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Chugokukogyo CoTSE:5974 -0.94%59 FCF Margin % is 0.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates TSE:5974 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円637.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 498 Utilities - Regulated companies, Chugokukogyo Co ranks better than 50.6% on this metric.
The historical data trend for Chugokukogyo 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Chugokukogyo 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.
Chugokukogyo Co FCF Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Chugokukogyo Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chugokukogyo 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.
Chugokukogyo Co (TSE:5974) has a FCF Margin % of 0.44% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Chugokukogyo Co and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 0.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Chugokukogyo Co ranks #246 out of 498 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is Chugokukogyo Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Chugokukogyo Co's current FCF Margin % of 0.44% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 0.82. The Utilities - Regulated industry median FCF Margin % is 3.03. Chugokukogyo Co's value of 0.44% is 85.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chugokukogyo Co ranks #246 out of 498 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chugokukogyo Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chugokukogyo Co's FCF Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Chugokukogyo Co ranks #246 out of 498 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Chugokukogyo Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.03. Chugokukogyo Co's value of 0.44% is 85.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 3.03, Chugokukogyo Co 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median FCF Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.03, based on 498 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. Chugokukogyo Co's current FCF Margin % of 0.44% is 85.5% 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 Chugokukogyo Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chugokukogyo Co's current FCF Margin % is 0.44%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chugokukogyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugokukogyo Co (TSE:5974) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円637.17, compared to a current price of 円842.00 — trading 32.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 0.44%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 85.5% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.03. Chugokukogyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Chugokukogyo Co (TSE:5974), the current FCF Margin % is 0.44% 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 Chugokukogyo Co (TSE:5974) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugokukogyo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円842.00 is trading 32.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円637.17.
GuruFocus considers Chugokukogyo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5974:
FCF Margin %: 0.44% (46% below median its 10-year median of 0.82)
GF Value™: 円637.17 vs. price of 円842.00 (32.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.5% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#246 of 498)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5974 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chugokukogyo Co Ltd manufactures and sells LP gas containers, storage tanks, and bulk storage tank; and designs, constructs, and inspects LP gas plants. It is also engaged in the manufacturing of iron structure products; FRP feed tank silage silos; FRP pharmaceutical tanks and covers; FRP automotive parts; and livestock products.
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