iPeople (PHS:IPO) FCF Margin %: -19.15% (As of Mar. 2026)

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PHS:IPO iPeople Inc PHS:IPO
84 GF Score
Price ₱7.02
GF Value ₱8.13
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is iPeople FCF Margin %?

iPeople PHS:IPO -3.17% 84 FCF Margin % is -19.15% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:IPO with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱8.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 254 Education companies, iPeople ranks better than 51.97% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. iPeople's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-319 Mil. iPeople's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱1,666 Mil. Therefore, iPeople's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -19.15%.

As of today, iPeople's current FCF Yield % is 9.13%.

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

PHS:IPO' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -85.77   Med: 11.95   Max: 24.6
Current: 10.44


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of iPeople was 24.60%. The lowest was -85.77%. And the median was 11.95%.

PHS:IPO's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
51.97% of 254 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.27 vs PHS:IPO: 10.44


iPeople FCF Margin % Related Terms


iPeople FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for iPeople'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.

iPeople FCF Margin % Chart

iPeople Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.69 24.31 14.20 19.63 15.62

iPeople Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -1.13 34.79 29.91 2.77 -19.15

PHS:IPO vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, iPeople'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.


iPeople FCF Margin % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, iPeople's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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iPeople FCF Margin % Calculation

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

iPeople'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 )
=971.671/6222.195
=15.62 %

iPeople's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-319.044/1666.025
=-19.15 %

* 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 -19.15% mean?
iPeople (PHS:IPO) has a FCF Margin % of -19.15% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on iPeople and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, iPeople ranks #122 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is iPeople's FCF Margin % too high?
iPeople's current FCF Margin % is -19.15%. Based on the distribution chart, iPeople ranks #122 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, iPeople has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does iPeople's FCF Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, iPeople ranks #122 out of 254 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts iPeople in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 9.27. 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 9.27, 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. 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 iPeople and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median FCF Margin % is 9.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. iPeople's current FCF Margin % is -19.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is iPeople stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iPeople (PHS:IPO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱8.13, compared to a current price of ₱7.02 — trading 13.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -19.15%. iPeople's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 iPeople (PHS:IPO), the current FCF Margin % is -19.15% 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 iPeople (PHS:IPO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iPeople stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱7.02 is trading 13.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱8.13. GuruFocus considers iPeople to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:IPO:

  • FCF Margin %: -19.15%
  • GF Value™: ₱8.13 vs. price of ₱7.02 (13.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs

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


iPeople Business Description

Address 1191 Pablo Ocampo, Sr. Extension Avenue, 8 th Floor, Mapua University Makati Campus, Makati City, PHL, 1205
iPeople Inc is a holding and management company that drives investments in the education sector with its subsidiary.
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