Caster Co (TSE:9331) FCF Margin %: -0.01% (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:9331 Caster Co Ltd TSE:9331
28 GF Score
Price 円734.00
GF Value 円1,053.85
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Caster Co FCF Margin %?

Caster Co TSE:9331 -1.34% 28 FCF Margin % is -0.01% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9331 with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,053.85 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,068 Business Services companies, Caster Co ranks worse than 61.99% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Caster Co's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-0 Mil. Caster Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円2,250 Mil. Therefore, Caster Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -0.01%.

As of today, Caster Co's current FCF Yield % is 2.40%.

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

TSE:9331' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.14   Med: -3.85   Max: 0.76
Current: 0.76


During the past 5 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Caster Co was 0.76%. The lowest was -11.14%. And the median was -3.85%.

TSE:9331's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
61.99% of 1068 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.38 vs TSE:9331: 0.76


Caster Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


Caster Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caster 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.

Caster Co FCF Margin % Chart

Caster Co Annual Data
Trend Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
FCF Margin %
-11.14 -3.85 -0.96 -3.70 -8.32

Caster Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial -5.38 -2.06 -18.20 1.52 -0.01

TSE:9331 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Caster 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.


Caster Co FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Caster Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:9331
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Caster Co FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Caster Co's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Aug. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Aug. 2025 )
=-381.93/4588.129
=-8.32 %

Caster Co's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-0.322/2249.644
=-0.01 %

* 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 -0.01% mean?
Caster Co (TSE:9331) has a FCF Margin % of -0.01% as of Feb. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Caster Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Caster Co ranks #662 out of 1068 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is Caster Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Caster Co's current FCF Margin % is -0.01%. Based on the distribution chart, Caster Co ranks #662 out of 1068 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Caster Co has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caster Co's FCF Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Caster Co ranks #662 out of 1068 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Caster Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.38. 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 Business Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.38, based on 1,068 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 Caster Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caster Co's current FCF Margin % is -0.01%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caster Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caster Co (TSE:9331) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,053.85, compared to a current price of 円734.00 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -0.01%. Caster Co's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 Caster Co (TSE:9331), the current FCF Margin % is -0.01% as of Feb. 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 Caster Co (TSE:9331) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caster Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円734.00 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,053.85. GuruFocus considers Caster Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9331:

  • FCF Margin %: -0.01%
  • GF Value™: 円1,053.85 vs. price of 円734.00 (30.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9331 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Caster Co Business Description

Address 1-5-1 Otemachi, Otemachi First Square West Tower 1st & 2nd Floor, Caster Square Tokyo, Chiyoda-ku, LIFORK Otemachi, Tokyo, JPN
Caster Co Ltd is engaged in business operations and operates two businesses: the BPaaS Business, which utilizes the resources of remote workers to act on behalf of and support companies' back-office operations, and the Other Business, which provides staffing and placement services, develops and provides business efficiency tools for e-commerce companies, and develops and operates products and services using generative AI.
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