals (WBO:VRTX), the current FCF Margin % is 43.35% 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals (WBO:VRTX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €410.10 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €439.78. GuruFocus considers Vertex Pharmaceuticals to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:VRTX:

  • FCF Margin %: 43.35% (33% above median its 10-year median of 32.51)
  • GF Value™: €439.78 vs. price of €410.10 (6.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Vertex Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Address 50 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA, USA, 02210
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that discovers and develops small-molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases. Its key drugs are Kalydeco, Orkambi, Symdeko, and Trikafta/Kaftrio, and Alyftrek for cystic fibrosis, where Vertex therapies remain the standard of care globally. Vertex has diversified its portfolio through Casgevy, a gene-editing therapy for beta thalassemia and sickle-cell disease, and Journavx, a non-opioid pain medication approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acute pain in adults. Additionally, Vertex is evaluating small-molecule inhibitors of APOL1-mediated kidney diseases. Vertex is also investigating cell therapies to deliver a potential functional cure for type 1 diabetes.
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