Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP) FCF Margin %: 14.32% (As of Dec. 2025) — 40% Above Median


XSWX:LISP Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG XSWX:LISP
82 GF Score
Price CHF9,725.00
GF Value CHF12,624.92
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG FCF Margin %?

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG XSWX:LISP +1.94% 82 FCF Margin % is 14.32% as of Dec. 2025, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 10.26. GuruFocus rates XSWX:LISP with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF12,624.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,956 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks better than 55.21% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF510 Mil. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF3,563 Mil. Therefore, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.32%.

As of today, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current FCF Yield % is 0.84%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:LISP' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.21   Med: 10.26   Max: 15.87
Current: 3.21


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG was 15.87%. The lowest was 3.21%. And the median was 10.26%.

XSWX:LISP's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
55.21% of 1956 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.155 vs XSWX:LISP: 3.21


Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG FCF Margin % Related Terms


Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli 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.

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG FCF Margin % Chart

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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XSWX:LISP vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli 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.


Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG FCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli 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 )
=189.9/5915.8
=3.21 %

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli 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 )
=510.2/3563.2
=14.32 %

* 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 14.32% mean?
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP) has a FCF Margin % of 14.32% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 10.26. Over the past decade, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.21 to 15.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #876 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's FCF Margin % too high?
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current FCF Margin % of 14.32% is 40% above median its 10-year median of 10.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.21 to a high of 15.87. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's value of 14.32% is 564.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #876 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's FCF Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #876 out of 1956 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's value of 14.32% is 564.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.21 to 15.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.26 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median FCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.16, based on 1,956 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. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current FCF Margin % of 14.32% is 564.5% 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current FCF Margin % is 14.32%, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 10.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF12,624.92, compared to a current price of CHF9,725.00 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 14.32%, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 10.26 and 564.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.16. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP), the current FCF Margin % is 14.32% 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (XSWX:LISP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF9,725.00 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF12,624.92. GuruFocus considers Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:LISP:

  • FCF Margin %: 14.32% (40% above median its 10-year median of 10.26)
  • GF Value™: CHF12,624.92 vs. price of CHF9,725.00 (23% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 564.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#876 of 1956)

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


Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Business Description

Address Seestrasse 204, Kilchberg, CHE, CH-8802
Swiss-based Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli is a manufacturer of premium chocolate. Key brands include Lindt, Lindor, Ghirardelli, Russell Stover, Whitman's, and Caffarel. The company bought US-based Russell Stover, its largest-ever acquisition, in 2014. It derives the bulk of its sales from Europe (47% of its consolidated base) but also competes in North America (40%) and the rest of the world (13%). The company operates 11 manufacturing plants in Europe and the United States. Its distribution network includes more than 620 own stores.
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