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FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. CARE Ratings's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹0 Mil. CARE Ratings's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,307 Mil. Therefore, CARE Ratings's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00%.
The historical data trend for CARE Ratings'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.
BOM:534804 vs SPGI, CME, ICE: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, CARE Ratings'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.
CARE Ratings FCF Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, CARE Ratings's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CARE Ratings'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.
CARE Ratings (BOM:534804) has a FCF Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on CARE Ratings and its competitors. Over the past decade, CARE Ratings' FCF Margin % has ranged from 19.80 to 41.05. According to the industry distribution chart, CARE Ratings ranks #209 out of 774 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 27%.
Is CARE Ratings' FCF Margin % too high?
CARE Ratings' current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.80 to a high of 41.05. Based on the distribution chart, CARE Ratings ranks #209 out of 774 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CARE Ratings has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CARE Ratings' FCF Margin % compare to SPGI and CME?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, CARE Ratings ranks #209 out of 774 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts CARE Ratings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.56. Historically, CARE Ratings' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 19.80 to 41.05 over the past decade. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median FCF Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 0.56, based on 774 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. 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 CARE Ratings and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CARE Ratings's current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CARE Ratings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CARE Ratings (BOM:534804) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,709.11, compared to a current price of ₹1,746.10 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. CARE Ratings' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign 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 CARE Ratings (BOM:534804), the current FCF Margin % is 0.00% 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 CARE Ratings (BOM:534804) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CARE Ratings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,746.10 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,709.11.
GuruFocus considers CARE Ratings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:534804:
FCF Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: ₹1,709.11 vs. price of ₹1,746.10 (2.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:534804 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CARE Ratings Ltd provides various credit ratings that helps corporates to raise capital for their various requirements and assists the investors to form an informed investment decision based on the credit risk and their own risk-return expectations. The company works in Bank Loan Ratings; Capital Market Instruments, Including NCDs/ Bonds/ Hybrids/ CPs/CDs, etc; Structured Finance Ratings; Monitoring Agency Services for Equity Capital; Rating of REITs /InvITs; Resolution Plan Ratings; Recovery Ratings; Issuer Ratings. The company's segment includes Ratings and related services; and Others. The company generates majority of revenue from Ratings and related services. The company has presence in India, and Outside India. It generates majority of revenue from India.
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