LSE:SAIN'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -65.39 Med: 11.4 Max: 103.72
Current: 103.72
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Scottish American Investment Co (The) was 103.72%. The lowest was -65.39%. And the median was 11.40%.
LSE:SAIN's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 80.97% of 1461
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.62
vs LSE:SAIN: 103.72
Scottish American Investment Co (The) FCF Margin % Related Terms
Scottish American Investment Co (The) FCF Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Scottish American Investment Co (The) FCF Margin % Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, Scottish American Investment Co (The)'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.
Scottish American Investment Co (The) FCF Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Scottish American Investment Co (The)'s FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scottish American Investment Co (The)'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.
Scottish American Investment Co (The) (LSE:SAIN) has a FCF Margin % of 80.97% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Scottish American Investment Co (The) and its competitors. This is 610% above median its historical median of 11.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Scottish American Investment Co (The) ranks #278 out of 1461 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is Scottish American Investment Co (The)'s FCF Margin % too high?
Scottish American Investment Co (The)'s current FCF Margin % of 80.97% is 610% above median its 10-year median of 11.40. The Asset Management industry median FCF Margin % is 14.62. Scottish American Investment Co (The)'s value of 80.97% is 453.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scottish American Investment Co (The) ranks #278 out of 1461 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Scottish American Investment Co (The) has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scottish American Investment Co (The)'s FCF Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Scottish American Investment Co (The) ranks #278 out of 1461 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Scottish American Investment Co (The) in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 14.62. Scottish American Investment Co (The)'s value of 80.97% is 453.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.40 vs. the industry median of 14.62, Scottish American Investment Co (The) 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 14.62, based on 1,461 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. Scottish American Investment Co (The)'s current FCF Margin % of 80.97% is 453.8% 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 Scottish American Investment Co (The) and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Margin % is 14.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scottish American Investment Co (The)'s current FCF Margin % is 80.97%, which is 610% above median its own 10-year median of 11.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scottish American Investment Co (The) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scottish American Investment Co (The) (LSE:SAIN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.27, compared to a current price of £5.36 — trading 322% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 80.97%, which is 610% above median its 10-year median of 11.40 and 453.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.62. Scottish American Investment Co (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 5 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 Scottish American Investment Co (The) (LSE:SAIN), the current FCF Margin % is 80.97% 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 Scottish American Investment Co (The) (LSE:SAIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scottish American Investment Co (The) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £5.36 is trading 322% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.27.
GuruFocus considers Scottish American Investment Co (The) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SAIN:
FCF Margin %: 80.97% (610% above median its 10-year median of 11.40)
GF Value™: £1.27 vs. price of £5.36 (322% above fair value)
Industry Position: 453.8% above the Asset Management median (#278 of 1461)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SAIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scottish American Investment Co (The) Business Description
Scottish American Investment Co (The) PLC is an investment trust operating in the UK. Its objective is to deliver real dividend growth by increasing capital and growing income. The company mainly invests in equity markets as well as investments in other financial instruments including bonds, property, and other asset classes. It holds a diversified portfolio of investments irrespective of any pre-defined maximum or minimum exposure levels for asset classes, sectors, or regions. The company focuses on investing in listed equities to grow its assets over the medium to the longer term at a faster rate than inflation. It may use derivatives and structured instruments to hedge an existing investment or currency exposure or to exploit an investment opportunity.
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