Startline Co (TSE:477A) FCF Margin %: -5.30% (As of Mar. 2026)


TSE:477A Startline Co Ltd TSE:477A
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What is Startline Co FCF Margin %?

Startline Co TSE:477A +1.20% 7 FCF Margin % is -5.30% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:477A with a GF Score™ of 7/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,071 Business Services companies, Startline Co ranks worse than 83.94% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Startline Co's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-158 Mil. Startline Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,988 Mil. Therefore, Startline Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.30%.

As of today, Startline Co's current FCF Yield % is -30.33%.

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

TSE:477A' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.23   Med: -5.01   Max: -0.06
Current: -13.23

During the past 3 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Startline Co was -0.06%. The lowest was -13.23%. And the median was -5.01%.

TSE:477A's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
83.94% of 1071 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.42 vs TSE:477A: -13.23

Startline Co FCF Margin % Related Terms

Startline Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Startline 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.

Startline Co FCF Margin % Chart

Startline Co Annual Data
Trend Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
FCF Margin %
-0.06 -5.01 -13.23

Startline Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
FCF Margin % 0.00 0.00 -22.29 -5.30

TSE:477A vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Startline 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.

Startline Co FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Startline Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Startline Co FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Startline 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 )
=-740.513/5599.179
=-13.23 %

Startline 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 )
=-158.461/2987.535
=-5.30 %

* 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 -5.30% mean?
Startline Co (TSE:477A) has a FCF Margin % of -5.30% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Startline Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Startline Co ranks #899 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 83.9%.
Is Startline Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Startline Co's current FCF Margin % is -5.30%. Based on the distribution chart, Startline Co ranks #899 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Startline Co has a GF Score™ of 7/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Startline Co's FCF Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Startline Co ranks #899 out of 1071 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Startline Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.42. 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 3.42, based on 1,071 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 Startline Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Startline Co's current FCF Margin % is -5.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Startline Co stock overvalued right now?
Startline Co (TSE:477A) has a current FCF Margin % of -5.30%. The current FCF Margin % is -5.30%. Startline Co's overall GF Score™ is 7/100 with 3 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 Startline Co (TSE:477A), the current FCF Margin % is -5.30% 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.

Startline Co Business Description

Address 1-12-17 Kamirenjaku, Mitaka Business Park Building 1, 3rd Floor, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, JPN, 181-0012
Startline Co Ltd is engaged in employment and vocational support services for persons with disabilities.
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