SatoSATOF 83 FCF Margin % is 2.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 2.71. GuruFocus rates SATOF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.78. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,036 Industrial Products companies, Sato ranks better than 56.06% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Sato's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7 Mil. Sato's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $263 Mil. Therefore, Sato's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sato's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SATOF'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.45 Med: 2.71 Max: 6.32
Current: 3.13
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Sato was 6.32%. The lowest was -1.45%. And the median was 2.71%.
SATOF's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 56.06% of 3036
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.565
vs SATOF: 3.13
Sato FCF Margin % Related Terms
Sato FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sato'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 Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Sato'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.
Sato FCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sato's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sato'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.
Sato (SATOF) has a FCF Margin % of 2.50% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Sato and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Sato ranks #1334 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is Sato's FCF Margin % too high?
Sato's current FCF Margin % of 2.50% is near median its 10-year median of 2.71. The Industrial Products industry median FCF Margin % is 1.57. Sato's value of 2.50% is 59.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sato ranks #1334 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sato has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sato's FCF Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sato ranks #1334 out of 3036 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Sato in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.57. Sato's value of 2.50% is 59.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.71 vs. the industry median of 1.57, Sato 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 Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 1.57, based on 3,036 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. Sato's current FCF Margin % of 2.50% is 59.7% 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 Sato and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sato's current FCF Margin % is 2.50%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sato stock overvalued right now?
Sato (SATOF) has a current FCF Margin % of 2.50%. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.78, compared to a current price of $14.33 — trading 3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 2.50%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.71 and 59.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.57. Sato's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Sato (SATOF), the current FCF Margin % is 2.50% 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 Sato (SATOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.33 is trading 3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.78.
Key valuation signals for SATOF:
FCF Margin %: 2.50% (near median its 10-year median of 2.71)
GF Value™: $14.78 vs. price of $14.33 (3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.7% above the Industrial Products median (#1334 of 3036)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SATOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sato Corp is specializing in automatic identification (auto-ID) solutions. It designs and manufactures different products including label and RFID printers, print and apply machines, software, labels, tags, and hand labelers. These products are integrated into solutions featuring peripherals like barcode and RFID readers, aimed at streamlining workflows and enabling data capture and visualization. The company's offerings cater to various industries, providing enhanced productivity, safety, reassurance, and sustainability.
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