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The historical data trend for Starts Publishing'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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Starts Publishing'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.
Starts Publishing FCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Starts Publishing's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starts Publishing'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.
Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) has a FCF Margin % of 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Starts Publishing and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Starts Publishing ranks #410 out of 1005 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 40.8%.
Is Starts Publishing's FCF Margin % too high?
Starts Publishing's current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Starts Publishing ranks #410 out of 1005 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Starts Publishing has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starts Publishing's FCF Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Starts Publishing ranks #410 out of 1005 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Starts Publishing in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.14. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.14, based on 1,005 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 Starts Publishing and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starts Publishing's current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starts Publishing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,937.34, compared to a current price of 円3,105.00 — trading 5.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. Starts Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Starts Publishing (TSE:7849), the current FCF Margin % is 0.00% as of Jun. 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 Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starts Publishing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,105.00 is trading 5.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,937.34.
GuruFocus considers Starts Publishing to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7849:
FCF Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円2,937.34 vs. price of 円3,105.00 (5.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7849 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Starts Publishing Corp is engaged in Tokyo marketing domain which include event planning and management and sales to publishing store, and post contents of the domain. Its segments include: Book content business; and Media Solutions Business. It derives maximum revenue from Book content business segment.
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