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Gates IndustrialSTU:1JL -1.71%79 FCF Margin % is 6.36% as of Jun. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 8.56. GuruFocus rates STU:1JL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.34 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,040 Industrial Products companies, Gates Industrial ranks better than 80.76% on this metric.
The historical data trend for Gates Industrial'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.
STU:1JL vs NPO, JBTM, MIDD: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Gates Industrial'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.
Gates Industrial FCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Gates Industrial's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gates Industrial'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.
Gates Industrial (STU:1JL) has a FCF Margin % of 6.36% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Gates Industrial and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 8.56. Over the past decade, Gates Industrial's FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.91 to 11.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Gates Industrial ranks #585 out of 3040 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Gates Industrial's FCF Margin % too high?
Gates Industrial's current FCF Margin % of 6.36% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 8.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.91 to a high of 11.47. The Industrial Products industry median FCF Margin % is 1.54. Gates Industrial's value of 6.36% is 314.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gates Industrial ranks #585 out of 3040 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gates Industrial has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gates Industrial's FCF Margin % compare to NPO and JBTM?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Gates Industrial ranks #585 out of 3040 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Gates Industrial in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.54. Gates Industrial's value of 6.36% is 314.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Gates Industrial's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.91 to 11.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.56 vs. the industry median of 1.54, Gates Industrial 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 1.54, based on 3,040 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. Gates Industrial's current FCF Margin % of 6.36% is 314.3% 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 Gates Industrial and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gates Industrial's current FCF Margin % is 6.36%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 8.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gates Industrial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gates Industrial (STU:1JL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.34, compared to a current price of €23.00 — trading 18.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 6.36%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 8.56 and 314.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.54. Gates Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Gates Industrial (STU:1JL), the current FCF Margin % is 6.36% 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 Gates Industrial (STU:1JL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gates Industrial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €23.00 is trading 18.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.34.
GuruFocus considers Gates Industrial to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:1JL:
FCF Margin %: 6.36% (26% below median its 10-year median of 8.56)
GF Value™: €19.34 vs. price of €23.00 (18.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 314.3% above the Industrial Products median (#585 of 3040)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:1JL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gates Industrial Corp PLC is a manufacturer of engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions. The company has two operating segments; Power Transmission and Fluid Power segments. The Power Transmission solutions convey power and control motion. It is used in applications in which belts, chains, cables, geared transmissions, or direct drives transfer power from an engine or motor to another part or system. The Fluid power solutions are used in applications in which hoses and rigid tubing assemblies either transfer power hydraulically or convey fluids, gases, or granular materials from one location to another. The company generates key revenue from the Power Transmission segment. Company operates in USA, United Kingdom, Luxembourg, EMEA, with majority revenue from USA.
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