Software Circle (LSE:SFT) FCF Margin %: 17.11% (As of Sep. 2025)


LSE:SFT Software Circle PLC LSE:SFT
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What is Software Circle FCF Margin %?

Software Circle LSE:SFT -1.54% 39 FCF Margin % is 17.11% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:SFT with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Software Circle ranks better than 81.5% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Software Circle's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was £1.74 Mil. Software Circle's Revenue for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was £10.19 Mil. Therefore, Software Circle's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 17.11%.

As of today, Software Circle's current FCF Yield % is 4.30%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Software Circle's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:SFT' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.12   Med: -5.52   Max: 14.02
Current: 14.02


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Software Circle was 14.02%. The lowest was -14.12%. And the median was -5.52%.

LSE:SFT's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
81.5% of 1070 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.47 vs LSE:SFT: 14.02


Software Circle FCF Margin % Related Terms


Software Circle FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Software Circle'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.

Software Circle FCF Margin % Chart

Software Circle Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
FCF Margin %
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Software Circle Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.89 6.59 6.45 10.67 17.11

LSE:SFT vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Software Circle'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.


Software Circle FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Software Circle's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Software Circle's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Software Circle FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Software Circle's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Mar. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2025 )
=1.573/18.274
=8.61 %

Software Circle's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=1.744/10.194
=17.11 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 17.11% mean?
Software Circle (LSE:SFT) has a FCF Margin % of 17.11% as of Sep. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Software Circle and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Software Circle ranks #198 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 18.5%.
Is Software Circle's FCF Margin % too high?
Software Circle's current FCF Margin % is 17.11%. The Business Services industry median FCF Margin % is 3.47. Software Circle's value of 17.11% is 393.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Software Circle ranks #198 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Software Circle has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Software Circle's FCF Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Software Circle ranks #198 out of 1070 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Software Circle in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.47. Software Circle's value of 17.11% is 393.1% 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 a Business Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.47, based on 1,070 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. Software Circle's current FCF Margin % of 17.11% is 393.1% 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 Software Circle and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Software Circle's current FCF Margin % is 17.11%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Software Circle stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Software Circle (LSE:SFT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.12, compared to a current price of £0.16 — trading 33.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 17.11% and 393.1% above the Business Services industry median of 3.47. Software Circle's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Software Circle (LSE:SFT), the current FCF Margin % is 17.11% as of Sep. 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 Software Circle (LSE:SFT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Software Circle stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.16 is trading 33.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.12. GuruFocus considers Software Circle to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SFT:

  • FCF Margin %: 17.11%
  • GF Value™: £0.12 vs. price of £0.16 (33.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 393.1% above the Business Services median (#198 of 1070)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SFT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Software Circle Business Description

Address 98 King Street, C/o Gateley Legal, Ship Canal House, Manchester, GBR, M2 4WU
Software Circle PLC is a UK-based company that is an acquirer of great vertical market software businesses. The company operates complex logistics, a SaaS platform, and brands that sell print and web to business customers. The segmental analysis by nature of service includes license fees, company-owned studio revenue, brand partner print, and online sales plus trade print. Some of its brands include Nettl, watermark, and Topfloor. Geographically it has its business across the region of the UK and Ireland, Europe, and others of which the UK and Ireland's region accounts for a majority of the revenue.
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