Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) FCF Margin %: 16.45% (As of Dec. 2025) — 26% Above Median


XSWX:FORN Forbo Holding AG XSWX:FORN
73 GF Score
Price CHF739.00
GF Value CHF879.59
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Forbo Holding AG FCF Margin %?

Forbo Holding AG XSWX:FORN +0.41% 73 FCF Margin % is 16.45% as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 13.09. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FORN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF879.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,770 Construction companies, Forbo Holding AG ranks better than 61.41% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Forbo Holding AG's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF89 Mil. Forbo Holding AG's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF539 Mil. Therefore, Forbo Holding AG's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 16.45%.

As of today, Forbo Holding AG's current FCF Yield % is 5.46%.

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

XSWX:FORN' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.27   Med: 13.09   Max: 15.34
Current: 5.27


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Forbo Holding AG was 15.34%. The lowest was 5.27%. And the median was 13.09%.

XSWX:FORN's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
61.41% of 1770 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.61 vs XSWX:FORN: 5.27


Forbo Holding AG FCF Margin % Related Terms


Forbo Holding AG FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forbo Holding 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.

Forbo Holding AG FCF Margin % Chart

Forbo Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.28 6.23 13.61 12.09 6.82

Forbo Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
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XSWX:FORN vs TT, JCI, CARR: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Forbo Holding 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.


Forbo Holding AG FCF Margin % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Forbo Holding AG's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Forbo Holding AG's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Forbo Holding AG FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Forbo Holding AG'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 )
=74/1085.4
=6.82 %

Forbo Holding AG's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=88.6/538.5
=16.45 %

* 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 16.45% mean?
Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) has a FCF Margin % of 16.45% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Forbo Holding AG and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 13.09. Over the past decade, Forbo Holding AG's FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.27 to 15.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #683 out of 1770 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Forbo Holding AG's FCF Margin % too high?
Forbo Holding AG's current FCF Margin % of 16.45% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 13.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.27 to a high of 15.34. The Construction industry median FCF Margin % is 2.61. Forbo Holding AG's value of 16.45% is 530.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #683 out of 1770 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Forbo Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forbo Holding AG's FCF Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #683 out of 1770 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Forbo Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.61. Forbo Holding AG's value of 16.45% is 530.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Forbo Holding AG's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.27 to 15.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.09 vs. the industry median of 2.61, Forbo Holding 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 Construction company?
The median FCF Margin % among Construction companies is 2.61, based on 1,770 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. Forbo Holding AG's current FCF Margin % of 16.45% is 530.3% 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 Forbo Holding AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forbo Holding AG's current FCF Margin % is 16.45%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 13.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forbo Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF879.59, compared to a current price of CHF739.00 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 16.45%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 13.09 and 530.3% above the Construction industry median of 2.61. Forbo Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN), the current FCF Margin % is 16.45% 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 Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forbo Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF739.00 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF879.59. GuruFocus considers Forbo Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FORN:

  • FCF Margin %: 16.45% (26% above median its 10-year median of 13.09)
  • GF Value™: CHF879.59 vs. price of CHF739.00 (16% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 530.3% above the Construction median (#683 of 1770)

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


Forbo Holding AG Business Description

Other Exchanges FORNz:UK0QKD:UKFOZN:Germany
Address Lindenstrasse 8, P.O. Box 1339, Baar, CHE, CH-6341
Forbo Holding AG manufactures and sells flooring and movement systems. The company organizes itself into two segments based on product type. The Flooring Systems segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells commercial and residential floor coverings, entrance flooring systems, and building and construction flooring adhesives to the construction and remodeling industries. The Movement Systems segment sells conveyor and processing belts, plastic modular belts, power transmission belts, and flat modular belts, to the food, automotive, and fitness equipment industries. The majority of revenue comes from Europe, and also has its presence in Americas and Asia/Pacific and Africa.
73GF Score

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