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Associated CoatersBOM:544183 -13.61%21 FCF Margin % is 36.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 602% above its 10-year median of 5.20. GuruFocus rates BOM:544183 with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,075 Business Services companies, Associated Coaters ranks better than 75.72% on this metric.
The historical data trend for Associated Coaters'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:544183 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Associated Coaters'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.
Associated Coaters FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Associated Coaters's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Associated Coaters'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.
Associated Coaters (BOM:544183) has a FCF Margin % of 36.52% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Associated Coaters and its competitors. This is 602% above median its historical median of 5.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Associated Coaters ranks #261 out of 1075 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is Associated Coaters' FCF Margin % too high?
Associated Coaters' current FCF Margin % of 36.52% is 602% above median its 10-year median of 5.20. The Business Services industry median FCF Margin % is 3.42. Associated Coaters' value of 36.52% is 967.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Associated Coaters ranks #261 out of 1075 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Associated Coaters has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Associated Coaters' FCF Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Associated Coaters ranks #261 out of 1075 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Associated Coaters in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.42. Associated Coaters' value of 36.52% is 967.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.20 vs. the industry median of 3.42, Associated Coaters 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 Business Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.42, based on 1,075 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. Associated Coaters's current FCF Margin % of 36.52% is 967.8% 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 Associated Coaters and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Associated Coaters's current FCF Margin % is 36.52%, which is 602% above median its own 10-year median of 5.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Associated Coaters stock overvalued right now?
Associated Coaters (BOM:544183) has a current FCF Margin % of 36.52%. The current FCF Margin % is 36.52%, which is 602% above median its 10-year median of 5.20 and 967.8% above the Business Services industry median of 3.42. Associated Coaters' overall GF Score™ is 21/100 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 Associated Coaters (BOM:544183), the current FCF Margin % is 36.52% 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.
Associated Coaters Ltd is engaged in the business of providing services by way of pre-treatment and powder coating of aluminium extrusions in the Architect and Real Estate Industry. The company's process begins with surface cleaning to eliminate dirt, grease, or other contaminants, followed by the application of a strategic chemical solution to enhance powder coating adhesion. Techniques such as acidic surface etching and specialized pretreatment agents ensure optimal surface wettability.
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