DLETSE:3686 +2.86%47 FCF Margin % is -69.46% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3686 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of 円104.94 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,017 Media - Diversified companies, DLE ranks worse than 90.56% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. DLE's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-536 Mil. DLE's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円772 Mil. Therefore, DLE's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -69.46%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DLE's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3686'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -49.31 Med: -24.21 Max: -6.85
Current: -49.31
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of DLE was -6.85%. The lowest was -49.31%. And the median was -24.21%.
TSE:3686's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 90.56% of 1017
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.12
vs TSE:3686: -49.31
DLE FCF Margin % Related Terms
DLE FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DLE'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:3686 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, DLE'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.
DLE FCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, DLE's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DLE'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.
DLE (TSE:3686) has a FCF Margin % of -69.46% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on DLE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DLE ranks #921 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 90.6%.
Is DLE's FCF Margin % too high?
DLE's current FCF Margin % is -69.46%. Based on the distribution chart, DLE ranks #921 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DLE has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DLE's FCF Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, DLE ranks #921 out of 1017 companies for FCF Margin %. This places DLE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.12. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.12, based on 1,017 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 DLE and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DLE's current FCF Margin % is -69.46%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DLE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DLE (TSE:3686) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円104.94, compared to a current price of 円72.00 — trading 31.4% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -69.46%. DLE's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 DLE (TSE:3686), the current FCF Margin % is -69.46% 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 DLE (TSE:3686) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DLE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円72.00 is trading 31.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円104.94.
GuruFocus considers DLE to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3686:
FCF Margin %: -69.46%
GF Value™: 円104.94 vs. price of 円72.00 (31.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3686 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DLE Inc is engaged in the entertainment business. It provides advertising and marketing services in Japan. The company's activities include animation, live entertainment, music, mobile apps, game development, and event planning. Further, it is also involved in the operation of in-house studios.
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