DanoneXSWX:BN 70 FCF Margin % is 11.65% as of Dec. 2025, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 9.10. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF60.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,955 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Danone ranks better than 79.8% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Danone's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF1,472 Mil. Danone's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF12,640 Mil. Therefore, Danone's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.65%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Danone's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BN'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.56 Med: 9.1 Max: 10.62
Current: 9.98
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Danone was 10.62%. The lowest was 7.56%. And the median was 9.10%.
XSWX:BN's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 79.8% of 1955
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.15
vs XSWX:BN: 9.98
Danone FCF Margin % Related Terms
Danone FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Danone'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Danone'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.
Danone FCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Danone's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Danone'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.
Danone (XSWX:BN) has a FCF Margin % of 11.65% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Danone and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 9.10. Over the past decade, Danone's FCF Margin % has ranged from 7.56 to 10.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Danone ranks #395 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is Danone's FCF Margin % too high?
Danone's current FCF Margin % of 11.65% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 9.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.56 to a high of 10.62. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median FCF Margin % is 2.15. Danone's value of 11.65% is 441.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Danone ranks #395 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Danone has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Danone's FCF Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Danone ranks #395 out of 1955 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Danone in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.15. Danone's value of 11.65% is 441.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Danone's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 7.56 to 10.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.10 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Danone 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median FCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.15, based on 1,955 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. Danone's current FCF Margin % of 11.65% is 441.9% 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 Danone and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Danone's current FCF Margin % is 11.65%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 9.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Danone stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danone (XSWX:BN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF60.08, compared to a current price of CHF62.26 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 11.65%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 9.10 and 441.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.15. Danone's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Danone (XSWX:BN), the current FCF Margin % is 11.65% 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 Danone (XSWX:BN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danone stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF62.26 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF60.08.
GuruFocus considers Danone to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BN:
FCF Margin %: 11.65% (28% above median its 10-year median of 9.10)
GF Value™: CHF60.08 vs. price of CHF62.26 (3.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 441.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#395 of 1955)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Danone is a global food and beverage industry leader with more than EUR 27 billion annual revenue. Its operations are organized into three broad segments: essential dairy and plant-based products, representing just over half of group revenue; specialized nutrition; and bottled water. The firm's portfolio includes well-known brands such as Danone/Dannon dairy products, Alpro plant-based dairy, Aptamil infant milk formula, Evian and Volvic bottled water, and leading medical nutrition brands.
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