Karula Co (TSE:2789) FCF Margin %: -4.49% (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:2789 Karula Co Ltd TSE:2789
51 GF Score
Price 円469.00
GF Value 円525.01
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Karula Co FCF Margin %?

Karula Co TSE:2789 +0.21% 51 FCF Margin % is -4.49% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2789 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of 円525.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 361 Restaurants companies, Karula Co ranks worse than 72.02% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Karula Co's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-162 Mil. Karula Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円3,609 Mil. Therefore, Karula Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -4.49%.

As of today, Karula Co's current FCF Yield % is 3.23%.

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

TSE:2789' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.91   Med: 1.47   Max: 6.06
Current: 1.16


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Karula Co was 6.06%. The lowest was -14.91%. And the median was 1.47%.

TSE:2789's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
72.02% of 361 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 5.11 vs TSE:2789: 1.16


Karula Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


Karula Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Karula 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.

Karula Co FCF Margin % Chart

Karula Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.87 1.78 6.06 4.12 1.16

Karula Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 2.14 6.29 1.83 6.34 -4.49

TSE:2789 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Karula 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.


Karula Co FCF Margin % vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Karula Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Karula Co FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Karula Co's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Feb. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Feb. 2026 )
=87.503/7544.571
=1.16 %

Karula Co's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-162.098/3609.337
=-4.49 %

* 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 -4.49% mean?
Karula Co (TSE:2789) has a FCF Margin % of -4.49% as of Feb. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Karula Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Karula Co ranks #260 out of 361 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 72%.
Is Karula Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Karula Co's current FCF Margin % is -4.49%. Based on the distribution chart, Karula Co ranks #260 out of 361 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Karula Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karula Co's FCF Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Karula Co ranks #260 out of 361 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Karula Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 5.11. 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 Restaurants company?
The median FCF Margin % among Restaurants companies is 5.11, based on 361 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 Karula Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median FCF Margin % is 5.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karula Co's current FCF Margin % is -4.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karula Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karula Co (TSE:2789) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円525.01, compared to a current price of 円469.00 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -4.49%. Karula Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 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 Karula Co (TSE:2789), the current FCF Margin % is -4.49% as of Feb. 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 Karula Co (TSE:2789) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karula Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円469.00 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円525.01. GuruFocus considers Karula Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2789:

  • FCF Margin %: -4.49%
  • GF Value™: 円525.01 vs. price of 円469.00 (10.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2789 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Karula Co Business Description

Address 9-2-9 Tomiya Kurokawa-gun, Miyagi Prefecture, Narita, JPN, 981-3341
Karula Co Ltd operates a restaurant chain in Japan. The brands under the group include MARUMATSU 99 shops, kotobuki 3 shop, kabe masamune 3 shops, and soba recycle mar matsu 6 store.
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