The historical rank and industry rank for Contax Participacoes's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:CTAX3'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.62 Med: 1.87 Max: 16.65
Current: 6.36
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Contax Participacoes was 16.65%. The lowest was -21.62%. And the median was 1.87%.
BSP:CTAX3's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 61.78% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.47
vs BSP:CTAX3: 6.36
Contax Participacoes FCF Margin % Related Terms
Contax Participacoes FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Contax Participacoes'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.
BSP:CTAX3 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Contax Participacoes'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.
Contax Participacoes FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Contax Participacoes's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Contax Participacoes'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.
Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) has a FCF Margin % of -11.55% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Contax Participacoes and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Contax Participacoes ranks #409 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 38.2%.
Is Contax Participacoes' FCF Margin % too high?
Contax Participacoes' current FCF Margin % is -11.55%. Based on the distribution chart, Contax Participacoes ranks #409 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Contax Participacoes has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contax Participacoes' FCF Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Contax Participacoes ranks #409 out of 1070 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Contax Participacoes in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.47. 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 3.47, based on 1,070 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 Contax Participacoes and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Contax Participacoes's current FCF Margin % is -11.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Contax Participacoes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$1.48, compared to a current price of R$0.46 — trading 68.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -11.55%. Contax Participacoes' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3), the current FCF Margin % is -11.55% 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 Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contax Participacoes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$0.46 is trading 68.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$1.48.
GuruFocus considers Contax Participacoes to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CTAX3:
FCF Margin %: -11.55%
GF Value™: R$1.48 vs. price of R$0.46 (68.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CTAX3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Contax Participacoes SA formerly, ATMA Participacoes SA is engaged in Industrial Maintenance and Facilities, (ii) Customer Service (contact center and trade marketing) and (iii) Information Technology.
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