Houlihan LokeySTU:2HL 91 FCF Margin % is 45.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 25.64. GuruFocus rates STU:2HL with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €172.97 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 774 Capital Markets companies, Houlihan Lokey ranks better than 70.28% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Houlihan Lokey's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:2HL'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.73 Med: 25.64 Max: 37.08
Current: 25.92
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Houlihan Lokey was 37.08%. The lowest was 4.73%. And the median was 25.64%.
STU:2HL's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 70.28% of 774
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.225
vs STU:2HL: 25.92
Houlihan Lokey FCF Margin % Related Terms
Houlihan Lokey FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Houlihan Lokey'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 Capital Markets subindustry, Houlihan Lokey'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.
Houlihan Lokey FCF Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Houlihan Lokey's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Houlihan Lokey'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.
Houlihan Lokey (STU:2HL) has a FCF Margin % of 45.12% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Houlihan Lokey and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 25.64. Over the past decade, Houlihan Lokey's FCF Margin % has ranged from 4.73 to 37.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Houlihan Lokey ranks #230 out of 774 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is Houlihan Lokey's FCF Margin % too high?
Houlihan Lokey's current FCF Margin % of 45.12% is 76% above median its 10-year median of 25.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.73 to a high of 37.08. The Capital Markets industry median FCF Margin % is 1.23. Houlihan Lokey's value of 45.12% is 3583.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Houlihan Lokey ranks #230 out of 774 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Houlihan Lokey has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Houlihan Lokey's FCF Margin % compare to JEF and SF?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Houlihan Lokey ranks #230 out of 774 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Houlihan Lokey in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.23. Houlihan Lokey's value of 45.12% is 3583.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Houlihan Lokey's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 4.73 to 37.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.64 vs. the industry median of 1.23, Houlihan Lokey 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 Capital Markets company?
The median FCF Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 1.23, based on 774 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. Houlihan Lokey's current FCF Margin % of 45.12% is 3583.3% 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 Houlihan Lokey and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Houlihan Lokey's current FCF Margin % is 45.12%, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 25.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Houlihan Lokey stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Houlihan Lokey (STU:2HL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €172.97, compared to a current price of €121.50 — trading 29.8% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 45.12%, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 25.64 and 3583.3% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.23. Houlihan Lokey's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Houlihan Lokey (STU:2HL), the current FCF Margin % is 45.12% 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 Houlihan Lokey (STU:2HL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Houlihan Lokey stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €121.50 is trading 29.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €172.97.
GuruFocus considers Houlihan Lokey to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:2HL:
FCF Margin %: 45.12% (76% above median its 10-year median of 25.64)
GF Value™: €172.97 vs. price of €121.50 (29.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3583.3% above the Capital Markets median (#230 of 774)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:2HL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Houlihan Lokey Inc is an investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, valuation, and strategic consulting. The firm serves corporations, institutions, and governments world-wide with offices in the United States, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. The company operates in three segments. In the Corporate Finance business segment, it provides M&A and capital markets advisory services. Through the Financial Restructuring business segment, the company advises on some of the complex restructurings around the world. The Financial and Valuation Advisory Services business segment provides valuation and financial opinion, and financial and strategic consulting practices in the United States.
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