CMC (NGO:2185) FCF Margin %: 11.52% (As of Mar. 2026) — 35% Above Median


NGO:2185 CMC Corp NGO:2185
65 GF Score
Price 円1,090.50
GF Value 円903.85
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is CMC FCF Margin %?

CMC NGO:2185 65 FCF Margin % is 11.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 8.52. GuruFocus rates NGO:2185 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円903.85. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,815 Software companies, CMC ranks better than 72.82% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. CMC's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,180 Mil. CMC's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円10,236 Mil. Therefore, CMC's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.52%.

As of today, CMC's current FCF Yield % is 9.59%.

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

NGO:2185' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.07   Med: 8.52   Max: 14.68
Current: 11.33


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of CMC was 14.68%. The lowest was -1.07%. And the median was 8.52%.

NGO:2185's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
72.82% of 2815 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.41 vs NGO:2185: 11.33


CMC FCF Margin % Related Terms


CMC FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CMC'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.

CMC FCF Margin % Chart

CMC Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.35 9.22 14.68 -1.07 9.30

CMC Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 9.69 -11.55 7.40 11.11 11.52

NGO:2185 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, CMC'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.


CMC FCF Margin % vs Software Industry

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

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


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CMC FCF Margin % Calculation

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

CMC's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=1697.063/18256.391
=9.30 %

CMC'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 )
=1179.539/10235.983
=11.52 %

* 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 11.52% mean?
CMC (NGO:2185) has a FCF Margin % of 11.52% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on CMC and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 8.52. According to the industry distribution chart, CMC ranks #765 out of 2815 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is CMC's FCF Margin % too high?
CMC's current FCF Margin % of 11.52% is 35% above median its 10-year median of 8.52. The Software industry median FCF Margin % is 2.41. CMC's value of 11.52% is 378% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CMC ranks #765 out of 2815 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CMC has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CMC's FCF Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, CMC ranks #765 out of 2815 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts CMC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.41. CMC's value of 11.52% is 378% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.52 vs. the industry median of 2.41, CMC 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 2,815 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. CMC's current FCF Margin % of 11.52% is 378% 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 CMC 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. CMC's current FCF Margin % is 11.52%, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 8.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CMC stock overvalued right now?
CMC (NGO:2185) has a current FCF Margin % of 11.52%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円903.85, compared to a current price of 円1,090.50 — trading 20.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 11.52%, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 8.52 and 378% above the Software industry median of 2.41. CMC's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 CMC (NGO:2185), the current FCF Margin % is 11.52% 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 CMC (NGO:2185) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CMC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,090.50 is trading 20.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円903.85.

Key valuation signals for NGO:2185:

  • FCF Margin %: 11.52% (35% above median its 10-year median of 8.52)
  • GF Value™: 円903.85 vs. price of 円1,090.50 (20.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 378% above the Software median (#765 of 2815)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:2185 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CMC Business Description

Other Exchanges 2185:Japan
Address 1-19 Heiwa 1-chome, Naka-ku, Nagoya, JPN, 460-0021
CMC Corp is a Japanese company engaged in writing and editing technical manuals for automakers in Japan. The business is comprised of marketing operations and system development operations.
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