Bright Horizons Family Solutions (MEX:BFAM) FCF Margin %: 12.30% (As of Mar. 2026) — 39% Above Median


MEX:BFAM Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc MEX:BFAM
77 GF Score
Price MXN1,370.45
GF Value MXN2,633.63
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What is Bright Horizons Family Solutions FCF Margin %?

Bright Horizons Family Solutions MEX:BFAM 77 FCF Margin % is 12.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 8.88. GuruFocus rates MEX:BFAM with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,633.63. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 97 Personal Services companies, Bright Horizons Family Solutions ranks better than 71.13% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Bright Horizons Family Solutions's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,580 Mil. Bright Horizons Family Solutions's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN12,843 Mil. Therefore, Bright Horizons Family Solutions's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.30%.

As of today, Bright Horizons Family Solutions's current FCF Yield % is 7.46%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bright Horizons Family Solutions's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:BFAM' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.84   Med: 8.88   Max: 10.63
Current: 9.22


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Bright Horizons Family Solutions was 10.63%. The lowest was 5.84%. And the median was 8.88%.

MEX:BFAM's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
71.13% of 97 companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 2.7 vs MEX:BFAM: 9.22


Bright Horizons Family Solutions FCF Margin % Related Terms


Bright Horizons Family Solutions FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bright Horizons Family Solutions'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.

Bright Horizons Family Solutions FCF Margin % Chart

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.33 5.84 6.83 8.94 8.81

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 10.66 15.77 -5.29 15.63 12.30

MEX:BFAM vs ANDG, HRB, FTDR: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Personal Services subindustry, Bright Horizons Family Solutions'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.


Bright Horizons Family Solutions FCF Margin % vs Personal Services Industry

For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bright Horizons Family Solutions's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bright Horizons Family Solutions's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Bright Horizons Family Solutions FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Bright Horizons Family Solutions's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=4655.356/52821.648
=8.81 %

Bright Horizons Family Solutions's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1579.664/12843.286
=12.30 %

* 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.

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What does a FCF Margin % of 12.30% mean?
Bright Horizons Family Solutions (MEX:BFAM) has a FCF Margin % of 12.30% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Bright Horizons Family Solutions and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 8.88. Over the past decade, Bright Horizons Family Solutions' FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.84 to 10.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Bright Horizons Family Solutions ranks #28 out of 97 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 28.9%.
Is Bright Horizons Family Solutions' FCF Margin % too high?
Bright Horizons Family Solutions' current FCF Margin % of 12.30% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 8.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.84 to a high of 10.63. The Personal Services industry median FCF Margin % is 2.70. Bright Horizons Family Solutions' value of 12.30% is 355.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bright Horizons Family Solutions ranks #28 out of 97 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bright Horizons Family Solutions has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bright Horizons Family Solutions' FCF Margin % compare to ANDG and HRB?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Bright Horizons Family Solutions ranks #28 out of 97 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Bright Horizons Family Solutions in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.70. Bright Horizons Family Solutions' value of 12.30% is 355.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Bright Horizons Family Solutions' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.84 to 10.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.88 vs. the industry median of 2.70, Bright Horizons Family Solutions 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 Personal Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Personal Services companies is 2.70, based on 97 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. Bright Horizons Family Solutions's current FCF Margin % of 12.30% is 355.6% 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 Bright Horizons Family Solutions and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bright Horizons Family Solutions's current FCF Margin % is 12.30%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 8.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bright Horizons Family Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Bright Horizons Family Solutions (MEX:BFAM) has a current FCF Margin % of 12.30%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,633.63, compared to a current price of MXN1,370.45 — trading 48% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 12.30%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 8.88 and 355.6% above the Personal Services industry median of 2.70. Bright Horizons Family Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Bright Horizons Family Solutions (MEX:BFAM), the current FCF Margin % is 12.30% as of Mar. 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 Bright Horizons Family Solutions (MEX:BFAM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bright Horizons Family Solutions stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,370.45 is trading 48% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,633.63.

Key valuation signals for MEX:BFAM:

  • FCF Margin %: 12.30% (39% above median its 10-year median of 8.88)
  • GF Value™: MXN2,633.63 vs. price of MXN1,370.45 (48% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 355.6% above the Personal Services median (#28 of 97)

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


Bright Horizons Family Solutions Business Description

Other Exchanges BFAM:USA
Address 2 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA, USA, 02459
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc provider of early education and child care, family care solutions, and workforce education services that help working families and client employees personally and professionally. It provides services under multi-year contracts with employers that offer early education and child care, back-up care, and educational advisory services as part of their employee benefits package. The company has three business segments; Full-service center-based child care, Backup care, and Educational advisory services. The majority of the revenue is generated by full-service center-based child care, which includes traditional center-based child care and early education services. Other services provided by the company include in-home child and elder care, and Others.
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