The Descartes Systems Group (MEX:DSG N) FCF Margin %: 37.48% (As of Apr. 2026) — Near Median


MEX:DSG N The Descartes Systems Group Inc MEX:DSG N
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Price MXN1,264.95
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What is The Descartes Systems Group FCF Margin %?

The Descartes Systems Group MEX:DSG N 85 FCF Margin % is 37.48% as of Apr. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 34.25. GuruFocus rates MEX:DSG N with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,129.50. Among 2,814 Software companies, The Descartes Systems Group ranks better than 96.23% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. The Descartes Systems Group's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN1,271 Mil. The Descartes Systems Group's Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN3,391 Mil. Therefore, The Descartes Systems Group's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 37.48%.

As of today, The Descartes Systems Group's current FCF Yield % is 4.69%.

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

MEX:DSG N' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.47   Med: 34.25   Max: 40.34
Current: 37.29


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of The Descartes Systems Group was 40.34%. The lowest was 26.47%. And the median was 34.25%.

MEX:DSG N's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
96.23% of 2814 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.41 vs MEX:DSG N: 37.29


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The Descartes Systems Group FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Descartes Systems 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.

The Descartes Systems Group FCF Margin % Chart

The Descartes Systems Group Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
FCF Margin %
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The Descartes Systems Group Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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MEX:DSG N vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, The Descartes Systems 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.


The Descartes Systems Group FCF Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, The Descartes Systems Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Descartes Systems Group's FCF Margin % falls into.


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The Descartes Systems Group FCF Margin % Calculation

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

The Descartes Systems Group's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Jan. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Jan. 2026 )
=4519.771/12647.501
=35.74 %

The Descartes Systems Group's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=1271.038/3391.485
=37.48 %

* 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 37.48% mean?
The Descartes Systems Group (MEX:DSG N) has a FCF Margin % of 37.48% as of Apr. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on The Descartes Systems Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 34.25. Over the past decade, The Descartes Systems Group's FCF Margin % has ranged from 26.47 to 40.34. According to the industry distribution chart, The Descartes Systems Group ranks #106 out of 2814 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is The Descartes Systems Group's FCF Margin % too high?
The Descartes Systems Group's current FCF Margin % of 37.48% is near median its 10-year median of 34.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.47 to a high of 40.34. The Software industry median FCF Margin % is 2.41. The Descartes Systems Group's value of 37.48% is 1455.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Descartes Systems Group ranks #106 out of 2814 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Descartes Systems Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Descartes Systems Group's FCF Margin % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, The Descartes Systems Group ranks #106 out of 2814 companies for FCF Margin %. This places The Descartes Systems Group in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.41. The Descartes Systems Group's value of 37.48% is 1455.2% above this benchmark. Historically, The Descartes Systems Group's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 26.47 to 40.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.25 vs. the industry median of 2.41, The Descartes Systems 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 Software company?
The median FCF Margin % among Software companies is 2.41, based on 2,814 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. The Descartes Systems Group's current FCF Margin % of 37.48% is 1455.2% 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 The Descartes Systems Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Descartes Systems Group's current FCF Margin % is 37.48%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 34.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Descartes Systems Group stock overvalued right now?
The Descartes Systems Group (MEX:DSG N) has a current FCF Margin % of 37.48%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,129.50, compared to a current price of MXN1,264.95 — trading 40.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 37.48%, which is near median its 10-year median of 34.25 and 1455.2% above the Software industry median of 2.41. The Descartes Systems Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100. 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 The Descartes Systems Group (MEX:DSG N), the current FCF Margin % is 37.48% 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 The Descartes Systems Group (MEX:DSG N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Descartes Systems Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,264.95 is trading 40.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,129.50.

Key valuation signals for MEX:DSG N:

  • FCF Margin %: 37.48% (near median its 10-year median of 34.25)
  • GF Value™: MXN2,129.50 vs. price of MXN1,264.95 (40.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100
  • Industry Position: 1455.2% above the Software median (#106 of 2814)

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


The Descartes Systems Group Business Description

Address 120 Randall Drive, Waterloo, ON, CAN, N2V 1C6
Descartes Systems Group provides a software solution that allows users in the shipping industry to communicate with one another. Its core product is the Global Logistics Network, which is best understood as transaction-driven. Descartes charges clients to send/receive messages, data, and documents on the GLN. Customers typically contract for a monthly minimum over a multiyear period. The GLN platform allows Descartes to upsell additional software modules as well, typically provided via a software-as-a-service model.
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