Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia (BUE:PATA) FCF Margin %: 3.18% (As of Mar. 2026) — 1123% Above Median


BUE:PATA Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia SA BUE:PATA
72 GF Score
Price ARS1,305.00
GF Value ARS1,170.46
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia FCF Margin %?

Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia BUE:PATA -0.38% 72 FCF Margin % is 3.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1123% above its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates BUE:PATA with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS1,170.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,121 Retail - Cyclical companies, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia ranks better than 51.38% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS24,022 Mil. Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS754,678 Mil. Therefore, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.18%.

As of today, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's current FCF Yield % is 11.85%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

BUE:PATA' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.85   Med: 0.26   Max: 4.97
Current: 3.32


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia was 4.97%. The lowest was -2.85%. And the median was 0.26%.

BUE:PATA's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
51.38% of 1121 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.02 vs BUE:PATA: 3.32


Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia FCF Margin % Related Terms


Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia'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.

Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia FCF Margin % Chart

Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.15 -1.09 4.97 2.59 -2.85

Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.36 -5.21 0.40 7.52 3.18

BUE:PATA vs DDS, M: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia'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.


Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia FCF Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Jun. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Jun. 2025 )
=-72572.936/2548577.974
=-2.85 %

Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=24021.9/754678.493
=3.18 %

* 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.

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What does a FCF Margin % of 3.18% mean?
Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia (BUE:PATA) has a FCF Margin % of 3.18% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia and its competitors. This is 1123% above median its historical median of 0.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia ranks #545 out of 1121 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.
Is Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's FCF Margin % too high?
Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's current FCF Margin % of 3.18% is 1123% above median its 10-year median of 0.26. The Retail - Cyclical industry median FCF Margin % is 3.02. Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's value of 3.18% is 5.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia ranks #545 out of 1121 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's FCF Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia ranks #545 out of 1121 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.02. Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's value of 3.18% is 5.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 3.02, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.02, based on 1,121 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. Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's current FCF Margin % of 3.18% is 5.3% 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 Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's current FCF Margin % is 3.18%, which is 1123% above median its own 10-year median of 0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia (BUE:PATA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS1,170.46, compared to a current price of ARS1,305.00 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 3.18%, which is 1123% above median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 5.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.02. Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia (BUE:PATA), the current FCF Margin % is 3.18% 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 Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia (BUE:PATA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS1,305.00 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS1,170.46. GuruFocus considers Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:PATA:

  • FCF Margin %: 3.18% (1123% above median its 10-year median of 0.26)
  • GF Value™: ARS1,170.46 vs. price of ARS1,305.00 (11.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#545 of 1121)

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Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia Business Description

Address Avenue Leandro, N. Alem 1134, 8th floor, Buenos Aires, ARG
Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia SA operates a chain of supermarkets. It produces and distributes meat, various cold cuts, frozen and canned foods, bakery, dairy, toiletries, groceries and cleaning products, among others. The company has business activities such as in buying and selling , import, collection, fractionation, distribution and export of all kinds of fruits and foods, fresh and packaged, perishable or non-perishable, and in general of any merchandise or product marketable in general stores, both in their own physical establishments or in third parties, such as hypermarkets or supermarkets.
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