Linedata ServicesXPAR:LIN -0.25%73 FCF Margin % is 1.00% as of Dec. 2025, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 16.22. GuruFocus rates XPAR:LIN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €63.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,814 Software companies, Linedata Services ranks better than 65.25% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Linedata Services's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:LIN'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.91 Med: 16.22 Max: 23.06
Current: 7.91
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Linedata Services was 23.06%. The lowest was 7.91%. And the median was 16.22%.
XPAR:LIN's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 65.25% of 2814
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.41
vs XPAR:LIN: 7.91
Linedata Services FCF Margin % Related Terms
Linedata Services FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Linedata Services'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.
XPAR:LIN vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Linedata Services'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.
Linedata Services FCF Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Linedata Services's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Linedata Services'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.
Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) has a FCF Margin % of 1.00% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Linedata Services and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 16.22. Over the past decade, Linedata Services' FCF Margin % has ranged from 7.91 to 23.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Linedata Services ranks #978 out of 2814 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 34.8%.
Is Linedata Services' FCF Margin % too high?
Linedata Services' current FCF Margin % of 1.00% is 94% below median its 10-year median of 16.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.91 to a high of 23.06. The Software industry median FCF Margin % is 2.41. Linedata Services' value of 1.00% is 58.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Linedata Services ranks #978 out of 2814 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Linedata Services has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linedata Services' FCF Margin % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Linedata Services ranks #978 out of 2814 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Linedata Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.41. Linedata Services' value of 1.00% is 58.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Linedata Services' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 7.91 to 23.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.22 vs. the industry median of 2.41, Linedata Services has consistently been below 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 Software company?
The median FCF Margin % among Software companies is 2.41, based on 2,814 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. Linedata Services's current FCF Margin % of 1.00% is 58.5% below 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 Linedata Services and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Linedata Services's current FCF Margin % is 1.00%, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 16.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Linedata Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €63.84, compared to a current price of €40.40 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 1.00%, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 16.22 and 58.5% below the Software industry median of 2.41. Linedata Services' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN), the current FCF Margin % is 1.00% 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 Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linedata Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €40.40 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €63.84.
GuruFocus considers Linedata Services to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:LIN:
FCF Margin %: 1.00% (94% below median its 10-year median of 16.22)
GF Value™: €63.84 vs. price of €40.40 (36.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.5% below the Software median (#978 of 2814)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:LIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Linedata Services SA provides software and service solutions. It caters to the requirements of investment, employee savings, insurance and savings, leasing and credit, and Software as a Service. The company publishes and integrates software packages for the finance sector. It also offers consulting, outsourcing, and maintenance services.
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