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The historical data trend for Linedata Services'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:LN4 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Linedata Services'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.
Linedata Services FCF Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Linedata Services's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Linedata Services'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.
Linedata Services (FRA:LN4) has a FCF Margin % of -0.43% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Linedata Services and its competitors. Over the past decade, Linedata Services' FCF Margin % has ranged from 7.91 to 23.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Linedata Services ranks #1224 out of 2863 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 42.8%.
Is Linedata Services' FCF Margin % too high?
Linedata Services' current FCF Margin % is -0.43%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.91 to a high of 23.06. Based on the distribution chart, Linedata Services ranks #1224 out of 2863 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Linedata Services has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linedata Services' FCF Margin % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Linedata Services ranks #1224 out of 2863 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Linedata Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.58. Historically, Linedata Services' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 7.91 to 23.06 over the past decade. 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 3.58, based on 2,863 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 Linedata Services and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Linedata Services's current FCF Margin % is -0.43%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Linedata Services stock overvalued right now?
Linedata Services (FRA:LN4) has a current FCF Margin % of -0.43%. The stock's GF Value™ is €59.55, compared to a current price of €46.70 — trading 21.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -0.43%. Linedata Services' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 Linedata Services (FRA:LN4), the current FCF Margin % is -0.43% 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 Linedata Services (FRA:LN4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linedata Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €46.70 is trading 21.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €59.55.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LN4:
FCF Margin %: -0.43%
GF Value™: €59.55 vs. price of €46.70 (21.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LN4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Linedata Services SA provides software and service solutions. It caters to the requirements of investment, employee savings, insurance and savings, leasing and credit, and Software as a Service. The company publishes and integrates software packages for the finance sector. It also offers consulting, outsourcing, and maintenance services.
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