Hollywood Bowl Group (LSE:BOWL) FCF Margin %: 23.31% (As of Mar. 2026) — 64% Above Median


LSE:BOWL Hollywood Bowl Group PLC LSE:BOWL
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Price £2.78
GF Value £3.34
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hollywood Bowl Group FCF Margin %?

Hollywood Bowl Group LSE:BOWL -0.54% 90 FCF Margin % is 23.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 14.25. GuruFocus rates LSE:BOWL with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.34 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 844 Travel & Leisure companies, Hollywood Bowl Group ranks better than 78.67% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Hollywood Bowl Group's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £33.0 Mil. Hollywood Bowl Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £141.5 Mil. Therefore, Hollywood Bowl Group's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.31%.

As of today, Hollywood Bowl Group's current FCF Yield % is 10.52%.

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

LSE:BOWL' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.01   Med: 14.25   Max: 27.53
Current: 18.61


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Hollywood Bowl Group was 27.53%. The lowest was 1.01%. And the median was 14.25%.

LSE:BOWL's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
78.67% of 844 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 5.86 vs LSE:BOWL: 18.61


Hollywood Bowl Group FCF Margin % Related Terms


Hollywood Bowl Group FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hollywood Bowl Group'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.

Hollywood Bowl Group FCF Margin % Chart

Hollywood Bowl Group 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 23.11 27.53 18.88 12.63 14.77

Hollywood Bowl Group 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 18.65 6.18 16.29 13.14 23.31

LSE:BOWL vs AS, HAS, LTH: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Hollywood Bowl Group'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.


Hollywood Bowl Group FCF Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hollywood Bowl Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hollywood Bowl Group's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Hollywood Bowl Group FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Hollywood Bowl Group'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 )
=37.017/250.662
=14.77 %

Hollywood Bowl Group'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 )
=32.987/141.539
=23.31 %

* 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 23.31% mean?
Hollywood Bowl Group (LSE:BOWL) has a FCF Margin % of 23.31% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Hollywood Bowl Group and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 14.25. Over the past decade, Hollywood Bowl Group's FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.01 to 27.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Hollywood Bowl Group ranks #180 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Hollywood Bowl Group's FCF Margin % too high?
Hollywood Bowl Group's current FCF Margin % of 23.31% is 64% above median its 10-year median of 14.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.01 to a high of 27.53. The Travel & Leisure industry median FCF Margin % is 5.86. Hollywood Bowl Group's value of 23.31% is 297.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hollywood Bowl Group ranks #180 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hollywood Bowl Group has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hollywood Bowl Group's FCF Margin % compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hollywood Bowl Group ranks #180 out of 844 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Hollywood Bowl Group in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 5.86. Hollywood Bowl Group's value of 23.31% is 297.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hollywood Bowl Group's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.01 to 27.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.25 vs. the industry median of 5.86, Hollywood Bowl Group 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median FCF Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 5.86, based on 844 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. Hollywood Bowl Group's current FCF Margin % of 23.31% is 297.8% 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 Hollywood Bowl Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median FCF Margin % is 5.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hollywood Bowl Group's current FCF Margin % is 23.31%, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 14.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hollywood Bowl Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hollywood Bowl Group (LSE:BOWL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.34, compared to a current price of £2.78 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 23.31%, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 14.25 and 297.8% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 5.86. Hollywood Bowl Group's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Hollywood Bowl Group (LSE:BOWL), the current FCF Margin % is 23.31% 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 Hollywood Bowl Group (LSE:BOWL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hollywood Bowl Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.78 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.34. GuruFocus considers Hollywood Bowl Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:BOWL:

  • FCF Margin %: 23.31% (64% above median its 10-year median of 14.25)
  • GF Value™: £3.34 vs. price of £2.78 (16.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 297.8% above the Travel & Leisure median (#180 of 844)

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


Hollywood Bowl Group Business Description

Other Exchanges BOWLl:UK2H4:Germany
Address Cleveland Road, Focus 31, West Wing, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, GBR, HP2 7BW
Hollywood Bowl Group PLC is principally engaged in operating ten-pin bowling and mini-golf centres, supplying and installing bowling equipment, and developing new centres and related activities. The company operates brands including Hollywood Bowl, Splitsville, and Puttstars, with activities focused on leisure and entertainment venues offering bowling and mini-golf. It has two operating segments: i) the provision of ten-pin bowling and mini-golf centres in the United Kingdom, and ii) the provision of ten-pin bowling and mini-golf centres and the installation of bowling equipment in Canada. The majority of revenue is generated from the UK segment from the provision of activities like Bowling, Food and drink, Amusements and Others.
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