The historical rank and industry rank for Capital Southwest's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CSWC'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -370.01 Med: -183.32 Max: 20316.53
Current: -128.05
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Capital Southwest was 20316.53%. The lowest was -370.01%. And the median was -183.32%.
CSWC's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 87.3% of 1465
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.69
vs CSWC: -128.05
Capital Southwest FCF Margin % Related Terms
Capital Southwest FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Capital Southwest'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, Capital Southwest'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.
Capital Southwest FCF Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Capital Southwest's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Capital Southwest'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.
Capital Southwest (CSWC) has a FCF Margin % of -181.34% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Capital Southwest and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Capital Southwest ranks #1279 out of 1465 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 87.3%.
Is Capital Southwest's FCF Margin % too high?
Capital Southwest's current FCF Margin % is -181.34%. Based on the distribution chart, Capital Southwest ranks #1279 out of 1465 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Capital Southwest has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital Southwest's FCF Margin % compare to BTT and HYT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Capital Southwest ranks #1279 out of 1465 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Capital Southwest in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 14.69. 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. 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 Capital Southwest 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. Capital Southwest's current FCF Margin % is -181.34%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capital Southwest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Southwest (CSWC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.51, compared to a current price of $23.06 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -181.34%. Capital Southwest's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 Capital Southwest (CSWC), the current FCF Margin % is -181.34% as of Mar. 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 Capital Southwest (CSWC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Southwest stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $23.06 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.51.
GuruFocus considers Capital Southwest to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CSWC:
FCF Margin %: -181.34%
GF Value™: $25.51 vs. price of $23.06 (9.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CSWC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Capital Southwest Corp is a U.S.-based investment company that specializes in providing customized financing to middle market companies across various industries. The company's investment objective is to produce attractive risk-adjusted returns by generating current income from debt investments and capital appreciation from equity and equity related investments. It focuses on providing flexible financing solutions through partnerships with business owners, management teams, and financial sponsors. The company's portfolio may include senior debt, second lien, and subordinated debt, preferred stocks, common stocks, and warrants. The primary source of revenue comprises interest income and dividend income from investments made as well as management fees.
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