Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) FCF Margin %: -9.03% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:1914 Japan Foundation Engineering Co Ltd TSE:1914
71 GF Score
Price 円698.00
GF Value 円664.19
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Japan Foundation Engineering Co FCF Margin %?

Japan Foundation Engineering Co TSE:1914 -0.14% 71 FCF Margin % is -9.03% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:1914 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円664.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,768 Construction companies, Japan Foundation Engineering Co ranks worse than 74.55% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-1,286 Mil. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円14,232 Mil. Therefore, Japan Foundation Engineering Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -9.03%.

As of today, Japan Foundation Engineering Co's current FCF Yield % is -10.65%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Foundation Engineering Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:1914' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.93   Med: -0.82   Max: 3.32
Current: -4.97


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Japan Foundation Engineering Co was 3.32%. The lowest was -6.93%. And the median was -0.82%.

TSE:1914's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
74.55% of 1768 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.595 vs TSE:1914: -4.97


Japan Foundation Engineering Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


Japan Foundation Engineering Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Foundation Engineering 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.

Japan Foundation Engineering Co FCF Margin % Chart

Japan Foundation Engineering Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.05 -0.73 2.05 -5.65 -4.97

Japan Foundation Engineering Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.51 -5.99 -5.34 -0.56 -9.03

TSE:1914 vs PWR, FIX, EME: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Japan Foundation Engineering 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 Foundation Engineering Co FCF Margin % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Japan Foundation Engineering Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Foundation Engineering Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Japan Foundation Engineering Co FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Japan Foundation Engineering Co's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-1359.32/27353.745
=-4.97 %

Japan Foundation Engineering Co's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1285.838/14231.868
=-9.03 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -9.03% mean?
Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) has a FCF Margin % of -9.03% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Japan Foundation Engineering Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Foundation Engineering Co ranks #1318 out of 1768 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 74.5%.
Is Japan Foundation Engineering Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Japan Foundation Engineering Co's current FCF Margin % is -9.03%. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Foundation Engineering Co ranks #1318 out of 1768 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Foundation Engineering Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Foundation Engineering Co's FCF Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Japan Foundation Engineering Co ranks #1318 out of 1768 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Japan Foundation Engineering Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.60. 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 Construction company?
The median FCF Margin % among Construction companies is 2.60, based on 1,768 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. 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 Foundation Engineering Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's current FCF Margin % is -9.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Foundation Engineering Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円664.19, compared to a current price of 円698.00 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -9.03%. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914), the current FCF Margin % is -9.03% 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 Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Foundation Engineering Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円698.00 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円664.19. GuruFocus considers Japan Foundation Engineering Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1914:

  • FCF Margin %: -9.03%
  • GF Value™: 円664.19 vs. price of 円698.00 (5.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1914 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Japan Foundation Engineering Co Business Description

Address 6-22 Matsugae-cho, Osaka, JPN
Japan Foundation Engineering Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the provisions of construction services. The company offers surface and physical exploration, hydrologic and geological and soil features surveys, in-site tests, grouting tests, hydrostatic pressure permeability tests, automatic surveillance, and analysis system for slopes and landslides and design and construction management services. Additionally, it also provides ground-reinforcing and environmental preservation works.
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