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Louis Hachette GroupSTU:CW3 +2.39%22 FCF Margin % is 14.46% as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 10.84. GuruFocus rates STU:CW3 with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,068 Business Services companies, Louis Hachette Group ranks better than 75.28% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Louis Hachette Group's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:CW3'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 10.84 Max: 16.55
Current: 11.19
During the past 6 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Louis Hachette Group was 16.55%. The lowest was 0.30%. And the median was 10.84%.
STU:CW3's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 75.28% of 1068
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.38
vs STU:CW3: 11.19
Louis Hachette Group FCF Margin % Related Terms
Louis Hachette Group FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Louis Hachette Group'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:CW3 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Louis Hachette Group'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.
Louis Hachette Group FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Louis Hachette Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Louis Hachette Group'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.
Louis Hachette Group (STU:CW3) has a FCF Margin % of 14.46% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Louis Hachette Group and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 10.84. Over the past decade, Louis Hachette Group's FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.30 to 16.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Louis Hachette Group ranks #264 out of 1068 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 24.7%.
Is Louis Hachette Group's FCF Margin % too high?
Louis Hachette Group's current FCF Margin % of 14.46% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 10.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 16.55. The Business Services industry median FCF Margin % is 3.38. Louis Hachette Group's value of 14.46% is 327.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Louis Hachette Group ranks #264 out of 1068 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Louis Hachette Group has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Louis Hachette Group's FCF Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Louis Hachette Group ranks #264 out of 1068 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Louis Hachette Group in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.38. Louis Hachette Group's value of 14.46% is 327.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Louis Hachette Group's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.30 to 16.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.84 vs. the industry median of 3.38, Louis Hachette Group 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 3.38, based on 1,068 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. Louis Hachette Group's current FCF Margin % of 14.46% is 327.8% 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 Louis Hachette Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Louis Hachette Group's current FCF Margin % is 14.46%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 10.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Louis Hachette Group stock overvalued right now?
Louis Hachette Group (STU:CW3) has a current FCF Margin % of 14.46%. The current FCF Margin % is 14.46%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 10.84 and 327.8% above the Business Services industry median of 3.38. Louis Hachette Group's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 6 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 Louis Hachette Group (STU:CW3), the current FCF Margin % is 14.46% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
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