Careium AB (OSTO:CARE) FCF Margin %: 4.26% (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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OSTO:CARE Careium AB OSTO:CARE
76 GF Score
Price kr29.80
GF Value kr28.98
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Careium AB FCF Margin %?

Careium AB OSTO:CARE +1.71% 76 FCF Margin % is 4.26% as of Jun. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 3.99. GuruFocus rates OSTO:CARE with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of kr28.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,069 Business Services companies, Careium AB ranks better than 59.31% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Careium AB's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr10.7 Mil. Careium AB's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr251.3 Mil. Therefore, Careium AB's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.26%.

As of today, Careium AB's current FCF Yield % is 6.94%.

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

OSTO:CARE' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.07   Med: 3.99   Max: 7.51
Current: 5.49


During the past 7 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Careium AB was 7.51%. The lowest was -12.07%. And the median was 3.99%.

OSTO:CARE's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
59.31% of 1069 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.42 vs OSTO:CARE: 5.49


Careium AB FCF Margin % Related Terms


Careium AB FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Careium 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.

Careium AB FCF Margin % Chart

Careium AB Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -12.07 -12.01 7.51 4.24 6.01

Careium AB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.49 6.60 17.50 -6.79 4.26

OSTO:CARE vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Careium 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.


Careium AB FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Careium AB's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


OSTO:CARE
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Careium AB FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Careium AB's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=51.3/854.1
=6.01 %

Careium AB's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=10.7/251.3
=4.26 %

* 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 4.26% mean?
Careium AB (OSTO:CARE) has a FCF Margin % of 4.26% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Careium AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Careium AB ranks #435 out of 1069 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is Careium AB's FCF Margin % too high?
Careium AB's current FCF Margin % of 4.26% is near median its 10-year median of 3.99. The Business Services industry median FCF Margin % is 3.42. Careium AB's value of 4.26% is 24.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Careium AB ranks #435 out of 1069 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Careium AB has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Careium AB's FCF Margin % compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Careium AB ranks #435 out of 1069 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Careium AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.42. Careium AB's value of 4.26% is 24.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.99 vs. the industry median of 3.42, Careium 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 a Business Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.42, based on 1,069 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. Careium AB's current FCF Margin % of 4.26% is 24.6% 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 Careium AB and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Careium AB's current FCF Margin % is 4.26%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Careium AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Careium AB (OSTO:CARE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr28.98, compared to a current price of kr29.80 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 4.26%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.99 and 24.6% above the Business Services industry median of 3.42. Careium AB's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Careium AB (OSTO:CARE), the current FCF Margin % is 4.26% as of Jun. 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 Careium AB (OSTO:CARE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Careium AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr29.80 is trading 2.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr28.98. GuruFocus considers Careium AB to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:CARE:

  • FCF Margin %: 4.26% (near median its 10-year median of 3.99)
  • GF Value™: kr28.98 vs. price of kr29.80 (2.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.6% above the Business Services median (#435 of 1069)

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


Careium AB Business Description

Other Exchanges I81:Germany
Address Jorgen Kocksgatan 1B, Malmo, SWE, 211 20
Careium AB is a player in technology-enabled care in Sweden which provides solutions to improve the safety, quality of life, and independence of seniors both inside and outside the home. It offers a complete digital alarm chain. Its product catalog includes security alarms, fall sensors, smoke detectors motion detectors, accessories such as cameras, electronic locks, robotic medication assistive devices, and secure communication with alarm response. Geographically it has a presence in Nordics, the United Kingdom and Ireland, Central Europe, and Other markets, Its majority of the revenue comes from Nordics.
76GF Score

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