KarstenBSP:CTKA3 64 FCF Margin % is 1.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 6.85. GuruFocus rates BSP:CTKA3 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of R$31.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Karsten ranks better than 67.6% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Karsten's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$3.1 Mil. Karsten's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$157.5 Mil. Therefore, Karsten's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Karsten's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:CTKA3'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.88 Med: 6.85 Max: 18.04
Current: 6.03
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Karsten was 18.04%. The lowest was -7.88%. And the median was 6.85%.
BSP:CTKA3's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 67.6% of 1040
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.245
vs BSP:CTKA3: 6.03
Karsten FCF Margin % Related Terms
Karsten FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Karsten'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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Karsten'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.
Karsten FCF Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Karsten's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karsten'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.
Karsten (BSP:CTKA3) has a FCF Margin % of 1.98% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Karsten and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 6.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Karsten ranks #337 out of 1040 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is Karsten's FCF Margin % too high?
Karsten's current FCF Margin % of 1.98% is 71% below median its 10-year median of 6.85. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median FCF Margin % is 2.25. Karsten's value of 1.98% is 11.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karsten ranks #337 out of 1040 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Karsten has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karsten's FCF Margin % compare to AIN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Karsten ranks #337 out of 1040 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Karsten in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.25. Karsten's value of 1.98% is 11.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.85 vs. the industry median of 2.25, Karsten has consistently been below 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median FCF Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.25, based on 1,040 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. Karsten's current FCF Margin % of 1.98% is 11.8% below 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 Karsten and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karsten's current FCF Margin % is 1.98%, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 6.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karsten stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karsten (BSP:CTKA3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$31.27, compared to a current price of R$46.39 — trading 48.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 1.98%, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 6.85 and 11.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.25. Karsten's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 Karsten (BSP:CTKA3), the current FCF Margin % is 1.98% 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 Karsten (BSP:CTKA3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karsten stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$46.39 is trading 48.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$31.27.
GuruFocus considers Karsten to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CTKA3:
FCF Margin %: 1.98% (71% below median its 10-year median of 6.85)
GF Value™: R$31.27 vs. price of R$46.39 (48.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#337 of 1040)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CTKA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Karsten SA is a textile manufacturer and sells textile products in Brazil. It divides its business into five segments: decoration, embroidery, table, bath and bed. It produces table linens, curtains, towels, and other decorative home furnishings.
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