GlobalDataLSE:DATA -2.85%76 FCF Margin % is -3.26% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:DATA with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.41 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, GlobalData ranks better than 76.92% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. GlobalData's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-5.4 Mil. GlobalData's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £165.6 Mil. Therefore, GlobalData's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -3.26%.
The historical rank and industry rank for GlobalData's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:DATA'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.43 Med: 17.74 Max: 26.78
Current: 12.42
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of GlobalData was 26.78%. The lowest was 9.43%. And the median was 17.74%.
LSE:DATA's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 76.92% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs LSE:DATA: 12.42
GlobalData FCF Margin % Related Terms
GlobalData FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GlobalData'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:DATA vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, GlobalData'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.
GlobalData FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, GlobalData's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GlobalData'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.
GlobalData (LSE:DATA) has a FCF Margin % of -3.26% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on GlobalData and its competitors. Over the past decade, GlobalData's FCF Margin % has ranged from 9.43 to 26.78. According to the industry distribution chart, GlobalData ranks #247 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is GlobalData's FCF Margin % too high?
GlobalData's current FCF Margin % is -3.26%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.43 to a high of 26.78. Based on the distribution chart, GlobalData ranks #247 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GlobalData has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GlobalData's FCF Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, GlobalData ranks #247 out of 1070 companies for FCF Margin %. This places GlobalData in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.50. Historically, GlobalData's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 9.43 to 26.78 over the past decade. 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 3.50, 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. 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 GlobalData and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GlobalData's current FCF Margin % is -3.26%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GlobalData stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlobalData (LSE:DATA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.41, compared to a current price of £0.78 — trading 67.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -3.26%. GlobalData's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 GlobalData (LSE:DATA), the current FCF Margin % is -3.26% 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 GlobalData (LSE:DATA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlobalData stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.78 is trading 67.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.41.
GuruFocus considers GlobalData to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:DATA:
FCF Margin %: -3.26%
GF Value™: £2.41 vs. price of £0.78 (67.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:DATA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GlobalData PLC is engaged in providing a data, analytics, and insights platform that supports decision-making for businesses through proprietary data, research, and AI-driven intelligence solutions. The company provides subscription-based access to its analytics platforms along with ancillary services such as consulting, single-copy reports, custom research, and industry events. The company operates through two reportable segments: Data, Analytics and Insights: Healthcare, which provides intelligence and analytics services related to the healthcare industry, and Data, Analytics and Insights: Non-Healthcare, which provides data, research, and analytics across various non-healthcare industries.
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