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National Carton IndustryXPAE:NCI 100 FCF Margin % is 5.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 84% above its 10-year median of 3.01. GuruFocus rates XPAE:NCI with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 401 Packaging & Containers companies, National Carton Industry ranks better than 56.61% on this metric.
* 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, National Carton Industry'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.
National Carton Industry FCF Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, National Carton Industry's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Carton Industry'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.
National Carton Industry (XPAE:NCI) has a FCF Margin % of 5.55% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on National Carton Industry and its competitors. This is 84% above median its historical median of 3.01. According to the industry distribution chart, National Carton Industry ranks #174 out of 401 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is National Carton Industry's FCF Margin % too high?
National Carton Industry's current FCF Margin % of 5.55% is 84% above median its 10-year median of 3.01. The Packaging & Containers industry median FCF Margin % is 2.29. National Carton Industry's value of 5.55% is 142.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Carton Industry ranks #174 out of 401 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, National Carton Industry has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Carton Industry's FCF Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, National Carton Industry ranks #174 out of 401 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts National Carton Industry in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.29. National Carton Industry's value of 5.55% is 142.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.01 vs. the industry median of 2.29, National Carton Industry 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 2.29, based on 401 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. National Carton Industry's current FCF Margin % of 5.55% is 142.4% 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 National Carton Industry and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Carton Industry's current FCF Margin % is 5.55%, which is 84% above median its own 10-year median of 3.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Carton Industry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Carton Industry (XPAE:NCI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.49, compared to a current price of $2.55 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 5.55%, which is 84% above median its 10-year median of 3.01 and 142.4% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.29. National Carton Industry's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 5 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 National Carton Industry (XPAE:NCI), the current FCF Margin % is 5.55% 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 National Carton Industry (XPAE:NCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Carton Industry stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.55 is trading 2.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.49.
GuruFocus considers National Carton Industry to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XPAE:NCI:
FCF Margin %: 5.55% (84% above median its 10-year median of 3.01)
GF Value™: $2.49 vs. price of $2.55 (2.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 142.4% above the Packaging & Containers median (#174 of 401)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAE:NCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Carton Industry is a manufacturer of Closed and Open carton boxes based in Palestine. It produces mainly three types of Carton boxes. Furniture Corrugation carton boxes, Closed carton boxes, and Opened carton boxes.
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