Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) FCF Margin %: -20.43% (As of Feb. 2026)


TSX:CWL Caldwell Partners International Inc TSX:CWL
52 GF Score
Price C$1.05
GF Value C$0.88
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Caldwell Partners International FCF Margin %?

Caldwell Partners International TSX:CWL 52 FCF Margin % is -20.43% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:CWL with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Caldwell Partners International ranks better than 61.03% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Caldwell Partners International's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was C$-5.6 Mil. Caldwell Partners International's Revenue for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was C$27.3 Mil. Therefore, Caldwell Partners International's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -20.43%.

As of today, Caldwell Partners International's current FCF Yield % is 23.40%.

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

TSX:CWL' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.65   Med: 2   Max: 20.41
Current: 6.24


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Caldwell Partners International was 20.41%. The lowest was -11.65%. And the median was 2.00%.

TSX:CWL's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
61.03% of 1070 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.495 vs TSX:CWL: 6.24


Caldwell Partners International FCF Margin % Related Terms


Caldwell Partners International FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caldwell Partners International'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.

Caldwell Partners International FCF Margin % Chart

Caldwell Partners International Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 20.41 4.25 -11.65 0.89 3.11

Caldwell Partners International Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -19.94 30.79 17.32 -4.27 -20.43

TSX:CWL vs KFY, RHI, TNET: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Caldwell Partners International'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.


Caldwell Partners International FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Caldwell Partners International's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Caldwell Partners International FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Caldwell Partners International'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 )
=3.238/104.057
=3.11 %

Caldwell Partners International'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 )
=-5.577/27.297
=-20.43 %

* 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 -20.43% mean?
Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) has a FCF Margin % of -20.43% as of Feb. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #417 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 39%.
Is Caldwell Partners International's FCF Margin % too high?
Caldwell Partners International's current FCF Margin % is -20.43%. Based on the distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #417 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Caldwell Partners International has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caldwell Partners International's FCF Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #417 out of 1070 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Caldwell Partners International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.50. 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 3.50, based on 1,070 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 Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caldwell Partners International's current FCF Margin % is -20.43%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caldwell Partners International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.88, compared to a current price of C$1.05 — trading 19.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -20.43%. Caldwell Partners International's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL), the current FCF Margin % is -20.43% 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 Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$1.05 is trading 19.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.88. GuruFocus considers Caldwell Partners International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CWL:

  • FCF Margin %: -20.43%
  • GF Value™: C$0.88 vs. price of C$1.05 (19.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Caldwell Partners International Business Description

Other Exchanges CWLPF:USA
Address 79 Wellington Street West, Suite 2410, TD South Tower, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5K 1E7
Caldwell Partners International Inc is a provider of executive search that specializes in the recruitment of executives for full-time and advisory roles. The company contracts with its clients, on an assignment basis providing advice on the identification, evaluation, assessment, and recommendation of qualified candidates for filling of senior executive positions. It recruits employees for various positions that include Board Services, Human Resources, Information Security, Legal, Marketing, Industrial, Insurance, Healthcare, Media, Real Estate, Technology, etc. The company operates through two segments; Caldwell and IQTalent, out of which the majority revenue is generated from Caldwell segment. The company's operations are spread across Canada, the United States, Asia Pacific, and Europe.
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