James HalsteadLSE:JHD +0.48%77 FCF Margin % is 22.04% as of Dec. 2025, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 14.43. GuruFocus rates LSE:JHD with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,771 Construction companies, James Halstead ranks better than 87.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for James Halstead's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:JHD'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.13 Med: 14.43 Max: 19.93
Current: 17.5
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of James Halstead was 19.93%. The lowest was 1.13%. And the median was 14.43%.
LSE:JHD's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 87.75% of 1771
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.62
vs LSE:JHD: 17.50
James Halstead FCF Margin % Related Terms
James Halstead FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for James Halstead'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 Building Products & Equipment subindustry, James Halstead'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.
James Halstead FCF Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, James Halstead's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where James Halstead'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.
James Halstead (LSE:JHD) has a FCF Margin % of 22.04% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on James Halstead and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 14.43. Over the past decade, James Halstead's FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.13 to 19.93. According to the industry distribution chart, James Halstead ranks #217 out of 1771 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is James Halstead's FCF Margin % too high?
James Halstead's current FCF Margin % of 22.04% is 53% above median its 10-year median of 14.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 19.93. The Construction industry median FCF Margin % is 2.62. James Halstead's value of 22.04% is 741.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, James Halstead ranks #217 out of 1771 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, James Halstead has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does James Halstead's FCF Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, James Halstead ranks #217 out of 1771 companies for FCF Margin %. This places James Halstead in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.62. James Halstead's value of 22.04% is 741.2% above this benchmark. Historically, James Halstead's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.13 to 19.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.43 vs. the industry median of 2.62, James Halstead 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 Construction company?
The median FCF Margin % among Construction companies is 2.62, based on 1,771 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. James Halstead's current FCF Margin % of 22.04% is 741.2% 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 James Halstead and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. James Halstead's current FCF Margin % is 22.04%, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 14.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is James Halstead stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, James Halstead (LSE:JHD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.69, compared to a current price of £1.25 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 22.04%, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 14.43 and 741.2% above the Construction industry median of 2.62. James Halstead's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 James Halstead (LSE:JHD), the current FCF Margin % is 22.04% 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 James Halstead (LSE:JHD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, James Halstead stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.25 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.69.
GuruFocus considers James Halstead to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:JHD:
FCF Margin %: 22.04% (53% above median its 10-year median of 14.43)
GF Value™: £1.69 vs. price of £1.25 (26.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 741.2% above the Construction median (#217 of 1771)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:JHD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
James Halstead PLC manufactures commercial, contract, and consumer flooring. The flooring is used in offices, retail shops, factories, clinics, hospitals, schools, hotels, cinemas, restaurants, and airports. The firm's portfolio of brands includes Polyflor, Polysafe, Expona, Performa, Saarfloor Systems, Megastrong, Camaro, Colonia, Kudos, Expona Domestic, Voyager, Forest fx, Cavalio, and Arai. Arai is a helmet manufacturer focused on motorsports. Its geographic segments include the United Kingdom; Europe and Scandinavia; Australasia and Asia; and the Rest of the World.
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