Nictus (JSE:NCS) FCF Margin %: -140.40% (As of Sep. 2025)


JSE:NCS Nictus Ltd JSE:NCS
40 GF Score
Price R2.99
GF Value R1.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Nictus FCF Margin %?

Nictus JSE:NCS 40 FCF Margin % is -140.40% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:NCS with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,123 Retail - Cyclical companies, Nictus ranks worse than 95.37% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Nictus's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was R-46.28 Mil. Nictus's Revenue for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was R32.96 Mil. Therefore, Nictus's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -140.40%.

As of today, Nictus's current FCF Yield % is -15.15%.

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

JSE:NCS' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -93.13   Med: -10.03   Max: 153.13
Current: -38.67


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Nictus was 153.13%. The lowest was -93.13%. And the median was -10.03%.

JSE:NCS's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
95.37% of 1123 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.99 vs JSE:NCS: -38.67


Nictus FCF Margin % Related Terms


Nictus FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nictus'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.

Nictus FCF Margin % Chart

Nictus Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 38.44 -3.60 40.49 -23.52 153.13

Nictus Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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 -18.13 -27.66 233.01 74.39 -140.40

JSE:NCS vs CASY, WSM, DKS: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Nictus'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.


Nictus FCF Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Nictus FCF Margin % Calculation

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

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

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Mar. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2025 )
=90.195/58.902
=153.13 %

Nictus's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-46.281/32.963
=-140.40 %

* 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 -140.40% mean?
Nictus (JSE:NCS) has a FCF Margin % of -140.40% as of Sep. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Nictus and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nictus ranks #1071 out of 1123 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 95.4%.
Is Nictus' FCF Margin % too high?
Nictus' current FCF Margin % is -140.40%. Based on the distribution chart, Nictus ranks #1071 out of 1123 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nictus has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nictus' FCF Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Nictus ranks #1071 out of 1123 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Nictus in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.99. 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 2.99, based on 1,123 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 Nictus and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nictus's current FCF Margin % is -140.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nictus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nictus (JSE:NCS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.09, compared to a current price of R2.99 — trading 174.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -140.40%. Nictus' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Nictus (JSE:NCS), the current FCF Margin % is -140.40% as of Sep. 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 Nictus (JSE:NCS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nictus stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R2.99 is trading 174.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R1.09. GuruFocus considers Nictus to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:NCS:

  • FCF Margin %: -140.40%
  • GF Value™: R1.09 vs. price of R2.99 (174.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Nictus Business Description

Address 392 Main Road, Block C, 1st Floor, The Main Straight Office Park, Bryanston, ZAF, 2191
Nictus Ltd operates as a retailer of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics through the Nictus Furnishers brand and a short-term insurer through the Corporate Guarantee brand. The company owns three furniture retail stores located in Makhado, Polokwane and Randburg, South Africa. It operates in two segments namely Furniture segment and Insurance segment provides short-term insurance. Majority of the revenue is derived from the retailing of furniture and other products.
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