Sanso Electric Co (TSE:6518) FCF Margin %: 1.94% (As of Mar. 2026) — 45% Below Median

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TSE:6518 Sanso Electric Co Ltd TSE:6518
59 GF Score
Price 円1,861.00
GF Value 円1,057.29
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sanso Electric Co FCF Margin %?

Sanso Electric Co TSE:6518 -2.41% 59 FCF Margin % is 1.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 3.51. GuruFocus rates TSE:6518 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,057.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,036 Industrial Products companies, Sanso Electric Co ranks better than 59.49% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Sanso Electric Co's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円181 Mil. Sanso Electric Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円9,340 Mil. Therefore, Sanso Electric Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.94%.

As of today, Sanso Electric Co's current FCF Yield % is 8.60%.

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

TSE:6518' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.65   Med: 3.51   Max: 7.74
Current: 4.01


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Sanso Electric Co was 7.74%. The lowest was -10.65%. And the median was 3.51%.

TSE:6518's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
59.49% of 3036 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.555 vs TSE:6518: 4.01


Sanso Electric Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


Sanso Electric Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanso Electric 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.

Sanso Electric Co FCF Margin % Chart

Sanso Electric Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.14 3.02 7.74 -10.65 4.01

Sanso Electric Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 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 7.98 -2.91 -17.66 6.16 1.94

TSE:6518 vs GEV, ETN, PH: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Sanso Electric 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.


Sanso Electric Co FCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sanso Electric Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sanso Electric Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Sanso Electric Co FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Sanso Electric Co'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 )
=732.805/18292.733
=4.01 %

Sanso Electric Co'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 )
=181.286/9339.657
=1.94 %

* 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 1.94% mean?
Sanso Electric Co (TSE:6518) has a FCF Margin % of 1.94% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Sanso Electric Co and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 3.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanso Electric Co ranks #1230 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 40.5%.
Is Sanso Electric Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Sanso Electric Co's current FCF Margin % of 1.94% is 45% below median its 10-year median of 3.51. The Industrial Products industry median FCF Margin % is 1.56. Sanso Electric Co's value of 1.94% is 24.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanso Electric Co ranks #1230 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanso Electric 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 Sanso Electric Co's FCF Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sanso Electric Co ranks #1230 out of 3036 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Sanso Electric Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.56. Sanso Electric Co's value of 1.94% is 24.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.51 vs. the industry median of 1.56, Sanso Electric 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 1.56, 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. Sanso Electric Co's current FCF Margin % of 1.94% is 24.8% 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 Sanso Electric Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanso Electric Co's current FCF Margin % is 1.94%, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 3.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanso Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanso Electric Co (TSE:6518) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,057.29, compared to a current price of 円1,861.00 — trading 76% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 1.94%, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 3.51 and 24.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.56. Sanso Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Sanso Electric Co (TSE:6518), the current FCF Margin % is 1.94% 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 Sanso Electric Co (TSE:6518) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanso Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,861.00 is trading 76% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,057.29. GuruFocus considers Sanso Electric Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6518:

  • FCF Margin %: 1.94% (45% below median its 10-year median of 3.51)
  • GF Value™: 円1,057.29 vs. price of 円1,861.00 (76% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1230 of 3036)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6518 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sanso Electric Co Business Description

Address 1 Chome, Hyogo Prefecture Aoyama North, Yubinbango, Himeji, JPN, 671-2288
Sanso Electric Co Ltd is a Japanese company engaged in designing, manufacturing and selling motors and pumps. The product portfolio of the company includes magnet pump, line pump, household pump, unit product, circulation pump, and special-purpose pump motor, among others. The company provides motors for industrial machineries, household electrical appliances, ultra high speed spinning machines, and vacuum pumps.
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Price
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