Company / FCF Margin
Celanese FCF Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest FCF Margin
8.4%
FY2025
5-year range
5.2% / 15.1%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+62.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#31 of 91
Materials
What the data says
At 8.4%, Celanese's fcf margin ranks #31 of 91 in the Materials sector. FCF Margin returned to growth in FY2025 after 4 years of decline, reaching 8.4%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
8.4% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -8.9%.
Declined from 12.2% to 8.4% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
FCF Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -4.8pp
- 5-Year Change
- -8.9pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#31 of 91 in MaterialsTop 34% of 91This company 8.4% Sector average 0.4%
▼
+2224.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, fcf margin increased 62.7% year-over-year.
- Currently 8.0pp above the Materials sector average.
- Peak fcf margin was recorded in FY2020.
- Lowest fcf margin in the period was in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.49 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | FCF MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 8.4% | +62.7% |
| FY2024 | 5.2% | -57.6% |
| FY2023 | 12.2% | -7.7% |
| FY2022 | 13.2% | -12.7% |
| FY2021 | 15.1% | -12.7% |
| FY2020 | 17.3% | +0.6% |
| FY2019 | 17.2% | +0.9% |
| FY2018 | 17.1% | +95.4% |
| FY2017 | 8.7% | -27.3% |
| FY2016 | 12.0% | +8.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026