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Science GroupLSE:SAG -1.19%82 FCF Margin % is 19.41% as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 17.14. GuruFocus rates LSE:SAG with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,069 Business Services companies, Science Group ranks better than 89.52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Science Group's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SAG'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.91 Med: 17.14 Max: 25.04
Current: 12
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Science Group was 25.04%. The lowest was 6.91%. And the median was 17.14%.
LSE:SAG's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 89.52% of 1069
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.42
vs LSE:SAG: 12.00
Science Group FCF Margin % Related Terms
Science Group FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Science Group'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:SAG vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Science Group'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.
Science Group FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Science Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Science Group'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.
Science Group (LSE:SAG) has a FCF Margin % of 19.41% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Science Group and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 17.14. Over the past decade, Science Group's FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.91 to 25.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #112 out of 1069 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is Science Group's FCF Margin % too high?
Science Group's current FCF Margin % of 19.41% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 17.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.91 to a high of 25.04. The Business Services industry median FCF Margin % is 3.42. Science Group's value of 19.41% is 467.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Science Group ranks #112 out of 1069 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Science Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Science Group's FCF Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #112 out of 1069 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Science Group in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.42. Science Group's value of 19.41% is 467.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Science Group's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.91 to 25.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.14 vs. the industry median of 3.42, Science Group 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 Business Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.42, based on 1,069 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. Science Group's current FCF Margin % of 19.41% is 467.5% 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 Science Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Science Group's current FCF Margin % is 19.41%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 17.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Science Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group (LSE:SAG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.59, compared to a current price of £5.80 — trading 26.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 19.41%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 17.14 and 467.5% above the Business Services industry median of 3.42. Science Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG), the current FCF Margin % is 19.41% as of Jun. 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £5.80 is trading 26.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.59.
GuruFocus considers Science Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SAG:
FCF Margin %: 19.41% (13% above median its 10-year median of 17.14)
GF Value™: £4.59 vs. price of £5.80 (26.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 467.5% above the Business Services median (#112 of 1069)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SAG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Science Group PLC provides outsourced science and technology-based consultancy, advisory, and product development services to a wide range of industries and markets. It operates in the Services segment, which comprises five consultancy Practises under the Sagentia brand: Medical, Innovation Regulatory, Defence, and Aviation. The Systems segments comprise two businesses: Critical Maritime Systems & Support (CMS2), which designs, manufactures and supports submarine atmosphere systems for the defence sector; and Frontier Smart Technologies Limited (Frontier), which designs and supplies radio and audio semi-conductors/modules. Its geographical segments are the UK, Other European Countries, North America, Asia, and Other, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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