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Richards GroupTSX:RIC +4.19%78 FCF Margin % is 14.72% as of Jun. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 11.48. GuruFocus rates TSX:RIC with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of C$32.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 400 Packaging & Containers companies, Richards Group ranks better than 85.5% on this metric.
The historical data trend for Richards Group'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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, Richards Group'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.
Richards Group FCF Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Richards Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Richards Group'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.
Richards Group (TSX:RIC) has a FCF Margin % of 14.72% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Richards Group and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 11.48. Over the past decade, Richards Group's FCF Margin % has ranged from 7.16 to 18.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Richards Group ranks #58 out of 400 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is Richards Group's FCF Margin % too high?
Richards Group's current FCF Margin % of 14.72% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 11.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.16 to a high of 18.89. The Packaging & Containers industry median FCF Margin % is 2.50. Richards Group's value of 14.72% is 488.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Richards Group ranks #58 out of 400 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Richards Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Richards Group's FCF Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Richards Group ranks #58 out of 400 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Richards Group in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.50. Richards Group's value of 14.72% is 488.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Richards Group's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 7.16 to 18.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.48 vs. the industry median of 2.50, Richards Group 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median FCF Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.50, based on 400 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. Richards Group's current FCF Margin % of 14.72% is 488.8% 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 Richards Group and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Richards Group's current FCF Margin % is 14.72%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 11.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Richards Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Richards Group (TSX:RIC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$32.16, compared to a current price of C$32.80 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 14.72%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 11.48 and 488.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.50. Richards Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Richards Group (TSX:RIC), the current FCF Margin % is 14.72% as of Jun. 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 Richards Group (TSX:RIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Richards Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$32.80 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$32.16.
GuruFocus considers Richards Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:RIC:
FCF Margin %: 14.72% (28% above median its 10-year median of 11.48)
GF Value™: C$32.16 vs. price of C$32.80 (2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 488.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#58 of 400)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:RIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Richards Group Inc operates under two verticals, namely 'Richards Packaging' and 'Richards Health'. It provides glass and plastic packaging solutions across various locations throughout North America under the Richards Packaging business. The Richards Health business operates under the brands: Richards Packaging Inc, Clarion Medical Technologies, Healthmark Services Ltd, and DermapenWorld. The company updated its historical view of operations from a single operating segment to two reportable segments: Healthcare and Packaging, and has restated comparable information accordingly.
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