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ElisSTU:7EL -0.49%83 FCF Margin % is 4.19% as of Jun. 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 11.15. GuruFocus rates STU:7EL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,075 Business Services companies, Elis ranks better than 74.6% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Elis's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €103 Mil. Elis's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,457 Mil. Therefore, Elis's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.19%.
The historical data trend for Elis'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:7EL vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Elis'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.
Elis FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Elis's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elis'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.
Elis (STU:7EL) has a FCF Margin % of 4.19% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Elis and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 11.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Elis ranks #273 out of 1075 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is Elis' FCF Margin % too high?
Elis' current FCF Margin % of 4.19% is 62% below median its 10-year median of 11.15. The Business Services industry median FCF Margin % is 3.42. Elis' value of 4.19% is 22.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elis ranks #273 out of 1075 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Elis has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elis' FCF Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Elis ranks #273 out of 1075 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Elis in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.42. Elis' value of 4.19% is 22.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.15 vs. the industry median of 3.42, Elis 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 Business Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.42, based on 1,075 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. Elis's current FCF Margin % of 4.19% is 22.5% 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 Elis and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elis's current FCF Margin % is 4.19%, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 11.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elis stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elis (STU:7EL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.11, compared to a current price of €24.44 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 4.19%, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 11.15 and 22.5% above the Business Services industry median of 3.42. Elis' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Elis (STU:7EL), the current FCF Margin % is 4.19% 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 Elis (STU:7EL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elis stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €24.44 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €25.11.
GuruFocus considers Elis to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:7EL:
FCF Margin %: 4.19% (62% below median its 10-year median of 11.15)
GF Value™: €25.11 vs. price of €24.44 (2.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.5% above the Business Services median (#273 of 1075)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:7EL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elis SA provides multiservice solutions to various end markets including the hospitality, healthcare, and commerce industries. The company's products and services include providing flat linen, workwear, hygiene products, and well-being services. The company operates in various countries across Europe and Latin America, with a majority of revenue stemming from France.
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