XylemXYL +1.49%86 FCF Margin % is 0.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 91% below its 10-year median of 9.98. GuruFocus rates XYL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $136.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,036 Industrial Products companies, Xylem ranks better than 80.5% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Xylem's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $18 Mil. Xylem's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,125 Mil. Therefore, Xylem's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.85%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Xylem's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XYL'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.35 Med: 9.98 Max: 13.15
Current: 10.63
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Xylem was 13.15%. The lowest was 6.35%. And the median was 9.98%.
XYL's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 80.5% of 3036
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.565
vs XYL: 10.63
Xylem FCF Margin % Related Terms
Xylem FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Xylem'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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Xylem'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.
Xylem FCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Xylem's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Xylem'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.
Xylem (XYL) has a FCF Margin % of 0.85% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Xylem and its competitors. This is 91% below median its historical median of 9.98. Over the past decade, Xylem's FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.35 to 13.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Xylem ranks #592 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Xylem's FCF Margin % too high?
Xylem's current FCF Margin % of 0.85% is 91% below median its 10-year median of 9.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.35 to a high of 13.15. The Industrial Products industry median FCF Margin % is 1.57. Xylem's value of 0.85% is 45.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xylem ranks #592 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Xylem has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xylem's FCF Margin % compare to OTIS and IR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Xylem ranks #592 out of 3036 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Xylem in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.57. Xylem's value of 0.85% is 45.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Xylem's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.35 to 13.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.98 vs. the industry median of 1.57, Xylem 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 1.57, based on 3,036 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. Xylem's current FCF Margin % of 0.85% is 45.7% 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 Xylem and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xylem's current FCF Margin % is 0.85%, which is 91% below median its own 10-year median of 9.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xylem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xylem (XYL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $136.08, compared to a current price of $112.04 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 0.85%, which is 91% below median its 10-year median of 9.98 and 45.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.57. Xylem's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Xylem (XYL), the current FCF Margin % is 0.85% 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 Xylem (XYL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xylem stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $112.04 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $136.08.
GuruFocus considers Xylem to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XYL:
FCF Margin %: 0.85% (91% below median its 10-year median of 9.98)
GF Value™: $136.08 vs. price of $112.04 (17.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.7% below the Industrial Products median (#592 of 3036)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XYL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Xylem is a global leader in water technology and offers a wide range of solutions, including the transport, treatment, testing, and efficient use of water for customers in the utility, industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. Xylem was spun off from ITT in 2011. Based in Rye Brook, New York, Xylem has a presence in over 150 countries and employs 16,200. The company generated $9 billion in revenue in 2025.
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