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Ares InternationalTPE:2471 -1.33%96 FCF Margin % is 27.83% as of Sep. 2025, which is 222% above its 10-year median of 8.65. GuruFocus rates TPE:2471 with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$62.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,816 Software companies, Ares International ranks better than 81.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ares International's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2471'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.2 Med: 8.65 Max: 22.86
Current: 16.4
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Ares International was 22.86%. The lowest was 1.20%. And the median was 8.65%.
TPE:2471's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 81.71% of 2816
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.35
vs TPE:2471: 16.40
Ares International FCF Margin % Related Terms
Ares International FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ares International'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.
TPE:2471 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Ares International'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.
Ares International FCF Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Ares International's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ares International'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.
Ares International (TPE:2471) has a FCF Margin % of 27.83% as of Sep. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Ares International and its competitors. This is 222% above median its historical median of 8.65. Over the past decade, Ares International's FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.20 to 22.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Ares International ranks #515 out of 2816 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is Ares International's FCF Margin % too high?
Ares International's current FCF Margin % of 27.83% is 222% above median its 10-year median of 8.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.20 to a high of 22.86. The Software industry median FCF Margin % is 2.35. Ares International's value of 27.83% is 1084.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ares International ranks #515 out of 2816 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ares International has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ares International's FCF Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Ares International ranks #515 out of 2816 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Ares International in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.35. Ares International's value of 27.83% is 1084.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Ares International's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.20 to 22.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.65 vs. the industry median of 2.35, Ares International 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 Software company?
The median FCF Margin % among Software companies is 2.35, based on 2,816 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. Ares International's current FCF Margin % of 27.83% is 1084.3% 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 Ares International and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ares International's current FCF Margin % is 27.83%, which is 222% above median its own 10-year median of 8.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ares International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares International (TPE:2471) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$62.99, compared to a current price of NT$52.10 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 27.83%, which is 222% above median its 10-year median of 8.65 and 1084.3% above the Software industry median of 2.35. Ares International's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 2 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 Ares International (TPE:2471), the current FCF Margin % is 27.83% as of Sep. 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.
Is Ares International (TPE:2471) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$52.10 is trading 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$62.99.
GuruFocus considers Ares International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2471:
FCF Margin %: 27.83% (222% above median its 10-year median of 8.65)
GF Value™: NT$62.99 vs. price of NT$52.10 (17.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1084.3% above the Software median (#515 of 2816)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2471 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ares International Corp is a Taiwan-based company. The company is engaged in the design, sales, lease, maintenance, and technology consultation of computer equipment, internet, and related software, and analysis, design, modification, installation, and maintenance of application software. Its reporting segments include the Commercial segment, Financial business segment, and Project segment. The geographical regions in which the company operates are Asia, Taiwan, America, and Others.
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