Law Debenture (The)CHIX:LWDBL -0.25%37 FCF Margin % is 14.93% as of Dec. 2025, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 17.88. GuruFocus rates CHIX:LWDBL with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of £19.86 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,465 Asset Management companies, Law Debenture (The) ranks worse than 50.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Law Debenture (The)'s FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:LWDBl'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -91.19 Med: 17.88 Max: 86.01
Current: 14.02
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Law Debenture (The) was 86.01%. The lowest was -91.19%. And the median was 17.88%.
CHIX:LWDBl's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 50.99% of 1465
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.69
vs CHIX:LWDBl: 14.02
Law Debenture (The) FCF Margin % Related Terms
Law Debenture (The) FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Law Debenture (The)'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:LWDBL vs BLK, BX, KKR: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Law Debenture (The)'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.
Law Debenture (The) FCF Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Law Debenture (The)'s FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Law Debenture (The)'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.
Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL) has a FCF Margin % of 14.93% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Law Debenture (The) and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 17.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Law Debenture (The) ranks #747 out of 1465 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is Law Debenture (The)'s FCF Margin % too high?
Law Debenture (The)'s current FCF Margin % of 14.93% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 17.88. The Asset Management industry median FCF Margin % is 14.69. Law Debenture (The)'s value of 14.93% is 1.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Law Debenture (The) ranks #747 out of 1465 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Law Debenture (The) has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Law Debenture (The)'s FCF Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Law Debenture (The) ranks #747 out of 1465 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Law Debenture (The) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 14.69. Law Debenture (The)'s value of 14.93% is 1.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.88 vs. the industry median of 14.69, Law Debenture (The) 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. Law Debenture (The)'s current FCF Margin % of 14.93% is 1.6% 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 Law Debenture (The) 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. Law Debenture (The)'s current FCF Margin % is 14.93%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 17.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Law Debenture (The) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £19.86, compared to a current price of £12.04 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 14.93%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 17.88 and 1.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.69. Law Debenture (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL), the current FCF Margin % is 14.93% 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 Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Law Debenture (The) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £12.04 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £19.86.
GuruFocus considers Law Debenture (The) to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:LWDBL:
FCF Margin %: 14.93% (16% below median its 10-year median of 17.88)
GF Value™: £19.86 vs. price of £12.04 (39.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.6% above the Asset Management median (#747 of 1465)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:LWDBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Law Debenture Corp (The) PLC is a UK-based investment trust. The company's main investment objectives are to achieve long-term capital growth in real terms and steadily increase income. It holds a diversified portfolio of investments including various sectors such as Oil and Gas, Basic Materials, Consumer goods, Financials, and Technology across the globe. The company has two reportable segments namely Investment portfolio and Independent professional services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Investment portfolio segment. he group has a presence in the United Kingdom, North America, Europe, Japan, and other countries.
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