Central SecuritiesCET +0.50%49 FCF Margin % is 23.74% as of Dec. 2025, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 14.26. GuruFocus rates CET with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $48.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,465 Asset Management companies, Central Securities ranks better than 52.83% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Securities's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CET'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -86.36 Med: 14.26 Max: 40.93
Current: 17.25
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Central Securities was 40.93%. The lowest was -86.36%. And the median was 14.26%.
CET's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 52.83% of 1465
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.69
vs CET: 17.25
Central Securities FCF Margin % Related Terms
Central Securities FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Securities'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 Asset Management subindustry, Central Securities'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.
Central Securities FCF Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Central Securities's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Securities'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.
Central Securities (CET) has a FCF Margin % of 23.74% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Central Securities and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 14.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Securities ranks #691 out of 1465 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is Central Securities' FCF Margin % too high?
Central Securities' current FCF Margin % of 23.74% is 66% above median its 10-year median of 14.26. The Asset Management industry median FCF Margin % is 14.69. Central Securities' value of 23.74% is 61.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Securities ranks #691 out of 1465 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Securities has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Securities' FCF Margin % compare to ECAT and DXYZ?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Central Securities ranks #691 out of 1465 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Central Securities in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 14.69. Central Securities' value of 23.74% is 61.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.26 vs. the industry median of 14.69, Central Securities 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 Asset Management company?
The median FCF Margin % among Asset Management companies is 14.69, based on 1,465 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. Central Securities's current FCF Margin % of 23.74% is 61.6% 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 Central Securities and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Margin % is 14.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Securities's current FCF Margin % is 23.74%, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 14.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Securities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Securities (CET) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $48.47, compared to a current price of $51.83 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 23.74%, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 14.26 and 61.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.69. Central Securities' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 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 Central Securities (CET), the current FCF Margin % is 23.74% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Central Securities (CET) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Securities stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $51.83 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $48.47.
GuruFocus considers Central Securities to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CET:
FCF Margin %: 23.74% (66% above median its 10-year median of 14.26)
GF Value™: $48.47 vs. price of $51.83 (6.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.6% above the Asset Management median (#691 of 1465)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Securities Corp is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. The company's investment objective is long-term growth of capital. It invests in common stocks, bonds, convertible bonds, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks, warrants, options real estate, or short-term obligations of governments, banks, and corporations.
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