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CulpSTU:CUZ +3.08%61 FCF Margin % is 14.43% as of Jul. 2026, which is 1019% above its 10-year median of 1.29. GuruFocus rates STU:CUZ with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.87. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,045 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Culp ranks worse than 62.01% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Culp's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2026 was €6.8 Mil. Culp's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2026 was €47.2 Mil. Therefore, Culp's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was 14.43%.
The historical data trend for Culp'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:CUZ vs SMJF, PASW, DXYN: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Culp'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.
Culp FCF Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Culp's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Culp'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.
Culp (STU:CUZ) has a FCF Margin % of 14.43% as of Jul. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Culp and its competitors. This is 1019% above median its historical median of 1.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Culp ranks #648 out of 1045 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is Culp's FCF Margin % too high?
Culp's current FCF Margin % of 14.43% is 1019% above median its 10-year median of 1.29. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median FCF Margin % is 2.14. Culp's value of 14.43% is 574.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Culp ranks #648 out of 1045 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Culp has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Culp's FCF Margin % compare to SMJF and PASW?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Culp ranks #648 out of 1045 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Culp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.14. Culp's value of 14.43% is 574.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.29 vs. the industry median of 2.14, Culp 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median FCF Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.14, based on 1,045 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. Culp's current FCF Margin % of 14.43% is 574.3% 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 Culp and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Culp's current FCF Margin % is 14.43%, which is 1019% above median its own 10-year median of 1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Culp stock overvalued right now?
Culp (STU:CUZ) has a current FCF Margin % of 14.43%. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.87, compared to a current price of €2.68 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 14.43%, which is 1019% above median its 10-year median of 1.29 and 574.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.14. Culp's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 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 Culp (STU:CUZ), the current FCF Margin % is 14.43% as of Jul. 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 Culp (STU:CUZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Culp stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.68 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.87.
Key valuation signals for STU:CUZ:
FCF Margin %: 14.43% (1019% above median its 10-year median of 1.29)
GF Value™: €2.87 vs. price of €2.68 (6.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 574.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#648 of 1045)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CUZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Culp Inc manufactures, markets mattress fabrics for bedding and upholstery fabrics for residential, commercial, and hospitality furnishings. The company has two operating segments: Mattress fabrics, which generate maximum revenue, and Upholstery fabrics. The mattress fabrics segment manufactures, sources, and sells fabrics and mattress covers to bedding manufacturers. The upholstery fabrics segment develops, sources, manufactures, and sells fabrics to residential, commercial, and hospitality furniture manufacturers. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States of America.
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