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TSE:9658 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Business Brain Showa Ota'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.
Business Brain Showa Ota FCF Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Business Brain Showa Ota's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Business Brain Showa Ota'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.
Business Brain Showa Ota (TSE:9658) has a FCF Margin % of 10.07% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Business Brain Showa Ota and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 6.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Business Brain Showa Ota ranks #861 out of 2815 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is Business Brain Showa Ota's FCF Margin % too high?
Business Brain Showa Ota's current FCF Margin % of 10.07% is 51% above median its 10-year median of 6.68. The Software industry median FCF Margin % is 2.41. Business Brain Showa Ota's value of 10.07% is 317.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Business Brain Showa Ota ranks #861 out of 2815 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Business Brain Showa Ota has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Business Brain Showa Ota's FCF Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Business Brain Showa Ota ranks #861 out of 2815 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Business Brain Showa Ota in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.41. Business Brain Showa Ota's value of 10.07% is 317.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.68 vs. the industry median of 2.41, Business Brain Showa Ota 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 Software company?
The median FCF Margin % among Software companies is 2.41, based on 2,815 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. Business Brain Showa Ota's current FCF Margin % of 10.07% is 317.8% 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 Business Brain Showa Ota and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Business Brain Showa Ota's current FCF Margin % is 10.07%, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 6.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Business Brain Showa Ota stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Business Brain Showa Ota (TSE:9658) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円954.69, compared to a current price of 円993.00 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 10.07%, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 6.68 and 317.8% above the Software industry median of 2.41. Business Brain Showa Ota's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Business Brain Showa Ota (TSE:9658), the current FCF Margin % is 10.07% 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 Business Brain Showa Ota (TSE:9658) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Business Brain Showa Ota stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円993.00 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円954.69.
GuruFocus considers Business Brain Showa Ota to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9658:
FCF Margin %: 10.07% (51% above median its 10-year median of 6.68)
GF Value™: 円954.69 vs. price of 円993.00 (4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 317.8% above the Software median (#861 of 2815)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9658 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Business Brain Showa Ota Inc provides Consulting, System development, and Management services. The Group has two reportable segments: the Consulting and Systems Development Business and the Management Services (BPO) Business. It derives maximum revenue from Consulting and Systems Development Business.
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