Develop North (LSE:DVNO) FCF Margin %: 21.29% (As of May. 2026) — 70% Below Median

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LSE:DVNO Develop North PLC LSE:DVNO
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Price £0.75
GF Value £0.81
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What is Develop North FCF Margin %?

Develop North LSE:DVNO 32 FCF Margin % is 21.29% as of May. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 69.93. GuruFocus rates LSE:DVNO with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,454 Asset Management companies, Develop North ranks worse than 76.2% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Develop North's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in May. 2026 was £0.20 Mil. Develop North's Revenue for the six months ended in May. 2026 was £0.94 Mil. Therefore, Develop North's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 21.29%.

As of today, Develop North's current FCF Yield % is -1.75%.

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

LSE:DVNO' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -210.95   Med: 69.93   Max: 137.85
Current: -25.28


During the past 10 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Develop North was 137.85%. The lowest was -210.95%. And the median was 69.93%.

LSE:DVNO's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
76.2% of 1454 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 13.57 vs LSE:DVNO: -25.28


Develop North FCF Margin % Related Terms


Develop North FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Develop North'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.

Develop North FCF Margin % Chart

Develop North Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
FCF Margin %
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Develop North Semi-Annual Data
Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25 May26
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 37.05 112.63 163.08 -133.83 21.29

LSE:DVNO vs BLK, BX, KKR: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Develop North'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.


Develop North FCF Margin % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Develop North's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Develop North's FCF Margin % falls into.


LSE:DVNO
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Develop North FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Develop North's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Nov. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Nov. 2025 )
=0.942/1.315
=71.63 %

Develop North's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: May. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: May. 2026 )
=0.201/0.944
=21.29 %

* 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 21.29% mean?
Develop North (LSE:DVNO) has a FCF Margin % of 21.29% as of May. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Develop North and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 69.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Develop North ranks #1108 out of 1454 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 76.2%.
Is Develop North's FCF Margin % too high?
Develop North's current FCF Margin % of 21.29% is 70% below median its 10-year median of 69.93. The Asset Management industry median FCF Margin % is 13.57. Develop North's value of 21.29% is 56.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Develop North ranks #1108 out of 1454 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Develop North has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Develop North's FCF Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Develop North ranks #1108 out of 1454 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Develop North in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 13.57. Develop North's value of 21.29% is 56.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 69.93 vs. the industry median of 13.57, Develop North 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 an Asset Management company?
The median FCF Margin % among Asset Management companies is 13.57, based on 1,454 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. Develop North's current FCF Margin % of 21.29% is 56.9% 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 Develop North and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Margin % is 13.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Develop North's current FCF Margin % is 21.29%, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 69.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Develop North stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Develop North (LSE:DVNO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.81, compared to a current price of £0.75 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 21.29%, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 69.93 and 56.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 13.57. Develop North's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Develop North (LSE:DVNO), the current FCF Margin % is 21.29% as of May. 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 Develop North (LSE:DVNO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Develop North stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.75 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.81. GuruFocus considers Develop North to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:DVNO:

  • FCF Margin %: 21.29% (70% below median its 10-year median of 69.93)
  • GF Value™: £0.81 vs. price of £0.75 (7.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 56.9% above the Asset Management median (#1108 of 1454)

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


Develop North Business Description

Address The Key, Bath Lane, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, GBR, NE4 5TQ
Develop North PLC is a closed-end investment company. The investment objective of the company is to provide shareholders with a consistent and stable income and the potential for an attractive total return over the medium to long term, Its portfolio consists of Apartment Group, Claypath, Dickinson Apartments, St Margaret's Place, Whitley Court, The Millhouse, AM Number Three, Almscliffe, Horizon Middleton Towers, Harrow Living, Jaymac Solutions, Apartment Group, Cutler House Road, Kenley Homes, Horizon Cremation, and Bede Homes.
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