Local (TSE:470A) FCF Margin %: -17.73% (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:470A Local Inc TSE:470A
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What is Local FCF Margin %?

Local TSE:470A 5 FCF Margin % is -17.73% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:470A with a GF Score™ of 5/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 311 Retail - Defensive companies, Local ranks worse than 84.57% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Local's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-832 Mil. Local's Revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円4,691 Mil. Therefore, Local's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -17.73%.

As of today, Local's current FCF Yield % is -31.96%.

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

TSE:470A' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.71   Med: -4.44   Max: -1.17
Current: -7.71

During the past 2 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Local was -1.17%. The lowest was -7.71%. And the median was -4.44%.

TSE:470A's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
84.57% of 311 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.91 vs TSE:470A: -7.71

Local FCF Margin % Related Terms

Local FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Local'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.

Local FCF Margin % Chart

Local Annual Data
Trend Sep23 Feb26
FCF Margin %
-1.17 -7.71

Local Semi-Annual Data
Sep23 Aug25 Feb26
FCF Margin % 0.00 5.30 -17.73

TSE:470A vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Local'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.

Local FCF Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry

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

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


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Local FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Local's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Feb. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Feb. 2026 )
=-640.418/8302.132
=-7.71 %

Local'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 )
=-831.689/4691.349
=-17.73 %

* 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 -17.73% mean?
Local (TSE:470A) has a FCF Margin % of -17.73% as of Feb. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Local and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Local ranks #263 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 84.6%.
Is Local's FCF Margin % too high?
Local's current FCF Margin % is -17.73%. Based on the distribution chart, Local ranks #263 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Local has a GF Score™ of 5/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Local's FCF Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Local ranks #263 out of 311 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Local in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.91. 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 - Defensive company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.91, based on 311 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 Local and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Local's current FCF Margin % is -17.73%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Local stock overvalued right now?
Local (TSE:470A) has a current FCF Margin % of -17.73%. The current FCF Margin % is -17.73%. Local's overall GF Score™ is 5/100 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 Local (TSE:470A), the current FCF Margin % is -17.73% 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.

Local Business Description

Address 3-15-60, Kasuga, Nishi-Ku, JR Kumamoto Shirakawa Building 4th floor, Kumamoto-Shi, JPN, 860-0047
Local Inc is principally engaged in manufacturing and sales of food products utilizing locally sourced fresh and regional ingredients under its own brands through multiple e-commerce platforms.
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