World Co (TSE:3612) FCF Margin %: 3.60% (As of May. 2026) — 51% Below Median

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TSE:3612 World Co Ltd TSE:3612
72 GF Score
Price 円1,607.00
GF Value 円1,488.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is World Co FCF Margin %?

World Co TSE:3612 -1.35% 72 FCF Margin % is 3.60% as of May. 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 7.40. GuruFocus rates TSE:3612 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,488.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,129 Retail - Cyclical companies, World Co ranks better than 53.68% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. World Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 円2,693 Mil. World Co's Revenue for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 円74,707 Mil. Therefore, World Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 3.60%.

As of today, World Co's current FCF Yield % is 8.94%.

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

TSE:3612' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.39   Med: 7.4   Max: 12.32
Current: 3.79


During the past 11 years, the highest FCF Margin % of World Co was 12.32%. The lowest was -3.39%. And the median was 7.40%.

TSE:3612's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
53.68% of 1129 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.06 vs TSE:3612: 3.79


World Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


World Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for World 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.

World Co FCF Margin % Chart

World Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Feb25 Feb26
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.33 8.33 10.62 12.32 8.47

World Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 -3.04 12.33 0.00 0.00 3.60

TSE:3612 vs DDS: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, World 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.


World Co FCF Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


TSE:3612
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World Co FCF Margin % Calculation

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

World 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 )
=24065/284014
=8.47 %

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

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: May. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: May. 2026 )
=2693/74707
=3.60 %

* 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 3.60% mean?
World Co (TSE:3612) has a FCF Margin % of 3.60% as of May. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on World Co and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 7.40. According to the industry distribution chart, World Co ranks #523 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 46.3%.
Is World Co's FCF Margin % too high?
World Co's current FCF Margin % of 3.60% is 51% below median its 10-year median of 7.40. The Retail - Cyclical industry median FCF Margin % is 3.06. World Co's value of 3.60% is 17.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Co ranks #523 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, World Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Co's FCF Margin % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, World Co ranks #523 out of 1129 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts World Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.06. World Co's value of 3.60% is 17.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.40 vs. the industry median of 3.06, World 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.06, based on 1,129 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. World Co's current FCF Margin % of 3.60% is 17.6% 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 World Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Co's current FCF Margin % is 3.60%, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 7.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is World Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Co (TSE:3612) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,488.89, compared to a current price of 円1,607.00 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 3.60%, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 7.40 and 17.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.06. World Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 World Co (TSE:3612), the current FCF Margin % is 3.60% as of May. 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 World Co (TSE:3612) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,607.00 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,488.89. GuruFocus considers World Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3612:

  • FCF Margin %: 3.60% (51% below median its 10-year median of 7.40)
  • GF Value™: 円1,488.89 vs. price of 円1,607.00 (7.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#523 of 1129)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3612 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


World Co Business Description

Address 6-8-1, Minatojima-Nakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, JPN, 650-8585
World Co Ltd operates mainly 'one-brand, one-shop' outlets for department stores and other highly fashion-conscious channels.
72GF Score

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円1,607.00
Price
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GF Value