Universal Music Group NVUMGNF -0.17%77 FCF Margin % is 17.76% as of Dec. 2025, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 10.09. GuruFocus rates UMGNF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,017 Media - Diversified companies, Universal Music Group NV ranks better than 73.75% on this metric.
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For the Entertainment subindustry, Universal Music Group NV'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.
Universal Music Group NV FCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Universal Music Group NV's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Music Group NV'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.
Universal Music Group NV (UMGNF) has a FCF Margin % of 17.76% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Universal Music Group NV and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 10.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #267 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is Universal Music Group NV's FCF Margin % too high?
Universal Music Group NV's current FCF Margin % of 17.76% is 76% above median its 10-year median of 10.09. The Media - Diversified industry median FCF Margin % is 2.12. Universal Music Group NV's value of 17.76% is 737.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #267 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Music Group NV has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Music Group NV's FCF Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #267 out of 1017 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Universal Music Group NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.12. Universal Music Group NV's value of 17.76% is 737.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.09 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Universal Music Group NV 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.12, based on 1,017 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. Universal Music Group NV's current FCF Margin % of 17.76% is 737.7% 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 Universal Music Group NV and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Music Group NV's current FCF Margin % is 17.76%, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 10.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Music Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV (UMGNF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.36, compared to a current price of $20.69 — trading 36.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 17.76%, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 10.09 and 737.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.12. Universal Music Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 Universal Music Group NV (UMGNF), the current FCF Margin % is 17.76% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Universal Music Group NV (UMGNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $20.69 is trading 36.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $32.36.
GuruFocus considers Universal Music Group NV to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for UMGNF:
FCF Margin %: 17.76% (76% above median its 10-year median of 10.09)
GF Value™: $32.36 vs. price of $20.69 (36.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 737.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#267 of 1017)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UMGNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Music is the largest of the three major record companies. Recorded music accounts for most of the firm's revenue, with the segment housing more than a dozen record labels, including notable names like Interscope, Capital Music, Motown Records, and Def Jam. Some of the most successful current artists signed to record deals with Universal include Taylor Swift, Drake, The Weeknd, and Morgan Wallen. Most of Universal's remaining sales come from its publishing segment, which generates revenue for songwriters and composers, including some of Universal's recording artists as well as songwriters and composers who do not record music themselves or are attached to other labels. Universal's publishing group has nearly 4.5 million owned or administered titles in its catalog.
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