ITmedia (TSE:2148) FCF Margin %: 19.78% (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Above Median

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TSE:2148 ITmedia Inc TSE:2148
75 GF Score
Price 円1,185.00
GF Value 円1,689.94
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is ITmedia FCF Margin %?

ITmedia TSE:2148 +0.68% 75 FCF Margin % is 19.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 17.60. GuruFocus rates TSE:2148 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,689.94 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Media - Diversified companies, ITmedia ranks better than 81.41% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. ITmedia's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円475 Mil. ITmedia's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,401 Mil. Therefore, ITmedia's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.78%.

As of today, ITmedia's current FCF Yield % is 4.89%.

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

TSE:2148' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.13   Med: 17.6   Max: 30.97
Current: 13.56


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of ITmedia was 30.97%. The lowest was 6.13%. And the median was 17.60%.

TSE:2148's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
81.41% of 1006 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.145 vs TSE:2148: 13.56


ITmedia FCF Margin % Related Terms


ITmedia FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ITmedia'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.

ITmedia FCF Margin % Chart

ITmedia Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
FCF Margin %
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ITmedia Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 22.17 12.43 21.51 -0.90 19.78

TSE:2148 vs APP, OMC, TTD: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, ITmedia'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.


ITmedia FCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, ITmedia's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ITmedia's FCF Margin % falls into.


TSE:2148
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ITmedia FCF Margin % Calculation

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

ITmedia'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 )
=1127.405/8311.834
=13.56 %

ITmedia'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 )
=475.063/2401.49
=19.78 %

* 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 19.78% mean?
ITmedia (TSE:2148) has a FCF Margin % of 19.78% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on ITmedia and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 17.60. Over the past decade, ITmedia's FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.13 to 30.97. According to the industry distribution chart, ITmedia ranks #187 out of 1006 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is ITmedia's FCF Margin % too high?
ITmedia's current FCF Margin % of 19.78% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 17.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.13 to a high of 30.97. The Media - Diversified industry median FCF Margin % is 2.15. ITmedia's value of 19.78% is 822.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ITmedia ranks #187 out of 1006 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ITmedia has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ITmedia's FCF Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, ITmedia ranks #187 out of 1006 companies for FCF Margin %. This places ITmedia in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.15. ITmedia's value of 19.78% is 822.1% above this benchmark. Historically, ITmedia's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.13 to 30.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.60 vs. the industry median of 2.15, ITmedia 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.15, 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. ITmedia's current FCF Margin % of 19.78% is 822.1% 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 ITmedia and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ITmedia's current FCF Margin % is 19.78%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 17.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ITmedia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ITmedia (TSE:2148) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,689.94, compared to a current price of 円1,185.00 — trading 29.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 19.78%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 17.60 and 822.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.15. ITmedia's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 ITmedia (TSE:2148), the current FCF Margin % is 19.78% 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 ITmedia (TSE:2148) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ITmedia stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,185.00 is trading 29.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,689.94. GuruFocus considers ITmedia to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2148:

  • FCF Margin %: 19.78% (12% above median its 10-year median of 17.60)
  • GF Value™: 円1,689.94 vs. price of 円1,185.00 (29.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 822.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#187 of 1006)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2148 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ITmedia Business Description

Address 3-1-1 Marunouchi, Tokyo, JPN
ITmedia Inc is a Japan-based company engages in the provision of information and services related to technology and business fields.
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