Lonza Group (XSWX:LONN) FCF Margin %: 2.61% (As of Dec. 2025) — 335% Above Median


XSWX:LONN Lonza Group Ltd XSWX:LONN
82 GF Score
Price CHF528.40
GF Value CHF592.67
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Lonza Group FCF Margin %?

Lonza Group XSWX:LONN +2.56% 82 FCF Margin % is 2.61% as of Dec. 2025, which is 335% above its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates XSWX:LONN with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF592.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 204 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Lonza Group ranks worse than 53.43% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Lonza Group's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF77 Mil. Lonza Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF2,955 Mil. Therefore, Lonza Group's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.61%.

As of today, Lonza Group's current FCF Yield % is -0.59%.

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

XSWX:LONN' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.69   Med: 0.6   Max: 9.34
Current: -3.32


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Lonza Group was 9.34%. The lowest was -13.69%. And the median was 0.60%.

XSWX:LONN's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
53.43% of 204 companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: -1.845 vs XSWX:LONN: -3.32


Lonza Group FCF Margin % Related Terms


Lonza Group FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lonza Group'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.

Lonza Group FCF Margin % Chart

Lonza Group 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 -2.29 -13.69 -4.38 -2.61 -3.32

Lonza Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.80 -3.83 -1.07 -8.22 2.61

XSWX:LONN vs TMO, DHR, IDXX: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Lonza Group'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.


Lonza Group FCF Margin % vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Lonza Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lonza Group's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Lonza Group FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Lonza Group'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 )
=-217/6531
=-3.32 %

Lonza Group'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 )
=77/2955
=2.61 %

* 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 2.61% mean?
Lonza Group (XSWX:LONN) has a FCF Margin % of 2.61% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Lonza Group and its competitors. This is 335% above median its historical median of 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Lonza Group ranks #109 out of 204 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 53.4%.
Is Lonza Group's FCF Margin % too high?
Lonza Group's current FCF Margin % of 2.61% is 335% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. Based on the distribution chart, Lonza Group ranks #109 out of 204 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lonza Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lonza Group's FCF Margin % compare to TMO and DHR?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Lonza Group ranks #109 out of 204 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Lonza Group in the lower half of its industry. 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 Diagnostics & Research company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 Lonza Group and its competitors. Lonza Group's current FCF Margin % is 2.61%, which is 335% above median its own 10-year median of 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lonza Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lonza Group (XSWX:LONN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF592.67, compared to a current price of CHF528.40 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 2.61%, which is 335% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. Lonza Group'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 Lonza Group (XSWX:LONN), the current FCF Margin % is 2.61% 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 Lonza Group (XSWX:LONN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lonza Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF528.40 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF592.67. GuruFocus considers Lonza Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:LONN:

  • FCF Margin %: 2.61% (335% above median its 10-year median of 0.60)
  • GF Value™: CHF592.67 vs. price of CHF528.40 (10.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Lonza Group Business Description

Address Muenchensteinerstrasse 38, Basel, CHE, 4002
Lonza Group is a contract development and manufacturing organization. It operates under four segments: small molecules, biologics, cell and gene, and capsules and health ingredients. Lonza derives its revenue primarily from long-term supply agreements with pharmaceutical customers. The company provides development and manufacturing services throughout the entire lifecycle of a product, from drug research to commercial supply. The majority of Lonza's customers are pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, academic institutions, and government research organizations.
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