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DCM Shriram InternationalNSE:DCMSIL +1.99%7 FCF Margin % is 3.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 3.26. GuruFocus rates NSE:DCMSIL with a GF Score™ of 7/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Industrial Distribution companies, DCM Shriram International ranks worse than 52.87% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for DCM Shriram International's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:DCMSIL'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.56 Med: 3.26 Max: 3.96
Current: 3.96
During the past 2 years, the highest FCF Margin % of DCM Shriram International was 3.96%. The lowest was 2.56%. And the median was 3.26%.
NSE:DCMSIL's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 52.87% of 157
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.09
vs NSE:DCMSIL: 3.96
DCM Shriram International FCF Margin % Related Terms
DCM Shriram International FCF Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
DCM Shriram International FCF Margin % Chart
DCM Shriram International Annual Data
Trend
Mar25
Mar26
FCF Margin %
2.56
3.96
DCM Shriram International Semi-Annual Data
Mar25
Mar26
FCF Margin %
2.56
3.96
NSE:DCMSIL vs GWW, FAST, FERG: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, DCM Shriram International'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.
DCM Shriram International FCF Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, DCM Shriram International's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DCM Shriram International'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.
DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL) has a FCF Margin % of 3.96% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on DCM Shriram International and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 3.26. Over the past decade, DCM Shriram International's FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.56 to 3.96. According to the industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram International ranks #83 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is DCM Shriram International's FCF Margin % too high?
DCM Shriram International's current FCF Margin % of 3.96% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 3.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.56 to a high of 3.96. The Industrial Distribution industry median FCF Margin % is 4.09. DCM Shriram International's value of 3.96% is 3.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DCM Shriram International ranks #83 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DCM Shriram International has a GF Score™ of 7/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DCM Shriram International's FCF Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram International ranks #83 out of 157 companies for FCF Margin %. This places DCM Shriram International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.09. DCM Shriram International's value of 3.96% is 3.2% below this benchmark. Historically, DCM Shriram International's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.56 to 3.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.26 vs. the industry median of 4.09, DCM Shriram International has consistently been below 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median FCF Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.09, based on 157 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. DCM Shriram International's current FCF Margin % of 3.96% is 3.2% below 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 DCM Shriram International and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DCM Shriram International's current FCF Margin % is 3.96%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 3.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DCM Shriram International stock overvalued right now?
DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL) has a current FCF Margin % of 3.96%. The current FCF Margin % is 3.96%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 3.26 and 3.2% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.09. DCM Shriram International's overall GF Score™ is 7/100 with 5 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 DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL), the current FCF Margin % is 3.96% 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.
DCM Shriram International Ltd operates in the industrial sector. It engages in activities across multiple industrial and engineering domains. Its business verticals include industrial fibres, shipping container manufacturing, defence armoured vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, engineering services, and industrial research. The company undertakes integrated activities encompassing engineering, manufacturing, infrastructure support, and technology-oriented services, serving sectors such as defence, industrial development, and related areas. The company serves a range of sectors, including industrial and defence-related applications.
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