Smiths NewsCHIX:SNWSL 53 FCF Margin % is 4.87% as of Feb. 2026, which is 106% above its 10-year median of 2.36. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SNWSL with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,017 Media - Diversified companies, Smiths News ranks better than 59% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Smiths News's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was £25 Mil. Smiths News's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was £516 Mil. Therefore, Smiths News's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 4.87%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smiths News's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SNWSl'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1 Med: 2.36 Max: 4.97
Current: 4.97
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Smiths News was 4.97%. The lowest was 1.10%. And the median was 2.36%.
CHIX:SNWSl's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 59% of 1017
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.12
vs CHIX:SNWSl: 4.97
Smiths News FCF Margin % Related Terms
Smiths News FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smiths News'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 Publishing subindustry, Smiths News'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.
Smiths News FCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Smiths News's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smiths News'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.
Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) has a FCF Margin % of 4.87% as of Feb. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Smiths News and its competitors. This is 106% above median its historical median of 2.36. Over the past decade, Smiths News' FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.10 to 4.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Smiths News ranks #417 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is Smiths News' FCF Margin % too high?
Smiths News' current FCF Margin % of 4.87% is 106% above median its 10-year median of 2.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 4.97. The Media - Diversified industry median FCF Margin % is 2.12. Smiths News' value of 4.87% is 129.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smiths News ranks #417 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Smiths News has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smiths News' FCF Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Smiths News ranks #417 out of 1017 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Smiths News in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.12. Smiths News' value of 4.87% is 129.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Smiths News' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.10 to 4.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.36 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Smiths News 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.12, based on 1,017 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. Smiths News's current FCF Margin % of 4.87% is 129.7% 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 Smiths News and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smiths News's current FCF Margin % is 4.87%, which is 106% above median its own 10-year median of 2.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smiths News stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.54, compared to a current price of £0.67 — trading 24.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 4.87%, which is 106% above median its 10-year median of 2.36 and 129.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.12. Smiths News' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL), the current FCF Margin % is 4.87% as of Feb. 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 Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths News stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.67 is trading 24.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.54.
GuruFocus considers Smiths News to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SNWSL:
FCF Margin %: 4.87% (106% above median its 10-year median of 2.36)
GF Value™: £0.54 vs. price of £0.67 (24.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 129.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#417 of 1017)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SNWSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smiths News PLC is a UK wholesaler of newspapers and magazines, providing nationwide early-morning distribution and logistics services. The company supplies newspapers, magazines, and related products to a wide network of retail outlets, supported by integrated services such as warehousing, pick-and-pack, returns collection, recycling, invoicing, and market insight. Operating through a hub-and-spoke distribution network across England and Wales, Smiths News delivers seven days a week, reaching locations from urban centres to remote rural communities, and also offers recycling and waste management solutions through its dedicated recycling operations.
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