CashbuildJSE:CSB -1.54%75 FCF Margin % is 5.39% as of Dec. 2025, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 3.23. GuruFocus rates JSE:CSB with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of R182.42 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,125 Retail - Cyclical companies, Cashbuild ranks better than 58.22% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Cashbuild's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R340 Mil. Cashbuild's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R6,305 Mil. Therefore, Cashbuild's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.39%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cashbuild's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:CSB'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.27 Med: 3.23 Max: 15.97
Current: 4.74
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Cashbuild was 15.97%. The lowest was -2.27%. And the median was 3.23%.
JSE:CSB's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 58.22% of 1125
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.02
vs JSE:CSB: 4.74
Cashbuild FCF Margin % Related Terms
Cashbuild FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cashbuild'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.
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Cashbuild'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.
Cashbuild FCF Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cashbuild's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cashbuild'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.
Cashbuild (JSE:CSB) has a FCF Margin % of 5.39% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Cashbuild and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 3.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Cashbuild ranks #470 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 41.8%.
Is Cashbuild's FCF Margin % too high?
Cashbuild's current FCF Margin % of 5.39% is 67% above median its 10-year median of 3.23. The Retail - Cyclical industry median FCF Margin % is 3.02. Cashbuild's value of 5.39% is 78.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cashbuild ranks #470 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cashbuild has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cashbuild's FCF Margin % compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Cashbuild ranks #470 out of 1125 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Cashbuild in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.02. Cashbuild's value of 5.39% is 78.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.23 vs. the industry median of 3.02, Cashbuild 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 3.02, based on 1,125 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. Cashbuild's current FCF Margin % of 5.39% is 78.5% 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 Cashbuild and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cashbuild's current FCF Margin % is 5.39%, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 3.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cashbuild stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cashbuild (JSE:CSB) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R182.42, compared to a current price of R115.00 — trading 37% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 5.39%, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 3.23 and 78.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.02. Cashbuild's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Cashbuild (JSE:CSB), the current FCF Margin % is 5.39% 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 Cashbuild (JSE:CSB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cashbuild stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R115.00 is trading 37% below its estimated GF Value™ of R182.42.
GuruFocus considers Cashbuild to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CSB:
FCF Margin %: 5.39% (67% above median its 10-year median of 3.23)
GF Value™: R182.42 vs. price of R115.00 (37% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#470 of 1125)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:CSB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cashbuild Ltd is a South Africa-based retailer of building materials and related products. The Group's reportable segments include Cashbuild (South Africa), P&L Hardware (South Africa), Cashbuild common monetary operations (Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia), and non-common monetary operations (Botswana, Malawi, Zambia). Its stores operate across towns, townships, rural areas, and metropolitan locations. Products include cement, roofing, timber, bricks, decorative items, plumbing, hardware, ceilings, electrical goods, and tools, with a portion being cement-related. Customers range from homebuilders, contractors, farmers, and traders to construction companies and government-linked developers. The Cashbuild (South Africa) segment generates the majority of the Group's revenue.
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