Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) FCF Margin %: 21.80% (As of Mar. 2026) — 65% Above Median

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KUW:GFC Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC KUW:GFC
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Price KWD0.36
GF Value KWD0.22
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC FCF Margin %?

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC KUW:GFC -2.74% 16 FCF Margin % is 21.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 13.24. GuruFocus rates KUW:GFC with a GF Score™ of 16/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks better than 96.54% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.75 Mil. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD3.46 Mil. Therefore, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.80%.

As of today, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current FCF Yield % is 18.28%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:GFC' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.56   Med: 13.24   Max: 52.56
Current: 39.7


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC was 52.56%. The lowest was -20.56%. And the median was 13.24%.

KUW:GFC's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
96.54% of 1070 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.435 vs KUW:GFC: 39.70


Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC FCF Margin % Related Terms


Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC'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.

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC FCF Margin % Chart

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KUW:GFC vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC'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.


Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC'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 )
=2.019/3.841
=52.56 %

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC'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 )
=0.754/3.458
=21.80 %

* 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 21.80% mean?
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) has a FCF Margin % of 21.80% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 13.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks #37 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 3.5%.
Is Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's FCF Margin % too high?
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current FCF Margin % of 21.80% is 65% above median its 10-year median of 13.24. The Business Services industry median FCF Margin % is 3.44. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's value of 21.80% is 534.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks #37 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 16/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's FCF Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks #37 out of 1070 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.44. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's value of 21.80% is 534.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.24 vs. the industry median of 3.44, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC 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 Business Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.44, based on 1,070 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. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current FCF Margin % of 21.80% is 534.6% 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 Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current FCF Margin % is 21.80%, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 13.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.22, compared to a current price of KWD0.36 — trading 61.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 21.80%, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 13.24 and 534.6% above the Business Services industry median of 3.44. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC), the current FCF Margin % is 21.80% 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 Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.36 is trading 61.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.22. GuruFocus considers Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:GFC:

  • FCF Margin %: 21.80% (65% above median its 10-year median of 13.24)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.22 vs. price of KWD0.36 (61.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 16/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 534.6% above the Business Services median (#37 of 1070)

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


Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Business Description

Address Jaber Al Mubarak Street, Block 2, PO Box 21839, Plot 29, 7th Floor, Salah Fahd Sultan Building, Sharq, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13079
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC is a franchise developer operating across the Gulf countries of Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar. The company offers franchising opportunities for the following brands: Computer Troubleshooters, Premiere Executive, Bon Sweets, Beit Dickson, and Adolfo Dominguez. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments: Investments, Trading, and Food Catering. Maximum revenue is generated from the Investments segment, which is engaged in the utilization of franchising activities, property ownership, and investment. The Trading segment is involved in general trading activities, and the Food Catering segment engages in the catering of foodstuffs.
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