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The historical rank and industry rank for Waystream Group AB's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:WAYS'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.93 Med: 3.08 Max: 19.24
Current: 14
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Waystream Group AB was 19.24%. The lowest was -28.93%. And the median was 3.08%.
OSTO:WAYS's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 88.1% of 2479
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.66
vs OSTO:WAYS: 14.00
Waystream Group AB FCF Margin % Related Terms
Waystream Group AB FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waystream Group 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:WAYS vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Waystream Group 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.
Waystream Group AB FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Waystream Group AB's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waystream Group 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.
Waystream Group AB (OSTO:WAYS) has a FCF Margin % of -15.51% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Waystream Group AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Waystream Group AB ranks #295 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Waystream Group AB's FCF Margin % too high?
Waystream Group AB's current FCF Margin % is -15.51%. Based on the distribution chart, Waystream Group AB ranks #295 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Waystream Group AB has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waystream Group AB's FCF Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Waystream Group AB ranks #295 out of 2479 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Waystream Group AB in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.66. 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 Hardware company?
The median FCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 0.66, based on 2,479 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. 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 Waystream Group AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waystream Group AB's current FCF Margin % is -15.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waystream Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waystream Group AB (OSTO:WAYS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr28.02, compared to a current price of kr38.00 — trading 35.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -15.51%. Waystream Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 Waystream Group AB (OSTO:WAYS), the current FCF Margin % is -15.51% 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 Waystream Group AB (OSTO:WAYS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waystream Group AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr38.00 is trading 35.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr28.02.
GuruFocus considers Waystream Group AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:WAYS:
FCF Margin %: -15.51%
GF Value™: kr28.02 vs. price of kr38.00 (35.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:WAYS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Waystream Group AB operates in the telecommunications sector. The product portfolio includes switches and routers adapted for the fibre market and associated peripherals, technical support, training, and consulting. Its customer base and target customers are city networks, operators, and real estate companies that own and operate their fibre networks in the Nordic region and Central Europe.
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