SanfordNZSE:SAN -0.28%75 FCF Margin % is 2.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 932% above its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates NZSE:SAN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$4.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,956 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sanford ranks better than 90.29% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Sanford's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$7.0 Mil. Sanford's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$270.2 Mil. Therefore, Sanford's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.58%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanford's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:SAN'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.21 Med: 0.25 Max: 19.23
Current: 15.1
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Sanford was 19.23%. The lowest was -5.21%. And the median was 0.25%.
NZSE:SAN's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 90.29% of 1956
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs NZSE:SAN: 15.10
Sanford FCF Margin % Related Terms
Sanford FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanford'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 Farm Products subindustry, Sanford'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.
Sanford FCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sanford's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanford'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.
Sanford (NZSE:SAN) has a FCF Margin % of 2.58% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Sanford and its competitors. This is 932% above median its historical median of 0.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanford ranks #190 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 9.7%.
Is Sanford's FCF Margin % too high?
Sanford's current FCF Margin % of 2.58% is 932% above median its 10-year median of 0.25. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. Sanford's value of 2.58% is 19.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanford ranks #190 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sanford has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanford's FCF Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sanford ranks #190 out of 1956 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Sanford in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. Sanford's value of 2.58% is 19.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Sanford 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median FCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.16, based on 1,956 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. Sanford's current FCF Margin % of 2.58% is 19.7% 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 Sanford and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanford's current FCF Margin % is 2.58%, which is 932% above median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanford stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanford (NZSE:SAN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$4.35, compared to a current price of NZ$7.10 — trading 63.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 2.58%, which is 932% above median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 19.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.16. Sanford's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Sanford (NZSE:SAN), the current FCF Margin % is 2.58% 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 Sanford (NZSE:SAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanford stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$7.10 is trading 63.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$4.35.
GuruFocus considers Sanford to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:SAN:
FCF Margin %: 2.58% (932% above median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: NZ$4.35 vs. price of NZ$7.10 (63.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#190 of 1956)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:SAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanford Ltd is a seafood company principally engaged in the fishing and aquaculture farming business. The company's activities include farming, harvesting, processing, storage, and marketing of seafood products, as well as investments in related activities. The group's operating divisions are Wildcatch and Aquaculture. Its Wildcatch segment involves catching and processing inshore and deepwater fish species, whereas the Aquaculture segment involves farming, harvesting, and processing of mussels and salmon. Some of the company's seafood products include Antarctic toothfish, Arrow squid, Gemfish, Scampi, Snapper, King Salmon, Jack mackerel, Ling, and others. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from New Zealand.
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