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Kobe Electric Railway CoTSE:9046 -1.83%56 FCF Margin % is 2.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 2.29. GuruFocus rates TSE:9046 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,725.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Transportation companies, Kobe Electric Railway Co ranks worse than 69.05% 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:9046 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Kobe Electric Railway 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.
Kobe Electric Railway Co FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kobe Electric Railway Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobe Electric Railway 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.
Kobe Electric Railway Co (TSE:9046) has a FCF Margin % of 2.28% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Kobe Electric Railway Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobe Electric Railway Co ranks #694 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 69.1%.
Is Kobe Electric Railway Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Kobe Electric Railway Co's current FCF Margin % of 2.28% is near median its 10-year median of 2.29. The Transportation industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Kobe Electric Railway Co's value of 2.28% is 47.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobe Electric Railway Co ranks #694 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kobe Electric Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Electric Railway Co's FCF Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kobe Electric Railway Co ranks #694 out of 1005 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Kobe Electric Railway Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Kobe Electric Railway Co's value of 2.28% is 47.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.29 vs. the industry median of 4.38, Kobe Electric Railway Co 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 Transportation company?
The median FCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.38, 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. Kobe Electric Railway Co's current FCF Margin % of 2.28% is 47.9% 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 Kobe Electric Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kobe Electric Railway Co's current FCF Margin % is 2.28%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Electric Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Electric Railway Co (TSE:9046) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,725.30, compared to a current price of 円2,461.00 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 2.28%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.29 and 47.9% below the Transportation industry median of 4.38. Kobe Electric Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Kobe Electric Railway Co (TSE:9046), the current FCF Margin % is 2.28% 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 Kobe Electric Railway Co (TSE:9046) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Electric Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,461.00 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,725.30.
GuruFocus considers Kobe Electric Railway Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9046:
FCF Margin %: 2.28% (near median its 10-year median of 2.29)
GF Value™: 円2,725.30 vs. price of 円2,461.00 (9.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.9% below the Transportation median (#694 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9046 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobe Electric Railway Co Ltd operates as a railway company in Japan. Principally, it is also involved in the sale, lease, and brokerage of land buildings and other real estate properties. The company is also engaged in the management of rental building, and parking lot, long-term care and child care services. In addition, it also offers services related to the swimming school management.
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