Lipps Co (TSE:373A) FCF Margin %: 4.73% (As of Feb. 2026) — 69% Below Median

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TSE:373A Lipps Co Ltd TSE:373A
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What is Lipps Co FCF Margin %?

Lipps Co TSE:373A -0.20% 20 FCF Margin % is 4.73% as of Feb. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 15.04. GuruFocus rates TSE:373A with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,129 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lipps Co ranks better than 74.31% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Lipps Co's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円103 Mil. Lipps Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円2,176 Mil. Therefore, Lipps Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 4.73%.

As of today, Lipps Co's current FCF Yield % is 11.00%.

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

TSE:373A' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.64   Med: 15.04   Max: 18
Current: 9.47


During the past 3 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Lipps Co was 18.00%. The lowest was -3.64%. And the median was 15.04%.

TSE:373A's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
74.31% of 1129 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.06 vs TSE:373A: 9.47


Lipps Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


Lipps Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lipps 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.

Lipps Co FCF Margin % Chart

Lipps Co Annual Data
Trend Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
FCF Margin %
18.00 -3.64 15.04

Lipps Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug23 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
FCF Margin % 0.00 0.00 16.21 13.96 4.73

TSE:373A vs CASY, WSM, DKS: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Lipps 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.


Lipps Co FCF Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Lipps Co FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Lipps Co's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Aug. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Aug. 2025 )
=663.078/4409.577
=15.04 %

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

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=103.044/2176.389
=4.73 %

* 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 4.73% mean?
Lipps Co (TSE:373A) has a FCF Margin % of 4.73% as of Feb. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Lipps Co and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 15.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Lipps Co ranks #290 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is Lipps Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Lipps Co's current FCF Margin % of 4.73% is 69% below median its 10-year median of 15.04. The Retail - Cyclical industry median FCF Margin % is 3.06. Lipps Co's value of 4.73% is 54.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lipps Co ranks #290 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lipps Co has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lipps Co's FCF Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lipps Co ranks #290 out of 1129 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Lipps Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.06. Lipps Co's value of 4.73% is 54.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.04 vs. the industry median of 3.06, Lipps 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. Lipps Co's current FCF Margin % of 4.73% is 54.6% 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 Lipps 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. Lipps Co's current FCF Margin % is 4.73%, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 15.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lipps Co stock overvalued right now?
Lipps Co (TSE:373A) has a current FCF Margin % of 4.73%. The current FCF Margin % is 4.73%, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 15.04 and 54.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.06. Lipps Co's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 Lipps Co (TSE:373A), the current FCF Margin % is 4.73% as of Feb. 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.

Lipps Co Business Description

Address 3-1-30 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0001
Lipps Co Ltd is engaged in Planning and sales of men's cosmetics (Product Business) and operation of hair salon franchises (Salon Franchise Business).
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