Woolworths GroupWOLWF +0.28%74 FCF Margin % is 2.68% as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 2.43. GuruFocus rates WOLWF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 309 Retail - Defensive companies, Woolworths Group ranks better than 66.67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Woolworths Group's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WOLWF'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64 Med: 2.43 Max: 4.01
Current: 3.32
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Woolworths Group was 4.01%. The lowest was 0.64%. And the median was 2.43%.
WOLWF's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 66.67% of 309
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.81
vs WOLWF: 3.32
Woolworths Group FCF Margin % Related Terms
Woolworths Group FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Woolworths 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Woolworths 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.
Woolworths Group FCF Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Woolworths Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Woolworths 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.
Woolworths Group (WOLWF) has a FCF Margin % of 2.68% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Woolworths Group and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 2.43. Over the past decade, Woolworths Group's FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.64 to 4.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Woolworths Group ranks #103 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is Woolworths Group's FCF Margin % too high?
Woolworths Group's current FCF Margin % of 2.68% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 2.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 4.01. The Retail - Defensive industry median FCF Margin % is 1.81. Woolworths Group's value of 2.68% is 48.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Woolworths Group ranks #103 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Woolworths Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Woolworths Group's FCF Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Woolworths Group ranks #103 out of 309 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Woolworths Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.81. Woolworths Group's value of 2.68% is 48.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Woolworths Group's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.64 to 4.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.43 vs. the industry median of 1.81, Woolworths 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.81, based on 309 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. Woolworths Group's current FCF Margin % of 2.68% is 48.1% 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 Woolworths Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Woolworths Group's current FCF Margin % is 2.68%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 2.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Woolworths Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Group (WOLWF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.25, compared to a current price of $27.20 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 2.68%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 2.43 and 48.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.81. Woolworths Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 10 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 Woolworths Group (WOLWF), the current FCF Margin % is 2.68% 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 Woolworths Group (WOLWF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $27.20 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.25.
GuruFocus considers Woolworths Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WOLWF:
FCF Margin %: 2.68% (10% above median its 10-year median of 2.43)
GF Value™: $25.25 vs. price of $27.20 (7.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#103 of 309)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WOLWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Woolworths is Australia's largest retailer. Operations include supermarkets in Australia and New Zealand, and discount department and pet stores. Woolworths also supplies businesses, like restaurants and cafes, following the acquisition of PFD Food Services. The Australian food division with its supermarkets constitutes the majority of group EBIT, followed by New Zealand supermarkets and PFD, while Big W is a minor contributor.
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