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Korea Business News CoXKRX:039340 +1.01%77 FCF Margin % is 21.17% as of Jun. 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 13.26. GuruFocus rates XKRX:039340 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩8,316.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,004 Media - Diversified companies, Korea Business News Co ranks better than 81.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Korea Business News Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKRX:039340'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.06 Med: 13.26 Max: 28.64
Current: 12.91
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Korea Business News Co was 28.64%. The lowest was -25.06%. And the median was 13.26%.
XKRX:039340's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 81.47% of 1004
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.195
vs XKRX:039340: 12.91
* 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.
XKRX:039340 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Korea Business News Co'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.
Korea Business News Co FCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Korea Business News Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Korea Business News Co'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.
Korea Business News Co (XKRX:039340) has a FCF Margin % of 21.17% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Korea Business News Co and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 13.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Korea Business News Co ranks #186 out of 1004 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 18.5%.
Is Korea Business News Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Korea Business News Co's current FCF Margin % of 21.17% is 60% above median its 10-year median of 13.26. The Media - Diversified industry median FCF Margin % is 2.20. Korea Business News Co's value of 21.17% is 864.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Korea Business News Co ranks #186 out of 1004 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Korea Business News Co 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 Korea Business News Co's FCF Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Korea Business News Co ranks #186 out of 1004 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Korea Business News Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.20. Korea Business News Co's value of 21.17% is 864.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.26 vs. the industry median of 2.20, Korea Business News Co 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 2.20, based on 1,004 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. Korea Business News Co's current FCF Margin % of 21.17% is 864.5% 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 Korea Business News Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Korea Business News Co's current FCF Margin % is 21.17%, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 13.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Korea Business News Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korea Business News Co (XKRX:039340) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩8,316.15, compared to a current price of ₩4,985.00 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 21.17%, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 13.26 and 864.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.20. Korea Business News Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Korea Business News Co (XKRX:039340), the current FCF Margin % is 21.17% 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 Korea Business News Co (XKRX:039340) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korea Business News Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₩4,985.00 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩8,316.15.
GuruFocus considers Korea Business News Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:039340:
FCF Margin %: 21.17% (60% above median its 10-year median of 13.26)
GF Value™: ₩8,316.15 vs. price of ₩4,985.00 (40.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 864.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#186 of 1004)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:039340 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Korea Business News Co Ltd operates in media industry in South Korea. The business divisions of the company consist of three areas: broadcasting, investment information, and other subsidiary businesses. The broadcasting division broadcasts nationwide based on Korea Economic TV, the nation's top economic channel, broadcasted through all available devices, including cable TV, IPTV, satellite broadcasting, and mobile devices. The Investment Information Division is a securities information service platform business that represents securities information site and mobile app, and the Other subsidiary include online and offline education, proxy voting for general shareholders' meetings, production and distribution of various content, exhibition event business, and cultural performance business.
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