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Murata Manufacturing CoTSE:6981 -2.20%74 FCF Margin % is 7.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 8.49. GuruFocus rates TSE:6981 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,564.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,477 Hardware companies, Murata Manufacturing Co ranks better than 79.98% on this metric.
* 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:6981 vs APH, GLW, TEL: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Murata Manufacturing 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.
Murata Manufacturing Co FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Murata Manufacturing Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Murata Manufacturing 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.
Murata Manufacturing Co (TSE:6981) has a FCF Margin % of 7.07% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Murata Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 8.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Murata Manufacturing Co ranks #496 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is Murata Manufacturing Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Murata Manufacturing Co's current FCF Margin % of 7.07% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 8.49. Based on the distribution chart, Murata Manufacturing Co ranks #496 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Murata Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Murata Manufacturing Co's FCF Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Murata Manufacturing Co ranks #496 out of 2477 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Murata Manufacturing Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Hardware company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Hardware industry context. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Murata Manufacturing Co and its competitors. Murata Manufacturing Co's current FCF Margin % is 7.07%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 8.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Murata Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Murata Manufacturing Co (TSE:6981) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,564.25, compared to a current price of 円7,331.00 — trading 105.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 7.07%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 8.49. Murata Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Murata Manufacturing Co (TSE:6981), the current FCF Margin % is 7.07% 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 Murata Manufacturing Co (TSE:6981) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Murata Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円7,331.00 is trading 105.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,564.25.
GuruFocus considers Murata Manufacturing Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6981:
FCF Margin %: 7.07% (17% below median its 10-year median of 8.49)
GF Value™: 円3,564.25 vs. price of 円7,331.00 (105.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6981 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Murata Manufacturing produces passive components for electronic devices. Passive components are necessary for all electronic circuits, used to enable wireless communication, store electricity and handle electric flow, remove electromagnetic noise from circuits, and so on. Thus, passive components are imperative for electronic circuits. For instance, one high-end smartphone contains more than 1,000 passive components. Murata Manufacturing is the world's leading supplier of passive components, such as MLCC and SAW filters.
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