CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) FCF Margin %: 0.00% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:3698 CRI Middleware Co Ltd TSE:3698
97 GF Score
Price 円1,165.00
GF Value 円1,222.44
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is CRI Middleware Co FCF Margin %?

CRI Middleware Co TSE:3698 -0.94% 97 FCF Margin % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3698 with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,222.44 (Fairly Valued). Among 546 Interactive Media companies, CRI Middleware Co ranks better than 85.53% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. CRI Middleware Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円0 Mil. CRI Middleware Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,046 Mil. Therefore, CRI Middleware Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00%.

As of today, CRI Middleware Co's current FCF Yield % is 13.62%.

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

TSE:3698' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.41   Med: 11.67   Max: 24.05
Current: 23.29


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of CRI Middleware Co was 24.05%. The lowest was -14.41%. And the median was 11.67%.

TSE:3698's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
85.53% of 546 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 3.54 vs TSE:3698: 23.29


CRI Middleware Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


CRI Middleware Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CRI Middleware 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.

CRI Middleware Co FCF Margin % Chart

CRI Middleware Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
FCF Margin %
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CRI Middleware Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:3698 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, CRI Middleware 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.


CRI Middleware Co FCF Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, CRI Middleware Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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CRI Middleware Co FCF Margin % Calculation

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

CRI Middleware Co's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=829.317/3448.587
=24.05 %

CRI Middleware Co's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0/1045.977
=0.00 %

* 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 0.00% mean?
CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) has a FCF Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on CRI Middleware Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #79 out of 546 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is CRI Middleware Co's FCF Margin % too high?
CRI Middleware Co's current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #79 out of 546 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CRI Middleware Co has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CRI Middleware Co's FCF Margin % compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #79 out of 546 companies for FCF Margin %. This places CRI Middleware Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.54. 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median FCF Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 3.54, based on 546 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 CRI Middleware Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CRI Middleware Co's current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CRI Middleware Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,222.44, compared to a current price of 円1,165.00 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. CRI Middleware Co's overall GF Score™ is 97/100. 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 CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698), the current FCF Margin % is 0.00% 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 CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRI Middleware Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,165.00 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,222.44. GuruFocus considers CRI Middleware Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3698:

  • FCF Margin %: 0.00%
  • GF Value™: 円1,222.44 vs. price of 円1,165.00 (4.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3698 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CRI Middleware Co Business Description

Address 20-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, 11th Floor, Shibuya Info Tower, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0031
CRI Middleware Co Ltd is a provider of audio and video solutions for the gaming industry. It is engaged in the research and development of voice, video and file systems. Further, it also provides sales and support of middleware products. Geographically, the activities are carried out through the region of Japan.
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