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Franchise BrandsCHIX:FRANL +2.78%71 FCF Margin % is 12.80% as of Jun. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 10.19. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FRANL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,068 Business Services companies, Franchise Brands ranks better than 86.42% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Franchise Brands's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:FRANl'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.34 Med: 10.19 Max: 18.46
Current: 16.03
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Franchise Brands was 18.46%. The lowest was 2.34%. And the median was 10.19%.
CHIX:FRANl's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 86.42% of 1068
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.38
vs CHIX:FRANl: 16.03
Franchise Brands FCF Margin % Related Terms
Franchise Brands FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Franchise Brands'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.
CHIX:FRANL vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Franchise Brands'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.
Franchise Brands FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Franchise Brands's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franchise Brands'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.
Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL) has a FCF Margin % of 12.80% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Franchise Brands and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 10.19. Over the past decade, Franchise Brands' FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.34 to 18.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Franchise Brands ranks #145 out of 1068 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is Franchise Brands' FCF Margin % too high?
Franchise Brands' current FCF Margin % of 12.80% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 10.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.34 to a high of 18.46. The Business Services industry median FCF Margin % is 3.38. Franchise Brands' value of 12.80% is 278.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franchise Brands ranks #145 out of 1068 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Franchise Brands has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franchise Brands' FCF Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Franchise Brands ranks #145 out of 1068 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Franchise Brands in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.38. Franchise Brands' value of 12.80% is 278.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Franchise Brands' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.34 to 18.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.19 vs. the industry median of 3.38, Franchise Brands 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 Business Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.38, based on 1,068 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. Franchise Brands's current FCF Margin % of 12.80% is 278.7% 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 Franchise Brands and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franchise Brands's current FCF Margin % is 12.80%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 10.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franchise Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.77, compared to a current price of £1.48 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 12.80%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 10.19 and 278.7% above the Business Services industry median of 3.38. Franchise Brands' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL), the current FCF Margin % is 12.80% as of Jun. 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 Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franchise Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.48 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.77.
GuruFocus considers Franchise Brands to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:FRANL:
FCF Margin %: 12.80% (26% above median its 10-year median of 10.19)
GF Value™: £1.77 vs. price of £1.48 (16.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 278.7% above the Business Services median (#145 of 1068)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:FRANL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Franchise Brands PLC is a holding company engaged in franchising and related activities. Its brands associated with the company are Metro Rod, Chips Away, Barking Mad, Oven Clean, Metro Plumb, Willow Pumps, and Filta. Its operating segments are Pirtek Europe, Water & Waste Services, Filta International, B2C, Azura, and Other operations, and the majority of the revenue comes from the Pirtek Europe segment.
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