Tiger Brands (JSE:TBS) FCF Margin %: 5.79% (As of Mar. 2026) — 190% Above Median

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JSE:TBS Tiger Brands Ltd JSE:TBS
74 GF Score
Price R263.28
GF Value R263.72
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Tiger Brands FCF Margin %?

Tiger Brands JSE:TBS +0.21% 74 FCF Margin % is 5.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 190% above its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates JSE:TBS with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of R263.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,044 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Tiger Brands ranks better than 79.6% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Tiger Brands's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R1,037 Mil. Tiger Brands's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R17,906 Mil. Therefore, Tiger Brands's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.79%.

As of today, Tiger Brands's current FCF Yield % is -13.16%.

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

JSE:TBS' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.63   Med: 2   Max: 7.56
Current: 9.44


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Tiger Brands was 7.56%. The lowest was -14.63%. And the median was 2.00%.

JSE:TBS's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
79.6% of 2044 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.655 vs JSE:TBS: 9.44


Tiger Brands FCF Margin % Related Terms


Tiger Brands FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tiger Brands'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.

Tiger Brands FCF Margin % Chart

Tiger Brands Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.38 3.02 1.93 10.82 13.54

Tiger Brands Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 -2.29 26.29 14.03 13.54 5.79

JSE:TBS vs KHC, GIS, MKC: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Tiger Brands'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.


Tiger Brands FCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tiger Brands's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tiger Brands FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Tiger Brands's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=4656/34392
=13.54 %

Tiger Brands's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1037/17906
=5.79 %

* 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 5.79% mean?
Tiger Brands (JSE:TBS) has a FCF Margin % of 5.79% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Tiger Brands and its competitors. This is 190% above median its historical median of 2.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Tiger Brands ranks #417 out of 2044 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Tiger Brands' FCF Margin % too high?
Tiger Brands' current FCF Margin % of 5.79% is 190% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median FCF Margin % is 1.66. Tiger Brands' value of 5.79% is 249.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tiger Brands ranks #417 out of 2044 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tiger Brands has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tiger Brands' FCF Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Tiger Brands ranks #417 out of 2044 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Tiger Brands in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.66. Tiger Brands' value of 5.79% is 249.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.00 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Tiger Brands 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median FCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.66, based on 2,044 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. Tiger Brands's current FCF Margin % of 5.79% is 249.8% 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 Tiger Brands and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tiger Brands's current FCF Margin % is 5.79%, which is 190% above median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tiger Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tiger Brands (JSE:TBS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R263.72, compared to a current price of R263.28 — trading 0.2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 5.79%, which is 190% above median its 10-year median of 2.00 and 249.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.66. Tiger Brands' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Tiger Brands (JSE:TBS), the current FCF Margin % is 5.79% 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 Tiger Brands (JSE:TBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tiger Brands stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R263.28 is trading 0.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R263.72. GuruFocus considers Tiger Brands to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:TBS:

  • FCF Margin %: 5.79% (190% above median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: R263.72 vs. price of R263.28 (0.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 249.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#417 of 2044)

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


Tiger Brands Business Description

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Tiger Brands Ltd is an African producer and distributor of branded food, beverage, home, and personal care products. Its operations are predominantly in Southern Africa, with additional market presence in other parts of the African continent through exports. The company's reportable product segments are Milling and Baking, Grains, Culinary, Snacks, Treats and Beverages, Home, Personal and Baby Care. The company derives the majority of revenue from the product sales of the Culinary segment, which includes canned fruit and vegetables, condiments and ingredients, spreads, baby nutrition and Davita exports.
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