Pernod RicardXPAR:RI +1.58%81 FCF Margin % is 9.10% as of Dec. 2025, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 12.85. GuruFocus rates XPAR:RI with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €105.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Pernod Ricard ranks better than 75.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pernod Ricard's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:RI'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.23 Med: 12.85 Max: 17.75
Current: 11.6
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Pernod Ricard was 17.75%. The lowest was 8.23%. And the median was 12.85%.
XPAR:RI's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 75.71% of 210
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 4.875
vs XPAR:RI: 11.60
Pernod Ricard FCF Margin % Related Terms
Pernod Ricard FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pernod Ricard'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 Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Pernod Ricard'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.
Pernod Ricard FCF Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pernod Ricard's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pernod Ricard'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.
Pernod Ricard (XPAR:RI) has a FCF Margin % of 9.10% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Pernod Ricard and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 12.85. Over the past decade, Pernod Ricard's FCF Margin % has ranged from 8.23 to 17.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Pernod Ricard ranks #51 out of 210 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is Pernod Ricard's FCF Margin % too high?
Pernod Ricard's current FCF Margin % of 9.10% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 12.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.23 to a high of 17.75. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median FCF Margin % is 4.88. Pernod Ricard's value of 9.10% is 86.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pernod Ricard ranks #51 out of 210 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pernod Ricard has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pernod Ricard's FCF Margin % compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Pernod Ricard ranks #51 out of 210 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Pernod Ricard in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.88. Pernod Ricard's value of 9.10% is 86.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Pernod Ricard's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 8.23 to 17.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.85 vs. the industry median of 4.88, Pernod Ricard 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median FCF Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 4.88, based on 210 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. Pernod Ricard's current FCF Margin % of 9.10% is 86.7% 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 Pernod Ricard and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pernod Ricard's current FCF Margin % is 9.10%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 12.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pernod Ricard stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pernod Ricard (XPAR:RI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €105.09, compared to a current price of €64.48 — trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 9.10%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 12.85 and 86.7% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 4.88. Pernod Ricard's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 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 Pernod Ricard (XPAR:RI), the current FCF Margin % is 9.10% 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 Pernod Ricard (XPAR:RI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pernod Ricard stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €64.48 is trading 38.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €105.09.
GuruFocus considers Pernod Ricard to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:RI:
FCF Margin %: 9.10% (29% below median its 10-year median of 12.85)
GF Value™: €105.09 vs. price of €64.48 (38.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.7% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#51 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:RI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pernod Ricard was formed in 1975 through the merger of Pernod, founded in 1805, and Ricard, created in 1932. Through acquisitions, the firm has grown to become the world's second-largest distiller by volume, behind Diageo. Pernod Ricard possesses the most comprehensive spirits portfolio globally, distributing over 240 brands across 160 countries. Flagship spirits brands include Absolut vodka, Beefeater gin, Chivas Regal and The Glenlivet scotch whisky, Jameson Irish whiskey, Malibu rum, and Martell cognac. The firm has also shed noncore assets over the years, including several wine brands in 2025.
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