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Research SolutionsFRA:61I +0.54%69 FCF Margin % is 8.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 114% above its 10-year median of 3.88. GuruFocus rates FRA:61I with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,822 Software companies, Research Solutions ranks better than 73.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Research Solutions's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:61I'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.47 Med: 3.88 Max: 14.28
Current: 11.79
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Research Solutions was 14.28%. The lowest was -2.47%. And the median was 3.88%.
FRA:61I's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 73.92% of 2822
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.315
vs FRA:61I: 11.79
Research Solutions FCF Margin % Related Terms
Research Solutions FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Research Solutions'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.
FRA:61I vs ILLR, FRMM, AEYE: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Research Solutions'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.
Research Solutions FCF Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Research Solutions's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Research Solutions'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.
Research Solutions (FRA:61I) has a FCF Margin % of 8.29% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Research Solutions and its competitors. This is 114% above median its historical median of 3.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Research Solutions ranks #736 out of 2822 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 26.1%.
Is Research Solutions' FCF Margin % too high?
Research Solutions' current FCF Margin % of 8.29% is 114% above median its 10-year median of 3.88. The Software industry median FCF Margin % is 2.32. Research Solutions' value of 8.29% is 258.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Research Solutions ranks #736 out of 2822 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Research Solutions has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Research Solutions' FCF Margin % compare to ILLR and FRMM?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Research Solutions ranks #736 out of 2822 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Research Solutions in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.32. Research Solutions' value of 8.29% is 258.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.88 vs. the industry median of 2.32, Research Solutions 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 Software company?
The median FCF Margin % among Software companies is 2.32, based on 2,822 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. Research Solutions's current FCF Margin % of 8.29% is 258.1% 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 Research Solutions and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Research Solutions's current FCF Margin % is 8.29%, which is 114% above median its own 10-year median of 3.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Research Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Research Solutions (FRA:61I) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.32, compared to a current price of €1.86 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 8.29%, which is 114% above median its 10-year median of 3.88 and 258.1% above the Software industry median of 2.32. Research Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Research Solutions (FRA:61I), the current FCF Margin % is 8.29% 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 Research Solutions (FRA:61I) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Research Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.86 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.32.
GuruFocus considers Research Solutions to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:61I:
FCF Margin %: 8.29% (114% above median its 10-year median of 3.88)
GF Value™: €2.32 vs. price of €1.86 (19.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 258.1% above the Software median (#736 of 2822)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:61I stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Research Solutions Inc is a holding company. The company provides vertical software-as-a-service ("SaaS") and artificial intelligence ("AI") solutions, providing software and related services to help research-intensive organizations simplify the research process, save time, and money. The company operates in a single segment, which derives its revenue from subscription fees from its cloud-based SaaS Platforms and transactional service fees for the electronic delivery of single articles. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Transactions. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, followed by Europe.
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