TO Books (TSE:500A) FCF Margin %: 17.60% (As of Apr. 2026) — 33% Above Median

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What is TO Books FCF Margin %?

TO Books TSE:500A -1.78% 23 FCF Margin % is 17.60% as of Apr. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 13.28. GuruFocus rates TSE:500A with a GF Score™ of 23/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,004 Media - Diversified companies, TO Books ranks better than 81.27% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. TO Books's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円1,113 Mil. TO Books's Revenue for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円6,321 Mil. Therefore, TO Books's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 17.60%.

As of today, TO Books's current FCF Yield % is 15.46%.

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

TSE:500A' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.21   Med: 13.28   Max: 13.35
Current: 13.35


During the past 3 years, the highest FCF Margin % of TO Books was 13.35%. The lowest was 1.21%. And the median was 13.28%.

TSE:500A's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
81.27% of 1004 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.19 vs TSE:500A: 13.35


TO Books FCF Margin % Related Terms


TO Books FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TO Books'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.

TO Books FCF Margin % Chart

TO Books Annual Data
Trend Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
FCF Margin %
13.28 1.21 13.35

TO Books Semi-Annual Data
Apr24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
FCF Margin % 0.00 0.00 8.44 17.60

TSE:500A vs NYT, WLY: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, TO Books'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.


TO Books FCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, TO Books's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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TO Books FCF Margin % Calculation

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

TO Books's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Apr. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Apr. 2026 )
=1574.8/11795.979
=13.35 %

TO Books's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=1112.768/6321.356
=17.60 %

* 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 17.60% mean?
TO Books (TSE:500A) has a FCF Margin % of 17.60% as of Apr. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on TO Books and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 13.28. Over the past decade, TO Books' FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.21 to 13.35. According to the industry distribution chart, TO Books ranks #188 out of 1004 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is TO Books' FCF Margin % too high?
TO Books' current FCF Margin % of 17.60% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 13.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.21 to a high of 13.35. The Media - Diversified industry median FCF Margin % is 2.19. TO Books' value of 17.60% is 703.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TO Books ranks #188 out of 1004 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, TO Books has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TO Books' FCF Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, TO Books ranks #188 out of 1004 companies for FCF Margin %. This places TO Books in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.19. TO Books' value of 17.60% is 703.7% above this benchmark. Historically, TO Books' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.21 to 13.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.28 vs. the industry median of 2.19, TO Books 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.19, based on 1,004 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. TO Books's current FCF Margin % of 17.60% is 703.7% 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 TO Books and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TO Books's current FCF Margin % is 17.60%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 13.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TO Books stock overvalued right now?
TO Books (TSE:500A) has a current FCF Margin % of 17.60%. The current FCF Margin % is 17.60%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 13.28 and 703.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.19. TO Books' overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 1 warning sign 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 TO Books (TSE:500A), the current FCF Margin % is 17.60% as of Apr. 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.

TO Books Business Description

Address 1-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Shibuya Tower 38th floor, Tokyo, JPN, 150-6238
TO Books Inc operates a content production business focused on the planning and editing of light novels and comics, with activities extending to animation, stage productions, and related merchandise.
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