AB&Company Co (TSE:9251) FCF Margin %: 12.91% (As of Apr. 2026) — 12% Below Median

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TSE:9251 AB&Company Co Ltd TSE:9251
77 GF Score
Price 円1,339.00
GF Value 円1,264.31
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is AB&Company Co FCF Margin %?

AB&Company Co TSE:9251 77 FCF Margin % is 12.91% as of Apr. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 14.74. GuruFocus rates TSE:9251 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,264.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 95 Personal Services companies, AB&Company Co ranks better than 81.05% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. AB&Company Co's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円1,392 Mil. AB&Company Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円10,780 Mil. Therefore, AB&Company Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 12.91%.

As of today, AB&Company Co's current FCF Yield % is 15.66%.

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

TSE:9251' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.74   Med: 14.74   Max: 18.34
Current: 14.28


During the past 8 years, the highest FCF Margin % of AB&Company Co was 18.34%. The lowest was 12.74%. And the median was 14.74%.

TSE:9251's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
81.05% of 95 companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 2.61 vs TSE:9251: 14.28


AB&Company Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


AB&Company Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AB&Company 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.

AB&Company Co FCF Margin % Chart

AB&Company Co Annual Data
Trend Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 16.77 15.20 12.87 14.74 12.74

AB&Company Co Semi-Annual Data
Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 14.55 14.93 9.45 15.73 12.91

TSE:9251 vs ROL, SCI, FTDR: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Personal Services subindustry, AB&Company 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.


AB&Company Co FCF Margin % vs Personal Services Industry

For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AB&Company Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AB&Company Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


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AB&Company Co FCF Margin % Calculation

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

AB&Company Co's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Oct. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Oct. 2025 )
=2468/19378
=12.74 %

AB&Company Co's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=1392/10780
=12.91 %

* 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 12.91% mean?
AB&Company Co (TSE:9251) has a FCF Margin % of 12.91% as of Apr. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on AB&Company Co and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 14.74. Over the past decade, AB&Company Co's FCF Margin % has ranged from 12.74 to 18.34. According to the industry distribution chart, AB&Company Co ranks #18 out of 95 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is AB&Company Co's FCF Margin % too high?
AB&Company Co's current FCF Margin % of 12.91% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 14.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.74 to a high of 18.34. The Personal Services industry median FCF Margin % is 2.61. AB&Company Co's value of 12.91% is 394.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AB&Company Co ranks #18 out of 95 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AB&Company Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AB&Company Co's FCF Margin % compare to ROL and SCI?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, AB&Company Co ranks #18 out of 95 companies for FCF Margin %. This places AB&Company Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.61. AB&Company Co's value of 12.91% is 394.6% above this benchmark. Historically, AB&Company Co's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 12.74 to 18.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.74 vs. the industry median of 2.61, AB&Company 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 Personal Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Personal Services companies is 2.61, based on 95 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. AB&Company Co's current FCF Margin % of 12.91% is 394.6% 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 AB&Company Co and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AB&Company Co's current FCF Margin % is 12.91%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 14.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AB&Company Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB&Company Co (TSE:9251) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,264.31, compared to a current price of 円1,339.00 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 12.91%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 14.74 and 394.6% above the Personal Services industry median of 2.61. AB&Company Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 AB&Company Co (TSE:9251), the current FCF Margin % is 12.91% as of Apr. 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 AB&Company Co (TSE:9251) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB&Company Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,339.00 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,264.31. GuruFocus considers AB&Company Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9251:

  • FCF Margin %: 12.91% (12% below median its 10-year median of 14.74)
  • GF Value™: 円1,264.31 vs. price of 円1,339.00 (5.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 394.6% above the Personal Services median (#18 of 95)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9251 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AB&Company Co Business Description

Address 2-16-6 Shinjuku, 7th Floor, Square Building, Shinjuku-ku, Shinjuku East, Tokyo, JPN, 160-0022
AB&Company Co Ltd operates a chain of beauty salons in Japan through brands like Agu., Agu. Spa & Beauty, BLEACHi, benji, First, EleRe, and others. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: directly managed beauty salons management business, interior design business, and the franchise business. The majority of its revenue is generated from the directly managed beauty salon operation business, which provides beauty services. The franchise business supports the operation of franchise stores, and the interior design business mainly designs, plans, and constructs stores, mainly beauty salons.
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