The historical rank and industry rank for Howa Machinery's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6203'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.29 Med: -2.39 Max: 18.78
Current: 18.78
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Howa Machinery was 18.78%. The lowest was -11.29%. And the median was -2.39%.
TSE:6203's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 92.75% of 3036
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.565
vs TSE:6203: 18.78
Howa Machinery FCF Margin % Related Terms
Howa Machinery FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Howa Machinery'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Howa Machinery'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.
Howa Machinery FCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Howa Machinery's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Howa Machinery'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.
Howa Machinery (TSE:6203) has a FCF Margin % of 12.21% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Howa Machinery and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Howa Machinery ranks #220 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is Howa Machinery's FCF Margin % too high?
Howa Machinery's current FCF Margin % is 12.21%. The Industrial Products industry median FCF Margin % is 1.57. Howa Machinery's value of 12.21% is 680.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Howa Machinery ranks #220 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Howa Machinery has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howa Machinery's FCF Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Howa Machinery ranks #220 out of 3036 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Howa Machinery in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.57. Howa Machinery's value of 12.21% is 680.2% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 1.57, based on 3,036 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. Howa Machinery's current FCF Margin % of 12.21% is 680.2% 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 Howa Machinery and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Howa Machinery's current FCF Margin % is 12.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Howa Machinery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howa Machinery (TSE:6203) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,026.42, compared to a current price of 円1,607.00 — trading 56.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 12.21% and 680.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.57. Howa Machinery's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Howa Machinery (TSE:6203), the current FCF Margin % is 12.21% 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 Howa Machinery (TSE:6203) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howa Machinery stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,607.00 is trading 56.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,026.42.
GuruFocus considers Howa Machinery to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6203:
FCF Margin %: 12.21%
GF Value™: 円1,026.42 vs. price of 円1,607.00 (56.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 680.2% above the Industrial Products median (#220 of 3036)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6203 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Howa Machinery Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of machine tools, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, electronic machines, firearms, construction materials and construction machinery.
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