Fresenius SE KGaAXSWX:FRE 71 FCF Margin % is 3.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 5.07. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FRE with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF32.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 669 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks better than 59.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fresenius SE KGaA's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:FRE'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.32 Med: 5.07 Max: 15.05
Current: 6.17
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Fresenius SE KGaA was 15.05%. The lowest was -12.32%. And the median was 5.07%.
XSWX:FRE's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 59.19% of 669
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 3.34
vs XSWX:FRE: 6.17
Fresenius SE KGaA FCF Margin % Related Terms
Fresenius SE KGaA FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fresenius SE KGaA'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:FRE vs HCA, THC, DVA: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Fresenius SE KGaA'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.
Fresenius SE KGaA FCF Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Fresenius SE KGaA's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fresenius SE KGaA'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.
Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) has a FCF Margin % of 3.32% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 5.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks #273 out of 669 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 40.8%.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA's FCF Margin % too high?
Fresenius SE KGaA's current FCF Margin % of 3.32% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 5.07. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median FCF Margin % is 3.34. Fresenius SE KGaA's value of 3.32% is 0.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks #273 out of 669 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fresenius SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fresenius SE KGaA's FCF Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks #273 out of 669 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Fresenius SE KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.34. Fresenius SE KGaA's value of 3.32% is 0.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.07 vs. the industry median of 3.34, Fresenius SE KGaA has consistently been below 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 3.34, based on 669 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. Fresenius SE KGaA's current FCF Margin % of 3.32% is 0.6% below 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 Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fresenius SE KGaA's current FCF Margin % is 3.32%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 5.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF32.85, compared to a current price of CHF35.86 — trading 9.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 3.32%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 5.07 and 0.6% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 3.34. Fresenius SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE), the current FCF Margin % is 3.32% 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 Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF35.86 is trading 9.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF32.85.
GuruFocus considers Fresenius SE KGaA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FRE:
FCF Margin %: 3.32% (35% below median its 10-year median of 5.07)
GF Value™: CHF32.85 vs. price of CHF35.86 (9.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.6% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#273 of 669)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fresenius is a healthcare holding company based in Germany. The company owns a minority stake in dialysis service provider and equipment manufacturer Fresenius Medical Care. The Kabi segment manufactures intravenous drugs, nutrition products, infusion and transfusion therapies, and related pumps. The Helios segment operates private hospitals primarily in Germany and Spain.
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