Northcoders Group (FRA:5BN) FCF Margin %: -34.82% (As of Dec. 2025)


FRA:5BN Northcoders Group PLC FRA:5BN
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GF Value €0.86
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What is Northcoders Group FCF Margin %?

Northcoders Group FRA:5BN 37 FCF Margin % is -34.82% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:5BN with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.86 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Education companies, Northcoders Group ranks worse than 80% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Northcoders Group's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.51 Mil. Northcoders Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.46 Mil. Therefore, Northcoders Group's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -34.82%.

As of today, Northcoders Group's current FCF Yield % is -7.19%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Northcoders Group's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:5BN' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -46.48   Med: -2.8   Max: 21.84
Current: -2.75


During the past 8 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Northcoders Group was 21.84%. The lowest was -46.48%. And the median was -2.80%.

FRA:5BN's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
80% of 255 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.33 vs FRA:5BN: -2.75


Northcoders Group FCF Margin % Related Terms


Northcoders Group FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Northcoders Group'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.

Northcoders Group FCF Margin % Chart

Northcoders Group Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -46.47 -13.76 -2.63 4.15 -2.97

Northcoders Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.05 2.51 5.79 8.10 -34.82

FRA:5BN vs EDU, TAL, GHC: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Northcoders Group'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.


Northcoders Group FCF Margin % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Northcoders Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Northcoders Group's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Northcoders Group FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Northcoders Group's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-0.168/5.659
=-2.97 %

Northcoders Group's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-0.509/1.462
=-34.82 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -34.82% mean?
Northcoders Group (FRA:5BN) has a FCF Margin % of -34.82% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Northcoders Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Northcoders Group ranks #204 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 80%.
Is Northcoders Group's FCF Margin % too high?
Northcoders Group's current FCF Margin % is -34.82%. Based on the distribution chart, Northcoders Group ranks #204 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Northcoders Group 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 Northcoders Group's FCF Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Northcoders Group ranks #204 out of 255 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Northcoders Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 9.33. 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 Education company?
The median FCF Margin % among Education companies is 9.33, based on 255 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 Northcoders Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median FCF Margin % is 9.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northcoders Group's current FCF Margin % is -34.82%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northcoders Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northcoders Group (FRA:5BN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.86, compared to a current price of €0.22 — trading 74.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -34.82%. Northcoders Group's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 7 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 Northcoders Group (FRA:5BN), the current FCF Margin % is -34.82% 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 Northcoders Group (FRA:5BN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northcoders Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.22 is trading 74.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.86. GuruFocus considers Northcoders Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5BN:

  • FCF Margin %: -34.82%
  • GF Value™: €0.86 vs. price of €0.22 (74.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5BN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Northcoders Group Business Description

Other Exchanges CODE:UK
Address No.1, Spinningfields, Cubo, Manchester, GBR, M3 3EB
Northcoders Group PLC is an independent provider of training programs for software coding. It offers a range of training and software development solutions to individual and corporate customers. Its offering includes bootcamp training courses, government-funded apprenticeships, bespoke training courses, and software development solutions.
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