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MAX CoTSE:6454 -0.75%72 FCF Margin % is 10.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 7.12. GuruFocus rates TSE:6454 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,102.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,034 Industrial Products companies, MAX Co ranks better than 82.2% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. MAX Co's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,545 Mil. MAX Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円25,284 Mil. Therefore, MAX Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.07%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MAX Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6454'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.68 Med: 7.12 Max: 12.63
Current: 11.44
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of MAX Co was 12.63%. The lowest was 1.68%. And the median was 7.12%.
TSE:6454's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 82.2% of 3034
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.585
vs TSE:6454: 11.44
MAX Co FCF Margin % Related Terms
MAX Co FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MAX 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.
TSE:6454 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, MAX 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.
MAX Co FCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, MAX Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MAX 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.
MAX Co (TSE:6454) has a FCF Margin % of 10.07% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on MAX Co and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 7.12. Over the past decade, MAX Co's FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.68 to 12.63. According to the industry distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #540 out of 3034 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is MAX Co's FCF Margin % too high?
MAX Co's current FCF Margin % of 10.07% is 41% above median its 10-year median of 7.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.68 to a high of 12.63. The Industrial Products industry median FCF Margin % is 1.59. MAX Co's value of 10.07% is 535.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #540 out of 3034 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MAX Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MAX Co's FCF Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #540 out of 3034 companies for FCF Margin %. This places MAX Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.59. MAX Co's value of 10.07% is 535.3% above this benchmark. Historically, MAX Co's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.68 to 12.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.12 vs. the industry median of 1.59, MAX Co has consistently been above 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 Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 1.59, based on 3,034 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. MAX Co's current FCF Margin % of 10.07% is 535.3% 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 MAX Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MAX Co's current FCF Margin % is 10.07%, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 7.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MAX Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Co (TSE:6454) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,102.67, compared to a current price of 円1,712.00 — trading 55.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 10.07%, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 7.12 and 535.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.59. MAX Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 MAX Co (TSE:6454), the current FCF Margin % is 10.07% 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 MAX Co (TSE:6454) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,712.00 is trading 55.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,102.67.
GuruFocus considers MAX Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6454:
FCF Margin %: 10.07% (41% above median its 10-year median of 7.12)
GF Value™: 円1,102.67 vs. price of 円1,712.00 (55.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 535.3% above the Industrial Products median (#540 of 3034)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6454 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MAX Co Ltd manufactures and distributes office supplies and industrial equipment. The company operates through office equipment, industrial equipment, and home care and rehabilitation (HCR) equipment divisions. It mainly offers products such as hand-held staplers and automatic staplers, numbering tools, check writers, and other office supplies. It also markets fastening devices for various purposes such as concrete reinforcing bar tying machines, air compressors, and rechargeable tools.
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