Free Style (TSE:528A) FCF Margin %: -21.47% (As of Sep. 2025)

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TSE:528A Free Style Inc TSE:528A
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What is Free Style FCF Margin %?

Free Style TSE:528A 9 FCF Margin % is -21.47% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSE:528A with a GF Score™ of 9/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Free Style's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was 円-188.6 Mil. Free Style's Revenue for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was 円878.3 Mil. Therefore, Free Style's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -21.47%.

As of today, Free Style's current FCF Yield % is -17.46%.

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

TSE:528A' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.47   Med: 2.87   Max: 4.63
Current: -21.47

During the past 2 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Free Style was 4.63%. The lowest was -21.47%. And the median was 2.87%.

TSE:528A's FCF Margin % is not ranked
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 2.38 vs TSE:528A: -21.47

Free Style FCF Margin % Related Terms

Free Style FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Free Style'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.

Free Style FCF Margin % Chart

Free Style Annual Data
Trend Mar24 Mar25
FCF Margin %
4.63 1.10

Free Style Semi-Annual Data
Mar24 Mar25 Sep25
FCF Margin % 0.00 0.00 -21.47

TSE:528A vs UBER, CRM, SHOP: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Free Style'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.

Free Style FCF Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Free Style's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Free Style FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Free Style's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Mar. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2025 )
=19.309/1747.451
=1.10 %

Free Style's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-188.604/878.304
=-21.47 %

* 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 -21.47% mean?
Free Style (TSE:528A) has a FCF Margin % of -21.47% as of Sep. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Free Style and its competitors.
Is Free Style's FCF Margin % too high?
Free Style's current FCF Margin % is -21.47%. Overall, Free Style has a GF Score™ of 9/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Free Style's FCF Margin % compare to UBER and CRM?
Free Style's FCF Margin % of -21.47% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.38. 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 Software company?
The median FCF Margin % among Software companies is 2.38, based on 2,818 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 Free Style and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Free Style's current FCF Margin % is -21.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Free Style stock overvalued right now?
Free Style (TSE:528A) has a current FCF Margin % of -21.47%. The current FCF Margin % is -21.47%. Free Style's overall GF Score™ is 9/100 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 Free Style (TSE:528A), the current FCF Margin % is -21.47% as of Sep. 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.

Free Style Business Description

Address 1-5-13, Nishiki, 9th floor of ORIX Nagoya Nishiki Building, Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya, JPN, 460-0003
Free Style Inc is engaged in Software Development and Staffing Services. The IT Solutions Division provides a variety of services such as network infrastructure development, operation, maintenance, server and system construction, and program development. The company is also engaged in the Contract Development Business and Game Development Business.
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