MetcashMCSHF -36.26%63 FCF Margin % is 2.30% as of Apr. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 2.20. GuruFocus rates MCSHF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Metcash ranks better than 54.52% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Metcash's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $145 Mil. Metcash's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $6,295 Mil. Therefore, Metcash's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 2.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metcash's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MCSHF'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.9 Med: 2.2 Max: 3.32
Current: 2.21
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Metcash was 3.32%. The lowest was 0.90%. And the median was 2.20%.
MCSHF's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 54.52% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.835
vs MCSHF: 2.21
Metcash FCF Margin % Related Terms
Metcash FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metcash'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 Food Distribution subindustry, Metcash'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.
Metcash FCF Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Metcash's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metcash'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.
Metcash (MCSHF) has a FCF Margin % of 2.30% as of Apr. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Metcash and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.20. Over the past decade, Metcash's FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.90 to 3.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #141 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Metcash's FCF Margin % too high?
Metcash's current FCF Margin % of 2.30% is near median its 10-year median of 2.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 3.32. The Retail - Defensive industry median FCF Margin % is 1.84. Metcash's value of 2.30% is 25.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metcash ranks #141 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Metcash has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metcash's FCF Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #141 out of 310 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Metcash in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.84. Metcash's value of 2.30% is 25.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Metcash's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.90 to 3.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.20 vs. the industry median of 1.84, Metcash 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.84, based on 310 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. Metcash's current FCF Margin % of 2.30% is 25.3% 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 Metcash and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metcash's current FCF Margin % is 2.30%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metcash stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash (MCSHF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.72, compared to a current price of $1.48 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 2.30%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.20 and 25.3% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.84. Metcash's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Metcash (MCSHF), the current FCF Margin % is 2.30% as of Apr. 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 Metcash (MCSHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.48 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.72.
GuruFocus considers Metcash to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MCSHF:
FCF Margin %: 2.30% (near median its 10-year median of 2.20)
GF Value™: $1.72 vs. price of $1.48 (14% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.3% above the Retail - Defensive median (#141 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MCSHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metcash is a wholesaler, and to a lesser extent a retailer, specializing in food, liquor, and hardware. Centralized wholesale distribution enables independent retailers to gain access to the combined scale of many retailers to negotiate material volume discounts.The food segment distributes a range of products and services to independent supermarket and convenience stores. The hardware segment distributes hardware products to independent retail outlets and operates company-owned stores. The liquor segment distributes liquor products to independent retailers and venues like pubs.
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