The historical rank and industry rank for Malvern International's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MLVN'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -55.74 Med: -15.39 Max: 17.15
Current: 11.87
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Malvern International was 17.15%. The lowest was -55.74%. And the median was -15.39%.
LSE:MLVN's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 54.51% of 255
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.33
vs LSE:MLVN: 11.87
Malvern International FCF Margin % Related Terms
Malvern International FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Malvern International'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:MLVN vs EDU, TAL, GHC: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Malvern International'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.
Malvern International FCF Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Malvern International's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malvern International'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.
Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) has a FCF Margin % of 22.34% as of Jun. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Malvern International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Malvern International ranks #116 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Malvern International's FCF Margin % too high?
Malvern International's current FCF Margin % is 22.34%. The Education industry median FCF Margin % is 9.33. Malvern International's value of 22.34% is 139.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malvern International ranks #116 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Malvern International has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malvern International's FCF Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Malvern International ranks #116 out of 255 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Malvern International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 9.33. Malvern International's value of 22.34% is 139.4% above this benchmark. 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 Education company?
The median FCF Margin % among Education companies is 9.33, based on 255 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. Malvern International's current FCF Margin % of 22.34% is 139.4% 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 Malvern International and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median FCF Margin % is 9.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malvern International's current FCF Margin % is 22.34%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malvern International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.41, compared to a current price of £0.22 — trading 46.3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 22.34% and 139.4% above the Education industry median of 9.33. Malvern International's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 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 Malvern International (LSE:MLVN), the current FCF Margin % is 22.34% as of Jun. 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 Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malvern International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.22 is trading 46.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.41.
GuruFocus considers Malvern International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MLVN:
FCF Margin %: 22.34%
GF Value™: £0.41 vs. price of £0.22 (46.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 139.4% above the Education median (#116 of 255)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MLVN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malvern International PLC is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in the provision of educational consultancy services. The principal activities of the company is to provide an educational offering that is geared towards preparing students to meet the demands of business and management. The company derives a majority of its revenue from Europe.
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