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AcadeMedia ABOSTO:ACAD +2.19%86 FCF Margin % is 16.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 18.41. GuruFocus rates OSTO:ACAD with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of kr82.69 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 254 Education companies, AcadeMedia AB ranks better than 73.23% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. AcadeMedia AB's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr871 Mil. AcadeMedia AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr5,265 Mil. Therefore, AcadeMedia AB's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.54%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AcadeMedia AB's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:ACAD'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.91 Med: 18.41 Max: 20.8
Current: 18.99
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of AcadeMedia AB was 20.80%. The lowest was 2.91%. And the median was 18.41%.
OSTO:ACAD's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 73.23% of 254
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.185
vs OSTO:ACAD: 18.99
AcadeMedia AB FCF Margin % Related Terms
AcadeMedia AB FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AcadeMedia AB'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.
OSTO:ACAD vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, AcadeMedia AB'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.
AcadeMedia AB FCF Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, AcadeMedia AB's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AcadeMedia AB'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.
AcadeMedia AB (OSTO:ACAD) has a FCF Margin % of 16.54% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on AcadeMedia AB and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 18.41. Over the past decade, AcadeMedia AB's FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.91 to 20.80. According to the industry distribution chart, AcadeMedia AB ranks #68 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is AcadeMedia AB's FCF Margin % too high?
AcadeMedia AB's current FCF Margin % of 16.54% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 18.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.91 to a high of 20.80. The Education industry median FCF Margin % is 9.19. AcadeMedia AB's value of 16.54% is 80.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AcadeMedia AB ranks #68 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AcadeMedia AB has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AcadeMedia AB's FCF Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, AcadeMedia AB ranks #68 out of 254 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts AcadeMedia AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 9.19. AcadeMedia AB's value of 16.54% is 80.1% above this benchmark. Historically, AcadeMedia AB's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.91 to 20.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.41 vs. the industry median of 9.19, AcadeMedia AB 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 an Education company?
The median FCF Margin % among Education companies is 9.19, based on 254 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. AcadeMedia AB's current FCF Margin % of 16.54% is 80.1% 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 AcadeMedia AB and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median FCF Margin % is 9.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AcadeMedia AB's current FCF Margin % is 16.54%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 18.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AcadeMedia AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AcadeMedia AB (OSTO:ACAD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr82.69, compared to a current price of kr98.10 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 16.54%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 18.41 and 80.1% above the Education industry median of 9.19. AcadeMedia AB's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 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 AcadeMedia AB (OSTO:ACAD), the current FCF Margin % is 16.54% 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 AcadeMedia AB (OSTO:ACAD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AcadeMedia AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr98.10 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr82.69.
GuruFocus considers AcadeMedia AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:ACAD:
FCF Margin %: 16.54% (10% below median its 10-year median of 18.41)
GF Value™: kr82.69 vs. price of kr98.10 (18.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80.1% above the Education median (#68 of 254)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:ACAD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AcadeMedia AB is an education services provider in Northern Europe, operating preschools, compulsory schools, and upper secondary schools in Sweden and Norway, as well as adult education units in Sweden. The company's operating segments include Preschool and International Operations, Compulsory School, Upper Secondary School, and Adult Education. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Preschool and International segment. Geographically, the company operates in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, and Poland, deriving the majority of its revenue from Sweden.
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