Persol Holdings CoTSE:2181 +1.04%86 FCF Margin % is 2.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 3.82. GuruFocus rates TSE:2181 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円294.56 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Persol Holdings Co ranks better than 51.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Persol Holdings Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2181'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.56 Med: 3.82 Max: 5.52
Current: 3.89
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Persol Holdings Co was 5.52%. The lowest was 1.56%. And the median was 3.82%.
TSE:2181's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 51.96% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.47
vs TSE:2181: 3.89
Persol Holdings Co FCF Margin % Related Terms
Persol Holdings Co FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Persol Holdings 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.
TSE:2181 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Persol Holdings 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.
Persol Holdings Co FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Persol Holdings Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Persol Holdings 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.
Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) has a FCF Margin % of 2.29% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Persol Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 3.82. Over the past decade, Persol Holdings Co's FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.56 to 5.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Persol Holdings Co ranks #514 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is Persol Holdings Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Persol Holdings Co's current FCF Margin % of 2.29% is 40% below median its 10-year median of 3.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.56 to a high of 5.52. The Business Services industry median FCF Margin % is 3.47. Persol Holdings Co's value of 2.29% is 34% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Persol Holdings Co ranks #514 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Persol Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Persol Holdings Co's FCF Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Persol Holdings Co ranks #514 out of 1070 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Persol Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.47. Persol Holdings Co's value of 2.29% is 34% below this benchmark. Historically, Persol Holdings Co's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.56 to 5.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.82 vs. the industry median of 3.47, Persol Holdings Co has consistently been below 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 3.47, based on 1,070 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. Persol Holdings Co's current FCF Margin % of 2.29% is 34% below 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 Persol Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Persol Holdings Co's current FCF Margin % is 2.29%, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 3.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Persol Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円294.56, compared to a current price of 円243.10 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 2.29%, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 3.82 and 34% below the Business Services industry median of 3.47. Persol Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181), the current FCF Margin % is 2.29% 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 Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persol Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円243.10 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円294.56.
GuruFocus considers Persol Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2181:
FCF Margin %: 2.29% (40% below median its 10-year median of 3.82)
GF Value™: 円294.56 vs. price of 円243.10 (17.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34% below the Business Services median (#514 of 1070)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2181 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Persol Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the provision of staffing and HR-related services. Its services include temporary staffing, recruitment, media, outsourcing, and job creation in a range of industries. The company's segments include Asia Pacific; Business Process Outsourcing (BPO); Career; Staffing; Technology; and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Staffing segment, which is engaged in the temporary staffing business for a wide range of industries, mainly in the administrative field, mainly in Japan.
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