Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877) FCF Margin %: 3.27% (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Above Median

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TSE:3877 Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Ltd TSE:3877
65 GF Score
Price 円2,083.00
GF Value 円1,662.47
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co FCF Margin %?

Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co TSE:3877 -0.05% 65 FCF Margin % is 3.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 2.92. GuruFocus rates TSE:3877 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,662.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 281 Forest Products companies, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co ranks worse than 50.53% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,874 Mil. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円57,334 Mil. Therefore, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.27%.

As of today, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's current FCF Yield % is 0.10%.

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

TSE:3877' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.14   Med: 2.92   Max: 7.86
Current: 0.02


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co was 7.86%. The lowest was -3.14%. And the median was 2.92%.

TSE:3877's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
50.53% of 281 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.06 vs TSE:3877: 0.02


Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chuetsu Pulp & Paper 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.

Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co FCF Margin % Chart

Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
FCF Margin %
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Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co FCF Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper 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.


Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co FCF Margin % vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=26/110386
=0.02 %

Chuetsu Pulp & Paper 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 )
=1874/57334
=3.27 %

* 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 3.27% mean?
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877) has a FCF Margin % of 3.27% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 2.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co ranks #142 out of 281 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 50.5%.
Is Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's current FCF Margin % of 3.27% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 2.92. The Forest Products industry median FCF Margin % is 0.06. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's value of 3.27% is 5350% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co ranks #142 out of 281 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's FCF Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co ranks #142 out of 281 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.06. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's value of 3.27% is 5350% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.92 vs. the industry median of 0.06, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper 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 Forest Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Forest Products companies is 0.06, based on 281 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. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's current FCF Margin % of 3.27% is 5350% 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 Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's current FCF Margin % is 3.27%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 2.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,662.47, compared to a current price of 円2,083.00 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 3.27%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 2.92 and 5350% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.06. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877), the current FCF Margin % is 3.27% 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 Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,083.00 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,662.47. GuruFocus considers Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3877:

  • FCF Margin %: 3.27% (12% above median its 10-year median of 2.92)
  • GF Value™: 円1,662.47 vs. price of 円2,083.00 (25.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5350% above the Forest Products median (#142 of 281)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3877 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Business Description

Address 282 Yoneshima, Toyama Prefecture, Takaoka, JPN, 933-8533
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing, processing, and trading of pulp, paper, and by-products; forestry, lumber, and wood processing, trading, and construction of greening projects; manufacturing, processing, and trading of chemicals; real estate sales, rental, management, and brokerage, and management of sports facilities; mining, electricity supply, transportation, warehousing.
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