Stadio Holdings (JSE:SDO) FCF Margin %: -7.08% (As of Dec. 2025)

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JSE:SDO Stadio Holdings Ltd JSE:SDO
71 GF Score
Price R13.22
GF Value R7.99
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Stadio Holdings FCF Margin %?

Stadio Holdings JSE:SDO +3.36% 71 FCF Margin % is -7.08% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:SDO with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of R7.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 254 Education companies, Stadio Holdings ranks worse than 57.87% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Stadio Holdings's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R-63 Mil. Stadio Holdings's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R884 Mil. Therefore, Stadio Holdings's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -7.08%.

As of today, Stadio Holdings's current FCF Yield % is 1.15%.

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

JSE:SDO' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -220.9   Med: 5.03   Max: 15.48
Current: 6.94


During the past 12 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Stadio Holdings was 15.48%. The lowest was -220.90%. And the median was 5.03%.

JSE:SDO's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
57.87% of 254 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.27 vs JSE:SDO: 6.94


Stadio Holdings FCF Margin % Related Terms


Stadio Holdings FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stadio Holdings'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.

Stadio Holdings FCF Margin % Chart

Stadio Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.70 11.29 13.16 15.48 6.94

Stadio Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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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 5.25 24.55 5.93 19.91 -7.08

JSE:SDO vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Stadio Holdings'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.


Stadio Holdings FCF Margin % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Stadio Holdings's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Stadio Holdings FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Stadio Holdings'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 )
=127.851/1840.997
=6.94 %

Stadio Holdings's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-62.638/884.186
=-7.08 %

* 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 -7.08% mean?
Stadio Holdings (JSE:SDO) has a FCF Margin % of -7.08% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Stadio Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Stadio Holdings ranks #147 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 57.9%.
Is Stadio Holdings' FCF Margin % too high?
Stadio Holdings' current FCF Margin % is -7.08%. Based on the distribution chart, Stadio Holdings ranks #147 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Stadio Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stadio Holdings' FCF Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Stadio Holdings ranks #147 out of 254 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Stadio Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 9.27. 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 Education company?
The median FCF Margin % among Education companies is 9.27, based on 254 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 Stadio Holdings and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median FCF Margin % is 9.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stadio Holdings's current FCF Margin % is -7.08%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stadio Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stadio Holdings (JSE:SDO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R7.99, compared to a current price of R13.22 — trading 65.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -7.08%. Stadio Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Stadio Holdings (JSE:SDO), the current FCF Margin % is -7.08% 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 Stadio Holdings (JSE:SDO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stadio Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R13.22 is trading 65.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R7.99. GuruFocus considers Stadio Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:SDO:

  • FCF Margin %: -7.08%
  • GF Value™: R7.99 vs. price of R13.22 (65.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Stadio Holdings Business Description

Address c/o Queen and Oxford Streets, Office 101, The Village Square, Durbanville, Cape town, WC, ZAF, 7550
Stadio Holdings Ltd facilitates the widening of access to quality and relevant higher education programmes in Southern Africa through its three prestigious higher education institutions, namely STADIO Higher Education, AFDA and Milpark Education. The institutions offer a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes via the contact learning and distance learning modes of delivery. Geographically it operates in South Africa and Namibia with the majority of the revenue deriving from South Africa.
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R13.22
Price
R7.99
GF Value