FirstGroupLSE:FGP -1.29%71 FCF Margin % is 14.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 7.99. GuruFocus rates LSE:FGP with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Transportation companies, FirstGroup ranks better than 64.91% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. FirstGroup's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £301 Mil. FirstGroup's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £2,035 Mil. Therefore, FirstGroup's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.81%.
The historical rank and industry rank for FirstGroup's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:FGP'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.01 Med: 7.99 Max: 55.47
Current: 8.37
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of FirstGroup was 55.47%. The lowest was -9.01%. And the median was 7.99%.
LSE:FGP's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 64.91% of 1006
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.38
vs LSE:FGP: 8.37
FirstGroup FCF Margin % Related Terms
FirstGroup FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FirstGroup'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.
For the Railroads subindustry, FirstGroup'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.
FirstGroup FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FirstGroup's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FirstGroup'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.
FirstGroup (LSE:FGP) has a FCF Margin % of 14.81% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on FirstGroup and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 7.99. According to the industry distribution chart, FirstGroup ranks #353 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is FirstGroup's FCF Margin % too high?
FirstGroup's current FCF Margin % of 14.81% is 85% above median its 10-year median of 7.99. The Transportation industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. FirstGroup's value of 14.81% is 238.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FirstGroup ranks #353 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, FirstGroup has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FirstGroup's FCF Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FirstGroup ranks #353 out of 1006 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts FirstGroup in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. FirstGroup's value of 14.81% is 238.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.99 vs. the industry median of 4.38, FirstGroup 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 Transportation company?
The median FCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.38, based on 1,006 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. FirstGroup's current FCF Margin % of 14.81% is 238.1% 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 FirstGroup and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FirstGroup's current FCF Margin % is 14.81%, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 7.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FirstGroup stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstGroup (LSE:FGP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.00, compared to a current price of £1.84 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 14.81%, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 7.99 and 238.1% above the Transportation industry median of 4.38. FirstGroup's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 FirstGroup (LSE:FGP), the current FCF Margin % is 14.81% 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 FirstGroup (LSE:FGP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstGroup stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.84 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.00.
GuruFocus considers FirstGroup to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:FGP:
FCF Margin %: 14.81% (85% above median its 10-year median of 7.99)
GF Value™: £2.00 vs. price of £1.84 (8.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 238.1% above the Transportation median (#353 of 1006)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:FGP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FirstGroup PLC is a passenger transportation company domiciled in the United Kingdom. The company organizes itself into segments: Greyhound, First Bus, and First Rail. The Greyhound segment operates intercity coaches in the United States and Canada. First Bus operates buses in the United Kingdom. First Rail operates passenger trains in the United Kingdom. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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