Kuribayashi Steamship Co (TSE:9171) FCF Margin %: 8.44% (As of Mar. 2026) — 377% Above Median

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TSE:9171 Kuribayashi Steamship Co Ltd TSE:9171
69 GF Score
Price 円1,722.00
GF Value 円1,129.22
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kuribayashi Steamship Co FCF Margin %?

Kuribayashi Steamship Co TSE:9171 -0.17% 69 FCF Margin % is 8.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 377% above its 10-year median of 1.77. GuruFocus rates TSE:9171 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,129.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,003 Transportation companies, Kuribayashi Steamship Co ranks worse than 53.54% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Kuribayashi Steamship Co's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,267 Mil. Kuribayashi Steamship Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円26,864 Mil. Therefore, Kuribayashi Steamship Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.44%.

As of today, Kuribayashi Steamship Co's current FCF Yield % is 9.36%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kuribayashi Steamship Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:9171' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.2   Med: 1.77   Max: 10.05
Current: 3.56


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Kuribayashi Steamship Co was 10.05%. The lowest was -17.20%. And the median was 1.77%.

TSE:9171's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
53.54% of 1003 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.38 vs TSE:9171: 3.56


Kuribayashi Steamship Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


Kuribayashi Steamship Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuribayashi Steamship 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.

Kuribayashi Steamship Co FCF Margin % Chart

Kuribayashi Steamship Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
FCF Margin %
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Kuribayashi Steamship Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.14 8.00 12.12 -1.30 8.44

Kuribayashi Steamship Co FCF Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Kuribayashi Steamship 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.


Kuribayashi Steamship Co FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kuribayashi Steamship Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kuribayashi Steamship Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Kuribayashi Steamship Co FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Kuribayashi Steamship Co's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=1915.604/53825.129
=3.56 %

Kuribayashi Steamship Co's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2267.359/26863.939
=8.44 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 8.44% mean?
Kuribayashi Steamship Co (TSE:9171) has a FCF Margin % of 8.44% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Kuribayashi Steamship Co and its competitors. This is 377% above median its historical median of 1.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuribayashi Steamship Co ranks #537 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 53.5%.
Is Kuribayashi Steamship Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Kuribayashi Steamship Co's current FCF Margin % of 8.44% is 377% above median its 10-year median of 1.77. The Transportation industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Kuribayashi Steamship Co's value of 8.44% is 92.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuribayashi Steamship Co ranks #537 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuribayashi Steamship Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuribayashi Steamship Co's FCF Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kuribayashi Steamship Co ranks #537 out of 1003 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Kuribayashi Steamship Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Kuribayashi Steamship Co's value of 8.44% is 92.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.77 vs. the industry median of 4.38, Kuribayashi Steamship 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 Transportation company?
The median FCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.38, based on 1,003 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. Kuribayashi Steamship Co's current FCF Margin % of 8.44% is 92.7% 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 Kuribayashi Steamship 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. Kuribayashi Steamship Co's current FCF Margin % is 8.44%, which is 377% above median its own 10-year median of 1.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuribayashi Steamship Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuribayashi Steamship Co (TSE:9171) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,129.22, compared to a current price of 円1,722.00 — trading 52.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 8.44%, which is 377% above median its 10-year median of 1.77 and 92.7% above the Transportation industry median of 4.38. Kuribayashi Steamship Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Kuribayashi Steamship Co (TSE:9171), the current FCF Margin % is 8.44% 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 Kuribayashi Steamship Co (TSE:9171) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuribayashi Steamship Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,722.00 is trading 52.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,129.22. GuruFocus considers Kuribayashi Steamship Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9171:

  • FCF Margin %: 8.44% (377% above median its 10-year median of 1.77)
  • GF Value™: 円1,129.22 vs. price of 円1,722.00 (52.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 92.7% above the Transportation median (#537 of 1003)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9171 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kuribayashi Steamship Co Business Description

Address 2 - 1 Otemachi 2 - chome, 3rd Floor, New Otemachi Building, Chiyoda - ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0004
Kuribayashi Steamship Co Ltd is the shipping company based in Japan. The company provides port and land transportation services that collect and deliver cargo at the harbour and inland. Its service offering includes domestic shipping, sea-land complex integrated transport, paper product transportation and warehouse. The company also provides loading and unloading services at major ports.
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