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Springer Nature AG KGaAXTER:SPG +1.66%44 FCF Margin % is 18.50% as of Dec. 2025, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 24.11. GuruFocus rates XTER:SPG with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Media - Diversified companies, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks better than 94.04% 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 Publishing subindustry, Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA FCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Springer Nature AG KGaA's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a FCF Margin % of 18.50% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 24.11. Over the past decade, Springer Nature AG KGaA's FCF Margin % has ranged from 20.34 to 29.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #60 out of 1007 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA's FCF Margin % too high?
Springer Nature AG KGaA's current FCF Margin % of 18.50% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 24.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.34 to a high of 29.75. The Media - Diversified industry median FCF Margin % is 2.14. Springer Nature AG KGaA's value of 18.50% is 764.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #60 out of 1007 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Springer Nature AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Springer Nature AG KGaA's FCF Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #60 out of 1007 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Springer Nature AG KGaA in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.14. Springer Nature AG KGaA's value of 18.50% is 764.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Springer Nature AG KGaA's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 20.34 to 29.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.11 vs. the industry median of 2.14, Springer Nature AG KGaA 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 2.14, based on 1,007 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. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current FCF Margin % of 18.50% is 764.5% 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current FCF Margin % is 18.50%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 24.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a current FCF Margin % of 18.50%. The current FCF Margin % is 18.50%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 24.11 and 764.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.14. Springer Nature AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 6 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG), the current FCF Margin % is 18.50% 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.
Springer Nature AG & Co KGaA is a research, educational, and professional publisher providing content to communities through a range of platforms, products, and services. It offers journals, books, platforms, databases & and solutions. The company includes three Segments: Research, Education, and Health. The company operates in the Americas, APAC, Germany, and Other EMEA regions. The majority of revenue is generated from the research segment in America.
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