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FSE:5953 vs APH, GLW, TEL: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Showa Manufacturing Co'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.
Showa Manufacturing Co FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Showa Manufacturing Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Showa Manufacturing Co'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.
Showa Manufacturing Co (FSE:5953) has a FCF Margin % of -5.47% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Showa Manufacturing Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Showa Manufacturing Co ranks #1525 out of 2475 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 61.6%.
Is Showa Manufacturing Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Showa Manufacturing Co's current FCF Margin % is -5.47%. Based on the distribution chart, Showa Manufacturing Co ranks #1525 out of 2475 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Showa Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Showa Manufacturing Co's FCF Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Showa Manufacturing Co ranks #1525 out of 2475 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Showa Manufacturing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.44. 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 Hardware company?
The median FCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 0.44, based on 2,475 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 Showa Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Showa Manufacturing Co's current FCF Margin % is -5.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Showa Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Showa Manufacturing Co (FSE:5953) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,429.87, compared to a current price of 円7,200.00 — trading 109.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -5.47%. Showa Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 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 Showa Manufacturing Co (FSE:5953), the current FCF Margin % is -5.47% 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 Showa Manufacturing Co (FSE:5953) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Showa Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円7,200.00 is trading 109.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,429.87.
GuruFocus considers Showa Manufacturing Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSE:5953:
FCF Margin %: -5.47%
GF Value™: 円3,429.87 vs. price of 円7,200.00 (109.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:5953 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Showa Manufacturing Co Ltd manufactures and sales heat source and hot water supply products. It also provides air conditioning, environmental products, casting products, and special heat source products. Casting products include boilers which are used in jet engine parts and nuclear reactor parts, general machinery, automobiles. Special heat source product includes high-clean heat treatment furnace and ultra-thin electric heater which performs drying, baking, and annealing of PDP, LCD, OLED. The company has three reportable segments: Materials Processing Business, Materials Processing Business, and Service Engineering Business.
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