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BSP:CSED3 vs EDU, TAL, GHC: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional'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.
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional FCF Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional'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.
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3) has a FCF Margin % of 31.85% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 19.47. Over the past decade, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's FCF Margin % has ranged from 11.60 to 25.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional ranks #50 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's FCF Margin % too high?
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's current FCF Margin % of 31.85% is 64% above median its 10-year median of 19.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.60 to a high of 25.84. The Education industry median FCF Margin % is 9.33. Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's value of 31.85% is 241.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional ranks #50 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's FCF Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional ranks #50 out of 255 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 9.33. Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's value of 31.85% is 241.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 11.60 to 25.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.47 vs. the industry median of 9.33, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional 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 an Education company?
The median FCF Margin % among Education companies is 9.33, based on 255 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. Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's current FCF Margin % of 31.85% is 241.4% 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 Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median FCF Margin % is 9.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's current FCF Margin % is 31.85%, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 19.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$5.42, compared to a current price of R$3.64 — trading 32.8% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 31.85%, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 19.47 and 241.4% above the Education industry median of 9.33. Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 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 Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3), the current FCF Margin % is 31.85% 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 Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$3.64 is trading 32.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$5.42.
GuruFocus considers Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CSED3:
FCF Margin %: 31.85% (64% above median its 10-year median of 19.47)
GF Value™: R$5.42 vs. price of R$3.64 (32.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 241.4% above the Education median (#50 of 255)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CSED3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional SA is engaged in the business of providing education services. It provides higher education, graduate programs, postgraduate courses, childhood education, and technical education.
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