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TSE:4973 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Japan Pure Chemical 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.
Japan Pure Chemical Co FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Japan Pure Chemical Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Pure Chemical Co'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.
Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) has a FCF Margin % of -4.38% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Japan Pure Chemical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks #1120 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is Japan Pure Chemical Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Japan Pure Chemical Co's current FCF Margin % is -4.38%. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks #1120 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Pure Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Pure Chemical Co's FCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks #1120 out of 1575 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Japan Pure Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.94. 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 Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.94, based on 1,575 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 Japan Pure Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Pure Chemical Co's current FCF Margin % is -4.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Pure Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,583.02, compared to a current price of 円4,910.00 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -4.38%. Japan Pure Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973), the current FCF Margin % is -4.38% 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 Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Pure Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,910.00 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,583.02.
GuruFocus considers Japan Pure Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4973:
FCF Margin %: -4.38%
GF Value™: 円4,583.02 vs. price of 円4,910.00 (7.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4973 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Pure Chemical Co Ltd develops, manufactures, and sells precious metal plating chemicals for electronic devices in Japan. It offers gold electroplating formulation for semiconductor applications such as connector and soldering uses; and palladium electroplating formulation for the connector, lead frame, and decorative uses. The firm also provides a gold coating for soldering and wire bonding; electroless palladium plating formulation for wire bonding and soldering uses; and silver plating formulations. In addition, it offers strike gold plating formulation that enhances the adherence of plated coatings.
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