Watami CoTSE:7522 -0.22%74 FCF Margin % is 7.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 272% above its 10-year median of 2.15. GuruFocus rates TSE:7522 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円953.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, Watami Co ranks worse than 51.23% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Watami Co's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,911 Mil. Watami Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円23,920 Mil. Therefore, Watami Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.99%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Watami Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7522'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.8 Med: 2.15 Max: 6.09
Current: 4.68
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Watami Co was 6.09%. The lowest was -11.80%. And the median was 2.15%.
TSE:7522's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 51.23% of 365
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 4.74
vs TSE:7522: 4.68
Watami Co FCF Margin % Related Terms
Watami Co FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Watami 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:7522 vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Watami 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.
Watami Co FCF Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Watami Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Watami 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.
Watami Co (TSE:7522) has a FCF Margin % of 7.99% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Watami Co and its competitors. This is 272% above median its historical median of 2.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Watami Co ranks #187 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is Watami Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Watami Co's current FCF Margin % of 7.99% is 272% above median its 10-year median of 2.15. The Restaurants industry median FCF Margin % is 4.74. Watami Co's value of 7.99% is 68.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watami Co ranks #187 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Watami Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watami Co's FCF Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Watami Co ranks #187 out of 365 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Watami Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.74. Watami Co's value of 7.99% is 68.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.15 vs. the industry median of 4.74, Watami 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 a Restaurants company?
The median FCF Margin % among Restaurants companies is 4.74, based on 365 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. Watami Co's current FCF Margin % of 7.99% is 68.6% 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 Watami Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watami Co's current FCF Margin % is 7.99%, which is 272% above median its own 10-year median of 2.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watami Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watami Co (TSE:7522) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円953.21, compared to a current price of 円918.00 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 7.99%, which is 272% above median its 10-year median of 2.15 and 68.6% above the Restaurants industry median of 4.74. Watami Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Watami Co (TSE:7522), the current FCF Margin % is 7.99% 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 Watami Co (TSE:7522) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watami Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円918.00 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円953.21.
GuruFocus considers Watami Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7522:
FCF Margin %: 7.99% (272% above median its 10-year median of 2.15)
GF Value™: 円953.21 vs. price of 円918.00 (3.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.6% above the Restaurants median (#187 of 365)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7522 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Watami Co Ltd is engaged in the management and operation of restaurants. It is also involved in the production and sale of agricultural products; and home visit nursing, in-home nursing care support, and institutional care businesses. The company conducts organic farming, animal husbandry and dairy farming from Hokkaido to Kyushu.
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