LINTECTSE:7966 +0.30%79 FCF Margin % is 1.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 5.55. GuruFocus rates TSE:7966 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,429.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,582 Chemicals companies, LINTEC ranks better than 66.18% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. LINTEC's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,327 Mil. LINTEC's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円82,559 Mil. Therefore, LINTEC's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.61%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LINTEC's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7966'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.74 Med: 5.55 Max: 8.79
Current: 5.7
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of LINTEC was 8.79%. The lowest was -2.74%. And the median was 5.55%.
TSE:7966's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 66.18% of 1582
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.78
vs TSE:7966: 5.70
LINTEC FCF Margin % Related Terms
LINTEC FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LINTEC'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:7966 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, LINTEC'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.
LINTEC FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LINTEC's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LINTEC'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.
LINTEC (TSE:7966) has a FCF Margin % of 1.61% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on LINTEC and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 5.55. According to the industry distribution chart, LINTEC ranks #535 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 33.8%.
Is LINTEC's FCF Margin % too high?
LINTEC's current FCF Margin % of 1.61% is 71% below median its 10-year median of 5.55. The Chemicals industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. LINTEC's value of 1.61% is 9.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LINTEC ranks #535 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LINTEC has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LINTEC's FCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LINTEC ranks #535 out of 1582 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts LINTEC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. LINTEC's value of 1.61% is 9.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.55 vs. the industry median of 1.78, LINTEC has consistently been below 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 Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.78, based on 1,582 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. LINTEC's current FCF Margin % of 1.61% is 9.6% below 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 LINTEC and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LINTEC's current FCF Margin % is 1.61%, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 5.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LINTEC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LINTEC (TSE:7966) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,429.61, compared to a current price of 円6,740.00 — trading 96.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 1.61%, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 5.55 and 9.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.78. LINTEC's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 LINTEC (TSE:7966), the current FCF Margin % is 1.61% 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 LINTEC (TSE:7966) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LINTEC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円6,740.00 is trading 96.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,429.61.
GuruFocus considers LINTEC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7966:
FCF Margin %: 1.61% (71% below median its 10-year median of 5.55)
GF Value™: 円3,429.61 vs. price of 円6,740.00 (96.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.6% below the Chemicals median (#535 of 1582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7966 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LINTEC Corp produces and sells paper, electronic, and industrial materials products in three segments based on product type. The printing and industrial materials products segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells adhesive papers and tapes for seals, labels and automobile-use adhesive products, as well as construction-related films for windows and automobiles. The electronic and optical products segment sells semiconductor-related adhesive tapes. The paper and converted products segments sells paper products used for envelopes, printing, and food packaging. The majority of revenue comes from Japan.
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