VertexTSE:5290 -0.15%74 FCF Margin % is 3.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 7.83. GuruFocus rates TSE:5290 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,285.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 403 Building Materials companies, Vertex ranks better than 63.52% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Vertex's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円954 Mil. Vertex's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円28,866 Mil. Therefore, Vertex's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vertex's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5290'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.36 Med: 7.83 Max: 13.49
Current: 7.29
During the past 8 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Vertex was 13.49%. The lowest was -0.36%. And the median was 7.83%.
TSE:5290's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 63.52% of 403
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 3.93
vs TSE:5290: 7.29
Vertex FCF Margin % Related Terms
Vertex FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vertex'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.
TSE:5290 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Vertex'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.
Vertex FCF Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Vertex's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vertex'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.
Vertex (TSE:5290) has a FCF Margin % of 3.30% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Vertex and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 7.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Vertex ranks #147 out of 403 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is Vertex's FCF Margin % too high?
Vertex's current FCF Margin % of 3.30% is 58% below median its 10-year median of 7.83. The Building Materials industry median FCF Margin % is 3.93. Vertex's value of 3.30% is 16% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vertex ranks #147 out of 403 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vertex has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertex's FCF Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Vertex ranks #147 out of 403 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Vertex in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.93. Vertex's value of 3.30% is 16% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.83 vs. the industry median of 3.93, Vertex has consistently been below 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 Building Materials company?
The median FCF Margin % among Building Materials companies is 3.93, based on 403 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. Vertex's current FCF Margin % of 3.30% is 16% below 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 Vertex and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vertex's current FCF Margin % is 3.30%, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 7.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vertex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex (TSE:5290) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,285.43, compared to a current price of 円1,358.00 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 3.30%, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 7.83 and 16% below the Building Materials industry median of 3.93. Vertex's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Vertex (TSE:5290), the current FCF Margin % is 3.30% 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.
Is Vertex (TSE:5290) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,358.00 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,285.43.
GuruFocus considers Vertex to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5290:
FCF Margin %: 3.30% (58% below median its 10-year median of 7.83)
GF Value™: 円1,285.43 vs. price of 円1,358.00 (5.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16% below the Building Materials median (#147 of 403)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5290 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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