Hope (TSE:6195) FCF Margin %: 9.13% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:6195 Hope Inc TSE:6195
55 GF Score
Price 円211.00
GF Value 円325.52
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hope FCF Margin %?

Hope TSE:6195 -3.65% 55 FCF Margin % is 9.13% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6195 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円325.52 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,003 Media - Diversified companies, Hope ranks better than 57.43% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Hope's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円190 Mil. Hope's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,077 Mil. Therefore, Hope's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.13%.

As of today, Hope's current FCF Yield % is 5.93%.

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

TSE:6195' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.29   Med: -0.27   Max: 6.16
Current: 4.66


During the past 11 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Hope was 6.16%. The lowest was -8.29%. And the median was -0.27%.

TSE:6195's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
57.43% of 1003 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.23 vs TSE:6195: 4.66


Hope FCF Margin % Related Terms


Hope FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hope'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.

Hope FCF Margin % Chart

Hope Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8.29 4.01 4.99 6.16 4.66

Hope Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.50 -0.91 11.21 -1.31 9.13

TSE:6195 vs APP, OMC, TTD: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Hope'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.


Hope FCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Hope FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Hope's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=169.266/3631.573
=4.66 %

Hope's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=189.612/2077.158
=9.13 %

* 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 9.13% mean?
Hope (TSE:6195) has a FCF Margin % of 9.13% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Hope and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hope ranks #427 out of 1003 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 42.6%.
Is Hope's FCF Margin % too high?
Hope's current FCF Margin % is 9.13%. The Media - Diversified industry median FCF Margin % is 2.23. Hope's value of 9.13% is 309.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hope ranks #427 out of 1003 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hope has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hope's FCF Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hope ranks #427 out of 1003 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Hope in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.23. Hope's value of 9.13% is 309.4% above this benchmark. 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 2.23, based on 1,003 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. Hope's current FCF Margin % of 9.13% is 309.4% 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 Hope and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hope's current FCF Margin % is 9.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hope stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hope (TSE:6195) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円325.52, compared to a current price of 円211.00 — trading 35.2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 9.13% and 309.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.23. Hope's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 Hope (TSE:6195), the current FCF Margin % is 9.13% 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 Hope (TSE:6195) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hope stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円211.00 is trading 35.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円325.52. GuruFocus considers Hope to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6195:

  • FCF Margin %: 9.13%
  • GF Value™: 円325.52 vs. price of 円211.00 (35.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 309.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#427 of 1003)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6195 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hope Business Description

Address 1-14-5 Yakuin, 7th Floor, MG Yakuin Building, Fukuoka, JPN, 810-0022
Hope Inc provides services specialized for local governments to secure financial resources and reduce expenses. The company, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the following reportable segments; Advertising Business, Jichitai Works Business, and Others. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Advertising business, which involves purchasing advertising space on various media such as websites, newsletters, tax notices, etc., owned by local governments through bidding and selling it to private companies (smart resource services), collaborating with local governments to publish information booklets for residents (smart creation services), and offering financial resources consulting to local governments.
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