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Daifuku CoDAIUF 83 FCF Margin % is 3.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 4.70. GuruFocus rates DAIUF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,039 Industrial Products companies, Daifuku Co ranks better than 89.17% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Daifuku Co's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $34 Mil. Daifuku Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,088 Mil. Therefore, Daifuku Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.12%.
The historical data trend for Daifuku Co'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Daifuku Co'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.
Daifuku Co FCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Daifuku Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daifuku Co'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.
Daifuku Co (DAIUF) has a FCF Margin % of 3.12% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Daifuku Co and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 4.70. Over the past decade, Daifuku Co's FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.86 to 17.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Daifuku Co ranks #329 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Daifuku Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Daifuku Co's current FCF Margin % of 3.12% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 4.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.86 to a high of 17.58. The Industrial Products industry median FCF Margin % is 1.51. Daifuku Co's value of 3.12% is 106.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daifuku Co ranks #329 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Daifuku Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daifuku Co's FCF Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Daifuku Co ranks #329 out of 3039 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Daifuku Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.51. Daifuku Co's value of 3.12% is 106.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Daifuku Co's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.86 to 17.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.70 vs. the industry median of 1.51, Daifuku Co 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 Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 1.51, based on 3,039 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. Daifuku Co's current FCF Margin % of 3.12% is 106.6% 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 Daifuku Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daifuku Co's current FCF Margin % is 3.12%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 4.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daifuku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daifuku Co (DAIUF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.91, compared to a current price of $45.31 — trading 116.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 3.12%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 4.70 and 106.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.51. Daifuku Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 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 Daifuku Co (DAIUF), the current FCF Margin % is 3.12% 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 Daifuku Co (DAIUF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daifuku Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $45.31 is trading 116.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.91.
GuruFocus considers Daifuku Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DAIUF:
FCF Margin %: 3.12% (34% below median its 10-year median of 4.70)
GF Value™: $20.91 vs. price of $45.31 (116.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 106.6% above the Industrial Products median (#329 of 3039)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DAIUF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daifuku, founded in 1937 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is the world's largest provider of material handling systems. The company designs, manufactures, and integrates automation solutions that manage the movement, storage, and control of goods across industries. Its operations span cleanroom systems for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, factory automation, distribution center and warehouse systems, airport baggage handling, and automotive production lines. In addition to supplying advanced equipment—such as automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyors, sorting systems, and automated guided vehicles—Daifuku offers software, maintenance, and other services to deliver end-to-end automation solutions for global clients.
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