Foraco International (FRA:3F3) Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): 61.85% (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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FRA:3F3 Foraco International SA FRA:3F3
74 GF Score
Price €1.40
GF Value €1.28
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Foraco International Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)?

Foraco International FRA:3F3 +4.48% 74 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 61.85% as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:3F3 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based).

Note: Discounted Earnings model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-08-02), Foraco International's Predictability Rank is 2-Stars. Foraco International's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted Earnings model is €3.67 and current share price is €1.40. Consequently,

Foraco International's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) using Discounted Earnings model is 61.85%.


Foraco International Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Foraco International's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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.


Foraco International Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Foraco International's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Foraco International's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) falls into.


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Foraco International Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Calculation

Foraco International's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)
=(3.67-1.40)/3.67
=61.85 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted Earnings model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Cash Flow model except earnings are used in the calculation instead of free cash flow.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 61.85% mean?
Foraco International (FRA:3F3) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 61.85% as of Aug. 02, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Foraco International.
Is Foraco International's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) too high?
Foraco International's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 61.85%. Overall, Foraco International has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Foraco International's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) compare to competitors?
Foraco International's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 61.85% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Foraco International. Foraco International's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 61.85%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Foraco International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foraco International (FRA:3F3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.28, compared to a current price of €1.40 — trading 9.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 61.85%. Foraco International's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Foraco International (FRA:3F3), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 61.85% as of Aug. 02, 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 Foraco International (FRA:3F3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foraco International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.40 is trading 9.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.28. GuruFocus considers Foraco International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:3F3:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): 61.85%
  • GF Value™: €1.28 vs. price of €1.40 (9.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:3F3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Foraco International Business Description

Other Exchanges FRACF:USAFAR:Canada
Address 701 Rue des Fournel, Lunel, FRA, 34400
Foraco International SA is the business of providing mineral and water drilling services and hydraulic drilling. It specializes in drilling in harsh environments and isolated locations including desert and mountainous regions. The principal sources of revenue consist of drilling contracts for companies involved in mining and water exploration. The group has its operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, North America, South America and the Asia Pacific. The company has two operating segments: Mining segment, which derives maximum revenue, encompasses drilling services for mining companies, including exploration, development, and production drilling; and Water segment provides water-related drilling services, such as water well drilling and environmental services.
74GF Score

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