Japan Airlines CoSTU:JAL +0.13%80 FCF Margin % is 34.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 19.80. GuruFocus rates STU:JAL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Transportation companies, Japan Airlines Co ranks better than 84.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Airlines Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:JAL'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -45.62 Med: 19.8 Max: 22.03
Current: 19.49
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Japan Airlines Co was 22.03%. The lowest was -45.62%. And the median was 19.80%.
STU:JAL's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 84.59% of 1006
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.38
vs STU:JAL: 19.49
Japan Airlines Co FCF Margin % Related Terms
Japan Airlines Co FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Airlines Co'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 Airlines subindustry, Japan Airlines Co'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.
Japan Airlines Co FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Japan Airlines Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Airlines Co'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.
Japan Airlines Co (STU:JAL) has a FCF Margin % of 34.57% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Japan Airlines Co and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 19.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Airlines Co ranks #155 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Japan Airlines Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Japan Airlines Co's current FCF Margin % of 34.57% is 75% above median its 10-year median of 19.80. The Transportation industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Japan Airlines Co's value of 34.57% is 689.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Airlines Co ranks #155 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Airlines Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Airlines Co's FCF Margin % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Japan Airlines Co ranks #155 out of 1006 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Japan Airlines Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Japan Airlines Co's value of 34.57% is 689.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.80 vs. the industry median of 4.38, Japan Airlines Co 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 Transportation company?
The median FCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.38, based on 1,006 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. Japan Airlines Co's current FCF Margin % of 34.57% is 689.3% 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 Japan Airlines Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Airlines Co's current FCF Margin % is 34.57%, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 19.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Airlines Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Airlines Co (STU:JAL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.70, compared to a current price of €15.01 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 34.57%, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 19.80 and 689.3% above the Transportation industry median of 4.38. Japan Airlines Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Japan Airlines Co (STU:JAL), the current FCF Margin % is 34.57% 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 Japan Airlines Co (STU:JAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Airlines Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €15.01 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.70.
GuruFocus considers Japan Airlines Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:JAL:
FCF Margin %: 34.57% (75% above median its 10-year median of 19.80)
GF Value™: €16.70 vs. price of €15.01 (10.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 689.3% above the Transportation median (#155 of 1006)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:JAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Airlines Co Ltd is an international air transport services company. It offers scheduled and non-scheduled air transport services and aerial work services. The company operates large aircraft, medium-sized aircraft, small aircraft, and regional jets. The company is also engaged in the travel planning and sales business, which covers travel planning and sales, baggage delivery, system development and operation, ticketing systems for the travel industry, and credit card services related to air travel.
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