TelestoWAR:TLO +1.49%74 FCF Margin % is 115.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41311% above its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates WAR:TLO with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of zł27.54 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 239 Waste Management companies, Telesto ranks better than 82.01% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Telesto's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł1.05 Mil. Telesto's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł0.91 Mil. Therefore, Telesto's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 115.95%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telesto's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:TLO'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.47 Med: 0.28 Max: 15.76
Current: 15.61
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Telesto was 15.76%. The lowest was -10.47%. And the median was 0.28%.
WAR:TLO's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 82.01% of 239
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 2.66
vs WAR:TLO: 15.61
Telesto FCF Margin % Related Terms
Telesto FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telesto'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 Waste Management subindustry, Telesto'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.
Telesto FCF Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Telesto's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telesto'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.
Telesto (WAR:TLO) has a FCF Margin % of 115.95% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Telesto and its competitors. This is 41311% above median its historical median of 0.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Telesto ranks #43 out of 239 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 18%.
Is Telesto's FCF Margin % too high?
Telesto's current FCF Margin % of 115.95% is 41311% above median its 10-year median of 0.28. The Waste Management industry median FCF Margin % is 2.66. Telesto's value of 115.95% is 4259% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telesto ranks #43 out of 239 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Telesto has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telesto's FCF Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Telesto ranks #43 out of 239 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Telesto in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.66. Telesto's value of 115.95% is 4259% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 2.66, Telesto 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 Waste Management company?
The median FCF Margin % among Waste Management companies is 2.66, based on 239 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. Telesto's current FCF Margin % of 115.95% is 4259% 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 Telesto and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telesto's current FCF Margin % is 115.95%, which is 41311% above median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telesto stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telesto (WAR:TLO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is zł27.54, compared to a current price of zł13.60 — trading 50.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 115.95%, which is 41311% above median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 4259% above the Waste Management industry median of 2.66. Telesto's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Telesto (WAR:TLO), the current FCF Margin % is 115.95% 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 Telesto (WAR:TLO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telesto stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł13.60 is trading 50.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł27.54.
GuruFocus considers Telesto to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WAR:TLO:
FCF Margin %: 115.95% (41311% above median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: zł27.54 vs. price of zł13.60 (50.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4259% above the Waste Management median (#43 of 239)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:TLO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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