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FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. PLANT Co's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-960 Mil. PLANT Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円47,555 Mil. Therefore, PLANT Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.02%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PLANT Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7646'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.69 Med: 1.68 Max: 4.5
Current: 0.87
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of PLANT Co was 4.50%. The lowest was -7.69%. And the median was 1.68%.
TSE:7646's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 60.9% of 312
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs TSE:7646: 0.87
PLANT Co FCF Margin % Related Terms
PLANT Co FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PLANT 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:7646 vs WMT, COST, TGT: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, PLANT 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.
PLANT Co FCF Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PLANT Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLANT 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.
PLANT Co (TSE:7646) has a FCF Margin % of -2.02% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on PLANT Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PLANT Co ranks #190 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is PLANT Co's FCF Margin % too high?
PLANT Co's current FCF Margin % is -2.02%. Based on the distribution chart, PLANT Co ranks #190 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PLANT Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLANT Co's FCF Margin % compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, PLANT Co ranks #190 out of 312 companies for FCF Margin %. This places PLANT Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.89. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.89, based on 312 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. 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 PLANT Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLANT Co's current FCF Margin % is -2.02%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLANT Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLANT Co (TSE:7646) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,683.67, compared to a current price of 円1,788.00 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -2.02%. PLANT Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100. 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 PLANT Co (TSE:7646), the current FCF Margin % is -2.02% 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 PLANT Co (TSE:7646) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLANT Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,788.00 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,683.67.
GuruFocus considers PLANT Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7646:
FCF Margin %: -2.02%
GF Value™: 円1,683.67 vs. price of 円1,788.00 (6.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7646 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PLANT Co Ltd is a Japan-based discount retail company that operates large community-focused stores offering a wide range-of-products, including food, groceries, clothing, and household goods. The company runs three main store formats: Joyful Store (small urban grocery outlets), Home Center (DIY, garden, and non-food products), and Super Center (large stores combining fresh food and daily living products).
69GF Score
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