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Sato Foods Industries CoTSE:2814 -1.59%63 FCF Margin % is 14.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 11.34. GuruFocus rates TSE:2814 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,297.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,960 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sato Foods Industries Co ranks better than 82.7% on this metric.
* 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Sato Foods Industries 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.
Sato Foods Industries Co FCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sato Foods Industries Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sato Foods Industries 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.
Sato Foods Industries Co (TSE:2814) has a FCF Margin % of 14.66% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Sato Foods Industries Co and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 11.34. Over the past decade, Sato Foods Industries Co's FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.48 to 18.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Sato Foods Industries Co ranks #339 out of 1960 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is Sato Foods Industries Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Sato Foods Industries Co's current FCF Margin % of 14.66% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 11.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.48 to a high of 18.52. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median FCF Margin % is 2.13. Sato Foods Industries Co's value of 14.66% is 588.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sato Foods Industries Co ranks #339 out of 1960 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sato Foods Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sato Foods Industries Co's FCF Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sato Foods Industries Co ranks #339 out of 1960 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Sato Foods Industries Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.13. Sato Foods Industries Co's value of 14.66% is 588.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Sato Foods Industries Co's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.48 to 18.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.34 vs. the industry median of 2.13, Sato Foods Industries Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median FCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.13, based on 1,960 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. Sato Foods Industries Co's current FCF Margin % of 14.66% is 588.3% 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 Sato Foods Industries Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sato Foods Industries Co's current FCF Margin % is 14.66%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 11.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sato Foods Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato Foods Industries Co (TSE:2814) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,297.94, compared to a current price of 円3,095.00 — trading 34.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 14.66%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 11.34 and 588.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.13. Sato Foods Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Sato Foods Industries Co (TSE:2814), the current FCF Margin % is 14.66% 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 Sato Foods Industries Co (TSE:2814) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato Foods Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,095.00 is trading 34.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,297.94.
GuruFocus considers Sato Foods Industries Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2814:
FCF Margin %: 14.66% (29% above median its 10-year median of 11.34)
GF Value™: 円2,297.94 vs. price of 円3,095.00 (34.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 588.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#339 of 1960)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2814 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sato Foods Industries Co Ltd is a Japanese firm engaged in the manufacturing and sales of tea extracts, plant extracts, naturally derived flavorings and powdered alcohol.
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