Wetherspoon (J D)CHIX:JDWL +1.21%73 FCF Margin % is 6.68% as of Jul. 2025, which is 91% above its 10-year median of 3.49. GuruFocus rates CHIX:JDWL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, Wetherspoon (J D) ranks worse than 54.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wetherspoon (J D)'s FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:JDWl'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.04 Med: 3.49 Max: 15.02
Current: 4.13
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Wetherspoon (J D) was 15.02%. The lowest was -12.04%. And the median was 3.49%.
CHIX:JDWl's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 54.79% of 365
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 4.88
vs CHIX:JDWl: 4.13
Wetherspoon (J D) FCF Margin % Related Terms
Wetherspoon (J D) FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wetherspoon (J D)'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:JDWL vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Wetherspoon (J D)'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.
Wetherspoon (J D) FCF Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Wetherspoon (J D)'s FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wetherspoon (J D)'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.
Wetherspoon (J D) (CHIX:JDWL) has a FCF Margin % of 6.68% as of Jul. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Wetherspoon (J D) and its competitors. This is 91% above median its historical median of 3.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Wetherspoon (J D) ranks #200 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 54.8%.
Is Wetherspoon (J D)'s FCF Margin % too high?
Wetherspoon (J D)'s current FCF Margin % of 6.68% is 91% above median its 10-year median of 3.49. The Restaurants industry median FCF Margin % is 4.88. Wetherspoon (J D)'s value of 6.68% is 36.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wetherspoon (J D) ranks #200 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wetherspoon (J D) has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wetherspoon (J D)'s FCF Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Wetherspoon (J D) ranks #200 out of 365 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Wetherspoon (J D) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.88. Wetherspoon (J D)'s value of 6.68% is 36.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.49 vs. the industry median of 4.88, Wetherspoon (J D) 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 Restaurants company?
The median FCF Margin % among Restaurants companies is 4.88, based on 365 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. Wetherspoon (J D)'s current FCF Margin % of 6.68% is 36.9% 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 Wetherspoon (J D) and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wetherspoon (J D)'s current FCF Margin % is 6.68%, which is 91% above median its own 10-year median of 3.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wetherspoon (J D) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wetherspoon (J D) (CHIX:JDWL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.39, compared to a current price of £6.71 — trading 20.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 6.68%, which is 91% above median its 10-year median of 3.49 and 36.9% above the Restaurants industry median of 4.88. Wetherspoon (J D)'s overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Wetherspoon (J D) (CHIX:JDWL), the current FCF Margin % is 6.68% as of Jul. 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 Wetherspoon (J D) (CHIX:JDWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wetherspoon (J D) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £6.71 is trading 20.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.39.
GuruFocus considers Wetherspoon (J D) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:JDWL:
FCF Margin %: 6.68% (91% above median its 10-year median of 3.49)
GF Value™: £8.39 vs. price of £6.71 (20.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.9% above the Restaurants median (#200 of 365)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:JDWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wetherspoon (J D) PLC owns and operates close to 1,000 pubs throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. The pubs generate nearly all of the company's total revenue, but it also has a very small hotel business. Its locations are in or near town centres or in suburban locations. It also has pubs in airports and railway stations. The company leases roughly half of its locations and owns the other half. Majority of its pubs operate under individual brand names. Brands with multiple locations include Wetherspoon's and Moon Under Water.
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