Leslies (FRA:LE30) FCF Margin %: 21.36% (As of Jun. 2026) — 674% Above Median

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FRA:LE30 Leslies Inc FRA:LE30
53 GF Score
Price €2.02
GF Value €71.01
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Leslies FCF Margin %?

Leslies FRA:LE30 53 FCF Margin % is 21.36% as of Jun. 2026, which is 674% above its 10-year median of 2.76. GuruFocus rates FRA:LE30 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €71.01 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,129 Retail - Cyclical companies, Leslies ranks worse than 70.86% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Leslies's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €85 Mil. Leslies's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €398 Mil. Therefore, Leslies's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 21.36%.

As of today, Leslies's current FCF Yield % is -105.09%.

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

FRA:LE30' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.21   Med: 2.76   Max: 10.45
Current: -0.47


During the past 8 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Leslies was 10.45%. The lowest was -2.21%. And the median was 2.76%.

FRA:LE30's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
70.86% of 1129 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.13 vs FRA:LE30: -0.47


Leslies FCF Margin % Related Terms


Leslies FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Leslies'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.

Leslies FCF Margin % Chart

Leslies Annual Data
Trend Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 10.45 2.24 -2.21 4.53 -1.34

Leslies Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.40 10.74 -58.09 -32.81 21.36

FRA:LE30 vs AETN, JBDI, BWTL: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Leslies'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.


Leslies FCF Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Leslies's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Leslies FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Leslies's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=-14.202/1058.112
=-1.34 %

Leslies's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=85.016/397.972
=21.36 %

* 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 21.36% mean?
Leslies (FRA:LE30) has a FCF Margin % of 21.36% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Leslies and its competitors. This is 674% above median its historical median of 2.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Leslies ranks #800 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 70.9%.
Is Leslies' FCF Margin % too high?
Leslies' current FCF Margin % of 21.36% is 674% above median its 10-year median of 2.76. The Retail - Cyclical industry median FCF Margin % is 3.13. Leslies' value of 21.36% is 582.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Leslies ranks #800 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Leslies has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leslies' FCF Margin % compare to AETN and JBDI?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Leslies ranks #800 out of 1129 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Leslies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.13. Leslies' value of 21.36% is 582.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.76 vs. the industry median of 3.13, Leslies 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 - Cyclical company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.13, based on 1,129 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. Leslies's current FCF Margin % of 21.36% is 582.4% 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 Leslies and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Leslies's current FCF Margin % is 21.36%, which is 674% above median its own 10-year median of 2.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leslies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leslies (FRA:LE30) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €71.01, compared to a current price of €2.02 — trading 97.2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 21.36%, which is 674% above median its 10-year median of 2.76 and 582.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.13. Leslies' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Leslies (FRA:LE30), the current FCF Margin % is 21.36% as of Jun. 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 Leslies (FRA:LE30) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leslies stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.02 is trading 97.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €71.01. GuruFocus considers Leslies to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LE30:

  • FCF Margin %: 21.36% (674% above median its 10-year median of 2.76)
  • GF Value™: €71.01 vs. price of €2.02 (97.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 582.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#800 of 1129)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LE30 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Leslies Business Description

Other Exchanges LESL:USA
Address 2005 East Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85016
Leslies Inc is a direct-to-consumer pool and spa care brand offering a comprehensive assortment of products, including chemicals, equipment and parts, cleaning and maintenance equipment, and safety, recreational, and fitness-related products. The company serves residential pool, residential spa, professional pool, and commercial pool consumers and markets its products through over 1,000 company-operated locations in 39 states and e-commerce websites, operating only in the United States. It operates mainly in the pool and spa aftermarket industry and offers regularly purchased, non-discretionary maintenance items, along with installation and repair services for pool and spa equipment.
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