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Applied CoTSE:3020 +0.12%76 FCF Margin % is 3.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 2.71. GuruFocus rates TSE:3020 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,153.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,479 Hardware companies, Applied Co ranks better than 66.28% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Applied Co's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,036 Mil. Applied Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円26,875 Mil. Therefore, Applied Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.85%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Applied Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3020'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.12 Med: 2.71 Max: 5.71
Current: 4.49
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Applied Co was 5.71%. The lowest was -2.12%. And the median was 2.71%.
TSE:3020's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 66.28% of 2479
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.66
vs TSE:3020: 4.49
Applied Co FCF Margin % Related Terms
Applied Co FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Applied 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:3020 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Applied 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.
Applied Co FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Applied Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied 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.
Applied Co (TSE:3020) has a FCF Margin % of 3.85% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Applied Co and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 2.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Co ranks #836 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is Applied Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Applied Co's current FCF Margin % of 3.85% is 42% above median its 10-year median of 2.71. The Hardware industry median FCF Margin % is 0.66. Applied Co's value of 3.85% is 483.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Co ranks #836 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Applied Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Co's FCF Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Applied Co ranks #836 out of 2479 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Applied Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.66. Applied Co's value of 3.85% is 483.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.71 vs. the industry median of 0.66, Applied 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 Hardware company?
The median FCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 0.66, based on 2,479 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. Applied Co's current FCF Margin % of 3.85% is 483.3% 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 Applied Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Co's current FCF Margin % is 3.85%, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 2.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Co (TSE:3020) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,153.59, compared to a current price of 円4,075.00 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 3.85%, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 2.71 and 483.3% above the Hardware industry median of 0.66. Applied Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Applied Co (TSE:3020), the current FCF Margin % is 3.85% 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 Applied Co (TSE:3020) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,075.00 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,153.59.
GuruFocus considers Applied Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3020:
FCF Margin %: 3.85% (42% above median its 10-year median of 2.71)
GF Value™: 円3,153.59 vs. price of 円4,075.00 (29.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 483.3% above the Hardware median (#836 of 2479)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3020 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Applied Co Ltd is engaged in contract development and maintenance of work WEB systems, digital development, content development for consumers, operation of a game shop, purchase and sale of used handsets, planning and development of technical services, and contract production of OEM products.
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