STP&I PCL (BKK:STPI-R) Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 0.07 (As of Mar. 2026) — 30% Below Median

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What is STP&I PCL Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow?

STP&I PCL BKK:STPI-R 57 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 0.10. GuruFocus rates BKK:STPI-R with a GF Score™ of 57/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,895 Industrial Products companies, STP&I PCL ranks better than 90.29% on this metric.

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. It’s also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not.

STP&I PCL's Capital Expenditure for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿-10.52 Mil. Its Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿154.61 Mil.

Hence, STP&I PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.07.


STP&I PCL  (BKK:STPI-R) Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Explanation

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s Cash Flow from Operations is being devoted to Capital Expenditure. It is a good indicator in terms of how much the company is focused on growth. In general, a high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio indicates that the company is investing more in physical assets and is focused on growth and expansion. Conversely, lower ratio could indicate that a company has reached maturity and is no longer pursuing aggressive growth.

Moreover, the ratio is also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not. If the ratio is large, then the company tends to be capital intensive. Lower ratio suggests that it’s a capital-light business. The ratio can be combined with ROIC % to identify whether the company is an asset-light business that has a high return on invested capital. This is one question investors commonly ask to see if a company qualifies as a good company.


STP&I PCL Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Related Terms


STP&I PCL Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Historical Data

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The historical data trend for STP&I PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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.

STP&I PCL Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Chart

STP&I PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.03 0.00 0.06 0.23 0.10

STP&I PCL Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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 0.18 0.09 0.03 0.15 0.07

BKK:STPI-R vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, STP&I PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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.


STP&I PCL Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, STP&I PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where STP&I PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.



STP&I PCL Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Calculation

STP&I PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow=- Capital Expenditure / Cash Flow from Operations
=- (-115.002) / 1145.775
=0.10

STP&I PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow=- Capital Expenditure / Cash Flow from Operations
=- (-10.522) / 154.614
=0.07

* 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.

What does a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.07 mean?
STP&I PCL (BKK:STPI-R) has a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.07 as of Mar. 2026. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on STP&I PCL and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 0.10. Over the past decade, STP&I PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.03 to 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, STP&I PCL ranks #184 out of 1895 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 9.7%.
Is STP&I PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
STP&I PCL's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.07 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.51. The Industrial Products industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.42. STP&I PCL's value of 0.07 is 83.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, STP&I PCL ranks #184 out of 1895 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, STP&I PCL has a GF Score™ of 57/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STP&I PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, STP&I PCL ranks #184 out of 1895 companies for Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This places STP&I PCL in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.42. STP&I PCL's value of 0.07 is 83.3% below this benchmark. Historically, STP&I PCL's own Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.03 to 0.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.10 vs. the industry median of 0.42, STP&I PCL 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for an Industrial Products company?
The median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Industrial Products companies is 0.42, based on 1,895 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. STP&I PCL's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.07 is 83.3% 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on STP&I PCL and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. STP&I PCL's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.07, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STP&I PCL stock overvalued right now?
STP&I PCL (BKK:STPI-R) has a current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.07. The current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.07, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.10 and 83.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 0.42. STP&I PCL's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow calculated?
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For STP&I PCL (BKK:STPI-R), the current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.07 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.

STP&I PCL Business Description

Other Exchanges STPI:Thailand
Address Sukhumvit 21 Road (Asoke), 32/24, 3rd Floor, Sino-Thai Tower, Kwaeng Klongtoey Nua, Khet Wattana, Bangkok, THA, 10110
STP&I PCL is engaged in steel fabrication work, and the manufacture of boilers and pressure vessels. Its products include Steel structure, Piping, Module providing services to engineering, fabrication and construction sectors. The company operates in five reportable segments namely, The fabrication work for construction and industrial purpose, Sale of electricity and servicing of electricity, Rental of property, and production and Distribution of hemp products. It has a business presence in Thailand, Spain, Japan, England, Sri Lanka and other countries.