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KDDITSE:9433 +0.68%74 FCF Margin % is 17.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 13.48. GuruFocus rates TSE:9433 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,794.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 362 Telecommunication Services companies, KDDI ranks better than 75.41% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. KDDI's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円561,576 Mil. KDDI's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,155,910 Mil. Therefore, KDDI's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.79%.
The historical rank and industry rank for KDDI's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9433'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.9 Med: 13.48 Max: 19.91
Current: 18.28
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of KDDI was 19.91%. The lowest was 7.90%. And the median was 13.48%.
TSE:9433's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 75.41% of 362
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 8.44
vs TSE:9433: 18.28
KDDI FCF Margin % Related Terms
KDDI FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KDDI'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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, KDDI'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.
KDDI FCF Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, KDDI's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KDDI'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.
KDDI (TSE:9433) has a FCF Margin % of 17.79% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on KDDI and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 13.48. Over the past decade, KDDI's FCF Margin % has ranged from 7.90 to 19.91. According to the industry distribution chart, KDDI ranks #89 out of 362 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is KDDI's FCF Margin % too high?
KDDI's current FCF Margin % of 17.79% is 32% above median its 10-year median of 13.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.90 to a high of 19.91. The Telecommunication Services industry median FCF Margin % is 8.44. KDDI's value of 17.79% is 110.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KDDI ranks #89 out of 362 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KDDI has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KDDI's FCF Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, KDDI ranks #89 out of 362 companies for FCF Margin %. This places KDDI in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 8.44. KDDI's value of 17.79% is 110.8% above this benchmark. Historically, KDDI's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 7.90 to 19.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.48 vs. the industry median of 8.44, KDDI 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 8.44, based on 362 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. KDDI's current FCF Margin % of 17.79% is 110.8% 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 KDDI and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 8.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KDDI's current FCF Margin % is 17.79%, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 13.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KDDI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KDDI (TSE:9433) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,794.70, compared to a current price of 円2,809.50 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 17.79%, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 13.48 and 110.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 8.44. KDDI's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 10 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 KDDI (TSE:9433), the current FCF Margin % is 17.79% 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 KDDI (TSE:9433) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KDDI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,809.50 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,794.70.
GuruFocus considers KDDI to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9433:
FCF Margin %: 17.79% (32% above median its 10-year median of 13.48)
GF Value™: 円2,794.70 vs. price of 円2,809.50 (0.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 110.8% above the Telecommunication Services median (#89 of 362)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9433 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KDDI is Japan's second-largest wireless operator (30% market share), the largest pay-TV operator (53% market share) and the second-largest provider of fibre-to-the-home broadband (12% market share). It has grown through acquisition and is focusing on increasing the number of customers who subscribe to more than one telecommunication service. It is also looking to grow its Life Design business which includes commerce, energy, and finance and had over 57 million Internet of Things connections by the end of March 2026.
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