Alimentation Couche-TardTSX:ATD +2.06%84 FCF Margin % is 5.74% as of Apr. 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 3.68. GuruFocus rates TSX:ATD with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of C$84.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,125 Retail - Cyclical companies, Alimentation Couche-Tard ranks better than 56.8% on this metric.
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TSX:ATD vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Alimentation Couche-Tard'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.
Alimentation Couche-Tard FCF Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Alimentation Couche-Tard's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alimentation Couche-Tard'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.
Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) has a FCF Margin % of 5.74% as of Apr. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Alimentation Couche-Tard and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 3.68. Over the past decade, Alimentation Couche-Tard's FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.93 to 6.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Alimentation Couche-Tard ranks #486 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 43.2%.
Is Alimentation Couche-Tard's FCF Margin % too high?
Alimentation Couche-Tard's current FCF Margin % of 5.74% is 56% above median its 10-year median of 3.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.93 to a high of 6.33. The Retail - Cyclical industry median FCF Margin % is 3.02. Alimentation Couche-Tard's value of 5.74% is 90.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alimentation Couche-Tard ranks #486 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alimentation Couche-Tard has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alimentation Couche-Tard's FCF Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Alimentation Couche-Tard ranks #486 out of 1125 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Alimentation Couche-Tard in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.02. Alimentation Couche-Tard's value of 5.74% is 90.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Alimentation Couche-Tard's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.93 to 6.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.68 vs. the industry median of 3.02, Alimentation Couche-Tard 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.02, based on 1,125 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. Alimentation Couche-Tard's current FCF Margin % of 5.74% is 90.1% 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 Alimentation Couche-Tard and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alimentation Couche-Tard's current FCF Margin % is 5.74%, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 3.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alimentation Couche-Tard stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$84.36, compared to a current price of C$93.76 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 5.74%, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 3.68 and 90.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.02. Alimentation Couche-Tard's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD), the current FCF Margin % is 5.74% 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 Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alimentation Couche-Tard stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$93.76 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$84.36.
GuruFocus considers Alimentation Couche-Tard to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:ATD:
FCF Margin %: 5.74% (56% above median its 10-year median of 3.68)
GF Value™: C$84.36 vs. price of C$93.76 (11.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#486 of 1125)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:ATD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc operates a network of convenience stores across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company generates income through the sale of tobacco products, groceries, beverages, fresh food, quick service restaurants, car wash services, other retail products and services, road transportation fuel, stationary energy, marine fuel, and chemicals. In addition, the company operates stores under the Circle K banner in other countries such as Indonesia, Egypt, Macau, and others. Its operation is geographically divided into the U.S., Europe and other regions, and Canada. Revenue from external customers falls mainly into three categories: merchandise and services, road transportation fuel, and others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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