Future (FRA:FNWA) OCF Margin %: 19.85% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


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What is Future OCF Margin %?

Future FRA:FNWA 61 OCF Margin % is 19.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 21.86. GuruFocus rates FRA:FNWA with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,017 Media - Diversified companies, Future ranks better than 75.12% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Future's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €79.9 Mil. Future's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €402.6 Mil. Therefore, Future's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.85%.

As of today, Future's current OCF Yield % is 43.12%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Future's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:FNWA' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.39   Med: 21.86   Max: 27.31
Current: 15.78


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Future was 27.31%. The lowest was 3.39%. And the median was 21.86%.

FRA:FNWA's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
75.12% of 1017 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 5.9 vs FRA:FNWA: 15.78


Future OCF Margin % Related Terms


Future OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Future's OCF 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.

Future OCF Margin % Chart

Future Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 27.31 24.55 23.17 21.54 15.87

Future Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 24.70 18.43 19.71 11.83 19.85

FRA:FNWA vs NYT, WLY: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Future's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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.


Future OCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Future's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Future's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Future OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Future's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=135.054/851.079
=15.87 %

Future's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=79.926/402.629
=19.85 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of 19.85% mean?
Future (FRA:FNWA) has a OCF Margin % of 19.85% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Future and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.86. Over the past decade, Future's OCF Margin % has ranged from 3.39 to 27.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Future ranks #253 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is Future's OCF Margin % too high?
Future's current OCF Margin % of 19.85% is near median its 10-year median of 21.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.39 to a high of 27.31. The Media - Diversified industry median OCF Margin % is 5.90. Future's value of 19.85% is 236.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Future ranks #253 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Future has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Future's OCF Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Future ranks #253 out of 1017 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Future in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.90. Future's value of 19.85% is 236.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Future's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 3.39 to 27.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.86 vs. the industry median of 5.90, Future 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 OCF Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median OCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 5.90, based on 1,017 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Future's current OCF Margin % of 19.85% is 236.4% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Future and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Future's current OCF Margin % is 19.85%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Future stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future (FRA:FNWA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.11, compared to a current price of €3.30 — trading 63.8% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 19.85%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.86 and 236.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 5.90. Future's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Future (FRA:FNWA), the current OCF Margin % is 19.85% 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 Future (FRA:FNWA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.30 is trading 63.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €9.11. GuruFocus considers Future to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FNWA:

  • OCF Margin %: 19.85% (near median its 10-year median of 21.86)
  • GF Value™: €9.11 vs. price of €3.30 (63.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 236.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#253 of 1017)

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


Future Business Description

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Future PLC is a platform for specialist media underpinned by proprietary technology and enabled by data, with diversified revenue streams. It focuses on various areas which include technology, games, films, music, and photography under brands such as Louder, Tom's Guide, PC Gamer, Digital Camera World, Marie Claire, and others. The company functions through the following divisions; the Media division which generates maximum revenue includes income from digital advertising, affiliate revenue for products, rewards, price comparison and events; and the Magazine division includes revenue associated with digital or printed magazines or bookazines from advertising, to subscriptions, to newstrade. Its reportable segments include the United Kingdom which derives key revenue, and the United States.
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