EssilorluxotticaXSWX:EI 85 FCF Margin % is 16.04% as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 13.17. GuruFocus rates XSWX:EI with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF159.01. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 815 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Essilorluxottica ranks better than 80.98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Essilorluxottica's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:EI'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.22 Med: 13.17 Max: 17.73
Current: 13.21
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Essilorluxottica was 17.73%. The lowest was 10.22%. And the median was 13.17%.
XSWX:EI's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 80.98% of 815
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: -0.1
vs XSWX:EI: 13.21
Essilorluxottica FCF Margin % Related Terms
Essilorluxottica FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Essilorluxottica'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.
XSWX:EI vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Essilorluxottica'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.
Essilorluxottica FCF Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Essilorluxottica's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Essilorluxottica'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.
Essilorluxottica (XSWX:EI) has a FCF Margin % of 16.04% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Essilorluxottica and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 13.17. Over the past decade, Essilorluxottica's FCF Margin % has ranged from 10.22 to 17.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Essilorluxottica ranks #155 out of 815 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is Essilorluxottica's FCF Margin % too high?
Essilorluxottica's current FCF Margin % of 16.04% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 13.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.22 to a high of 17.73. Based on the distribution chart, Essilorluxottica ranks #155 out of 815 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Essilorluxottica has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essilorluxottica's FCF Margin % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Essilorluxottica ranks #155 out of 815 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Essilorluxottica in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Essilorluxottica's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 10.22 to 17.73 over the past decade. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Essilorluxottica and its competitors. Essilorluxottica's current FCF Margin % is 16.04%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 13.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essilorluxottica stock overvalued right now?
Essilorluxottica (XSWX:EI) has a current FCF Margin % of 16.04%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF159.01, compared to a current price of CHF117.00 — trading 26.4% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 16.04%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 13.17. Essilorluxottica's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 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 Essilorluxottica (XSWX:EI), the current FCF Margin % is 16.04% 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 Essilorluxottica (XSWX:EI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essilorluxottica stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF117.00 is trading 26.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF159.01.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:EI:
FCF Margin %: 16.04% (22% above median its 10-year median of 13.17)
GF Value™: CHF159.01 vs. price of CHF117.00 (26.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:EI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EssilorLuxottica is a combination of the leading manufacturer of premium frames and sunglasses and the leading manufacturer of optical lenses. Both companies are significantly larger than the next biggest competitor and command over 15% of the fragmented global eyewear market. The company has a broad geographical presence, with around 37% of sales in Europe, 45% in North America, and the rest in Asia and Latin America.
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