Famous BrandsFMBRF 84 FCF Margin % is 5.26% as of Feb. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 3.73. GuruFocus rates FMBRF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Famous Brands ranks better than 51.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Famous Brands's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FMBRF'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.95 Med: 3.73 Max: 7.98
Current: 2.18
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Famous Brands was 7.98%. The lowest was -0.95%. And the median was 3.73%.
FMBRF's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 51.61% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.835
vs FMBRF: 2.18
Famous Brands FCF Margin % Related Terms
Famous Brands FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Famous Brands'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 Food Distribution subindustry, Famous Brands'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.
Famous Brands FCF Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Famous Brands's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Famous Brands'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.
Famous Brands (FMBRF) has a FCF Margin % of 5.26% as of Feb. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Famous Brands and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 3.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #150 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Famous Brands' FCF Margin % too high?
Famous Brands' current FCF Margin % of 5.26% is 41% above median its 10-year median of 3.73. The Retail - Defensive industry median FCF Margin % is 1.84. Famous Brands' value of 5.26% is 186.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #150 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Famous Brands has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Famous Brands' FCF Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #150 out of 310 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Famous Brands in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.84. Famous Brands' value of 5.26% is 186.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.73 vs. the industry median of 1.84, Famous Brands 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.84, based on 310 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. Famous Brands's current FCF Margin % of 5.26% is 186.6% 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 Famous Brands and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Famous Brands's current FCF Margin % is 5.26%, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 3.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Famous Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands (FMBRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.62, compared to a current price of $3.05 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 5.26%, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 3.73 and 186.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.84. Famous Brands' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Famous Brands (FMBRF), the current FCF Margin % is 5.26% 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 Famous Brands (FMBRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.05 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.62.
GuruFocus considers Famous Brands to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FMBRF:
FCF Margin %: 5.26% (41% above median its 10-year median of 3.73)
GF Value™: $3.62 vs. price of $3.05 (15.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 186.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#150 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FMBRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Famous Brands Ltd owns a portfolio of roughly 30 restaurant chains in Africa and the United Kingdom. Its brands include Steers, Wimpy, Debonairs Pizza, Fishaways, Mr Biggs, and Mugg & Bean. Franchisees operate all of the company's restaurants. The majority of the company's revenue comes from its supply chain segment, which is responsible for manufacturing restaurant items and delivering the products to the company's franchisees and other customers. More than three-quarters of company's restaurants are in South Africa. The company operates in South America, SADC, AME, and the UK.
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