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Max StockXTAE:MAXO -1.09%77 FCF Margin % is 11.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 11.59. GuruFocus rates XTAE:MAXO with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪13.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 311 Retail - Defensive companies, Max Stock ranks better than 96.14% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Max Stock's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪46 Mil. Max Stock's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪401 Mil. Therefore, Max Stock's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.54%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Max Stock's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTAE:MAXO'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 11.59 Max: 18.44
Current: 17.1
During the past 9 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Max Stock was 18.44%. The lowest was 0.41%. And the median was 11.59%.
XTAE:MAXO's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 96.14% of 311
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.91
vs XTAE:MAXO: 17.10
Max Stock FCF Margin % Related Terms
Max Stock FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Max Stock'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.
XTAE:MAXO vs WMT, COST, TGT: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Max Stock'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.
Max Stock FCF Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Max Stock's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Max Stock'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.
Max Stock (XTAE:MAXO) has a FCF Margin % of 11.54% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Max Stock and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.59. Over the past decade, Max Stock's FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.41 to 18.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Max Stock ranks #12 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Max Stock's FCF Margin % too high?
Max Stock's current FCF Margin % of 11.54% is near median its 10-year median of 11.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 18.44. The Retail - Defensive industry median FCF Margin % is 1.91. Max Stock's value of 11.54% is 504.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Max Stock ranks #12 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Max Stock has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Max Stock's FCF Margin % compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Max Stock ranks #12 out of 311 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Max Stock in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.91. Max Stock's value of 11.54% is 504.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Max Stock's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.41 to 18.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.59 vs. the industry median of 1.91, Max Stock 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 1.91, based on 311 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. Max Stock's current FCF Margin % of 11.54% is 504.2% 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 Max Stock and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Max Stock's current FCF Margin % is 11.54%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Max Stock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Max Stock (XTAE:MAXO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪13.30, compared to a current price of ₪36.28 — trading 172.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 11.54%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.59 and 504.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.91. Max Stock'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 Max Stock (XTAE:MAXO), the current FCF Margin % is 11.54% 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 Max Stock (XTAE:MAXO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Max Stock stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₪36.28 is trading 172.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₪13.30.
GuruFocus considers Max Stock to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTAE:MAXO:
FCF Margin %: 11.54% (near median its 10-year median of 11.59)
GF Value™: ₪13.30 vs. price of ₪36.28 (172.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 504.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#12 of 311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTAE:MAXO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Max Stock Ltd operates a chain of departmental stores. The stores offer school supplies, tools and hardware, clothing items, toys, plasticware, gifts and accessories, baking utensils, furniture, home decor items, and other products.
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