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Christie GroupLSE:CTG +3.08%78 FCF Margin % is 15.09% as of Dec. 2025, which is 465% above its 10-year median of 2.67. GuruFocus rates LSE:CTG with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,069 Business Services companies, Christie Group ranks better than 68.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Christie Group's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CTG'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.36 Med: 2.67 Max: 8.8
Current: 8.8
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Christie Group was 8.80%. The lowest was -8.36%. And the median was 2.67%.
LSE:CTG's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 68.94% of 1069
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.42
vs LSE:CTG: 8.80
Christie Group FCF Margin % Related Terms
Christie Group FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Christie 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.
LSE:CTG vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Christie 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.
Christie Group FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Christie Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Christie Group's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Christie Group (LSE:CTG) has a FCF Margin % of 15.09% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Christie Group and its competitors. This is 465% above median its historical median of 2.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Christie Group ranks #332 out of 1069 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is Christie Group's FCF Margin % too high?
Christie Group's current FCF Margin % of 15.09% is 465% above median its 10-year median of 2.67. The Business Services industry median FCF Margin % is 3.42. Christie Group's value of 15.09% is 341.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Christie Group ranks #332 out of 1069 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Christie Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Christie Group's FCF Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Christie Group ranks #332 out of 1069 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Christie Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.42. Christie Group's value of 15.09% is 341.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.67 vs. the industry median of 3.42, Christie 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 Business Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.42, based on 1,069 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. Christie Group's current FCF Margin % of 15.09% is 341.2% 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 Christie Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Christie Group's current FCF Margin % is 15.09%, which is 465% above median its own 10-year median of 2.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Christie Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Christie Group (LSE:CTG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.33, compared to a current price of £1.51 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 15.09%, which is 465% above median its 10-year median of 2.67 and 341.2% above the Business Services industry median of 3.42. Christie Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Christie Group (LSE:CTG), the current FCF Margin % is 15.09% 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 Christie Group (LSE:CTG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Christie Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.51 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.33.
GuruFocus considers Christie Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CTG:
FCF Margin %: 15.09% (465% above median its 10-year median of 2.67)
GF Value™: £1.33 vs. price of £1.51 (13.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 341.2% above the Business Services median (#332 of 1069)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Christie Group PLC fall into two divisions - Professional & Financial Services and Stock & Inventory Systems & Services. Professional & Financial Services principally covers business valuation, consultancy & agency, business mortgages & insurance services and business appraisal. Stock & Inventory Systems & Services covers stock audit & counting, consultancy, compliance and hospitality. The Group operating segments are defined as Professional & Financial Services, Stock & Inventory Systems & Services and Other, notably central service companies. The company's brands Christie & Co, Christie finance, Christie Insurance, Pinders, and Venners.
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