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FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Katongyo Co's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-6,681 Mil. Katongyo Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円302,673 Mil. Therefore, Katongyo Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.21%.
The historical data trend for Katongyo 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.
TSE:9869 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Katongyo 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.
Katongyo Co FCF Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Katongyo Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Katongyo Co'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.
Katongyo Co (TSE:9869) has a FCF Margin % of -2.21% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Katongyo Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Katongyo Co ranks #203 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 65.5%.
Is Katongyo Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Katongyo Co's current FCF Margin % is -2.21%. Based on the distribution chart, Katongyo Co ranks #203 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Katongyo Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Katongyo Co's FCF Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Katongyo Co ranks #203 out of 310 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Katongyo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.00. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.00, based on 310 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 Katongyo Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Katongyo Co's current FCF Margin % is -2.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Katongyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Katongyo Co (TSE:9869) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,567.58, compared to a current price of 円6,370.00 — trading 14.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -2.21%. Katongyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Katongyo Co (TSE:9869), the current FCF Margin % is -2.21% 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 Katongyo Co (TSE:9869) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Katongyo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円6,370.00 is trading 14.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,567.58.
GuruFocus considers Katongyo Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9869:
FCF Margin %: -2.21%
GF Value™: 円5,567.58 vs. price of 円6,370.00 (14.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9869 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kato Sangyo Co Ltd is a food wholesale company that handles processed foods. The company is mainly located in Japan. The company segments its operations into room temperature distribution, low temperature distribution, alcoholic beverage distribution, and other. The room temperature distribution segment involves wholesale processed foods and confections. The low temperature distribution segment engages in wholesale low-temperature foods and agricultural products. The alcoholic beverage distribution segment operates in wholesale alcoholic beverages. The other segment relates to the company's logistics business and insurance agency business.
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