Distribution Solutions Group (FRA:LW2) FCF Margin %: 1.84% (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:LW2 Distribution Solutions Group Inc FRA:LW2
79 GF Score
Price €29.40
GF Value €28.75
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What is Distribution Solutions Group FCF Margin %?

Distribution Solutions Group FRA:LW2 79 FCF Margin % is 1.84% as of Jun. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 1.97. GuruFocus rates FRA:LW2 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.75. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 161 Industrial Distribution companies, Distribution Solutions Group ranks worse than 68.94% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Distribution Solutions Group's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €9 Mil. Distribution Solutions Group's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €484 Mil. Therefore, Distribution Solutions Group's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.84%.

As of today, Distribution Solutions Group's current FCF Yield % is 0.83%.

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

FRA:LW2' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.7   Med: 1.97   Max: 8.77
Current: 0.63


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Distribution Solutions Group was 8.77%. The lowest was -2.70%. And the median was 1.97%.

FRA:LW2's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
68.94% of 161 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.65 vs FRA:LW2: 0.63


Distribution Solutions Group FCF Margin % Related Terms


Distribution Solutions Group FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Distribution Solutions 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.

Distribution Solutions Group FCF Margin % Chart

Distribution Solutions Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Distribution Solutions Group 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 4.84 5.25 1.06 -5.90 1.84

FRA:LW2 vs GIC, BXC, TITN: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Distribution Solutions 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.


Distribution Solutions Group FCF Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Distribution Solutions Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Distribution Solutions Group FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Distribution Solutions 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 )
=37.024/1690.94
=2.19 %

Distribution Solutions Group'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 )
=8.894/484.113
=1.84 %

* 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 1.84% mean?
Distribution Solutions Group (FRA:LW2) has a FCF Margin % of 1.84% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Distribution Solutions Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Distribution Solutions Group ranks #111 out of 161 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is Distribution Solutions Group's FCF Margin % too high?
Distribution Solutions Group's current FCF Margin % of 1.84% is near median its 10-year median of 1.97. The Industrial Distribution industry median FCF Margin % is 3.65. Distribution Solutions Group's value of 1.84% is 49.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Distribution Solutions Group ranks #111 out of 161 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Distribution Solutions Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Distribution Solutions Group's FCF Margin % compare to GIC and BXC?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Distribution Solutions Group ranks #111 out of 161 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Distribution Solutions Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.65. Distribution Solutions Group's value of 1.84% is 49.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.97 vs. the industry median of 3.65, Distribution Solutions Group has consistently been below 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median FCF Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.65, based on 161 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. Distribution Solutions Group's current FCF Margin % of 1.84% is 49.6% below 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 Distribution Solutions Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Distribution Solutions Group's current FCF Margin % is 1.84%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Distribution Solutions Group stock overvalued right now?
Distribution Solutions Group (FRA:LW2) has a current FCF Margin % of 1.84%. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.75, compared to a current price of €29.40 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 1.84%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.97 and 49.6% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.65. Distribution Solutions Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 9 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 Distribution Solutions Group (FRA:LW2), the current FCF Margin % is 1.84% 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 Distribution Solutions Group (FRA:LW2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Distribution Solutions Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €29.40 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €28.75.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LW2:

  • FCF Margin %: 1.84% (near median its 10-year median of 1.97)
  • GF Value™: €28.75 vs. price of €29.40 (2.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.6% below the Industrial Distribution median (#111 of 161)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LW2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Distribution Solutions Group Business Description

Other Exchanges DSGR:USALW2:Germany
Address 301 Commerce Street, Suite 1700, Fort Worth, TX, USA, 76102
Distribution Solutions Group Inc is a specialty distribution company providing value-added distribution solutions to the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and industrial technology markets. The company operates through four reportable segments: Lawson, TestEquity, Gexpro Services and Canada Branch Division. Lawson distributes specialty products and services to the industrial, commercial, institutional and government MRO marketplace. TestEquity, which generates maximum revenue, distributes test and measurement equipment and solutions, industrial and electronic production supplies and vendor managed inventory programs. Gexpro Services is a supply chain solutions provider. The company generates majority of its revenue from United States.
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