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The historical rank and industry rank for Global Information's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4171'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.11 Med: 9.64 Max: 17.8
Current: 16.9
During the past 8 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Global Information was 17.80%. The lowest was 7.11%. And the median was 9.64%.
TSE:4171's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 85.05% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.465
vs TSE:4171: 16.90
Global Information FCF Margin % Related Terms
Global Information FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Information'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:4171 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Global Information'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.
Global Information FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Global Information's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Information'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.
Global Information (TSE:4171) has a FCF Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Global Information and its competitors. Over the past decade, Global Information's FCF Margin % has ranged from 7.11 to 17.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Information ranks #160 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is Global Information's FCF Margin % too high?
Global Information's current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.11 to a high of 17.80. Based on the distribution chart, Global Information ranks #160 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Global Information has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Information's FCF Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Global Information ranks #160 out of 1070 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Global Information in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.47. Historically, Global Information's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 7.11 to 17.80 over the past decade. 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 Business Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.47, based on 1,070 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 Global Information and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Information'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 Global Information stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Information (TSE:4171) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,247.80, compared to a current price of 円1,662.00 — trading 33.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. Global Information's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Global Information (TSE:4171), the current FCF Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Global Information (TSE:4171) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Information stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,662.00 is trading 33.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,247.80.
GuruFocus considers Global Information to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4171:
FCF Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円1,247.80 vs. price of 円1,662.00 (33.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4171 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Information Inc is an information service company. It offers comprehensive information services, from providing market research reports, individual surveys, and customized research that meet research needs accurately. The Group has two reportable segments: Market and technology trend information provision business, and Other businesses.
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