Tianqi Lithium (HKSE:09696) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: HK$3.36 (As of Jun. 2026)

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HKSE:09696 Tianqi Lithium Corp HKSE:09696
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Price HK$30.70
GF Value HK$29.58
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Tianqi Lithium Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Tianqi Lithium HKSE:09696 +1.86% 91 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is HK$3.36 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:09696 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$29.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Tianqi Lithium's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was HK$1.294. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is HK$3.36 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Tianqi Lithium's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -1.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 19.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 82.40% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Tianqi Lithium was 147.60% per year. The lowest was -3.60% per year. And the median was 106.60% per year.

As of today (2026-09-16), Tianqi Lithium's current stock price is HK$30.70. Tianqi Lithium's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was HK$3.36. Tianqi Lithium's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 9.15.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Tianqi Lithium was 657.50. The lowest was 9.74. And the median was 86.24.


Tianqi Lithium  (HKSE:09696) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Tianqi Lithium's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=30.70/3.356
=9.15

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Tianqi Lithium was 657.50. The lowest was 9.74. And the median was 86.24.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Tianqi Lithium Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Tianqi Lithium Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tianqi Lithium's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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.

Tianqi Lithium Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Tianqi Lithium Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.39 2.01 3.43 3.50 3.43

Tianqi Lithium Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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 3.36 3.34 3.32 3.27 3.36

HKSE:09696 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Tianqi Lithium's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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.


Tianqi Lithium Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tianqi Lithium's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tianqi Lithium's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Tianqi Lithium Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Tianqi Lithium's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=1.294/116.0564*116.0564
=1.294

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 116.0564.

Tianqi Lithium Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201609 0.384 102.400 0.435
201612 0.285 102.600 0.322
201703 0.414 103.200 0.466
201706 0.247 103.100 0.278
201709 0.580 104.100 0.647
201712 0.131 104.500 0.145
201803 0.089 105.300 0.098
201806 0.076 104.900 0.084
201809 -0.011 106.600 -0.012
201812 0.093 106.500 0.101
201903 -0.553 107.700 -0.596
201906 -0.025 107.700 -0.027
201909 -0.329 109.800 -0.348
201912 0.205 111.200 0.214
202003 -0.208 112.300 -0.215
202006 -0.002 110.400 -0.002
202009 0.232 111.700 0.241
202012 0.045 111.500 0.047
202103 0.208 112.662 0.214
202106 0.140 111.769 0.145
202109 0.439 112.215 0.454
202112 0.690 113.108 0.708
202203 2.732 114.335 2.773
202206 2.814 114.558 2.851
202209 2.816 115.339 2.834
202212 6.326 115.116 6.378
202303 2.954 115.116 2.978
202306 5.204 114.558 5.272
202309 4.440 115.339 4.468
202312 1.016 114.781 1.027
202403 1.246 115.227 1.255
202406 -1.140 114.781 -1.153
202409 0.490 115.785 0.491
202412 0.323 114.893 0.326
202503 0.045 115.116 0.045
202506 -0.032 114.907 -0.032
202509 -0.177 115.471 -0.178
202512 -0.237 115.832 -0.237
202603 -0.232 116.303 -0.232
202606 1.294 116.056 1.294

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of HK$3.36 mean?
Tianqi Lithium (HKSE:09696) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of HK$3.36 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Tianqi Lithium and its competitors.
Is Tianqi Lithium's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Tianqi Lithium's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is HK$3.36. Overall, Tianqi Lithium has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tianqi Lithium's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to LIN and SHW?
Tianqi Lithium's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of HK$3.36 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Chemicals company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Tianqi Lithium and its competitors. Tianqi Lithium's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is HK$3.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tianqi Lithium stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianqi Lithium (HKSE:09696) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$29.58, compared to a current price of HK$30.70 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is HK$3.36. Tianqi Lithium's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Tianqi Lithium (HKSE:09696), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is HK$3.36 as of Jun. 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 Tianqi Lithium (HKSE:09696) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianqi Lithium stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$30.70 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$29.58. GuruFocus considers Tianqi Lithium to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:09696:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: HK$3.36
  • GF Value™: HK$29.58 vs. price of HK$30.70 (3.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:09696 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tianqi Lithium Business Description

Address No. 166, Hongliang West 1st Street, Tianfu New District, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, CHN, 610299
Tianqi Lithium is a leading new energy materials company headquartered in Sichuan, China. The company is the largest producer of mined lithium globally in terms of output and is ranked third in terms of revenue generated from lithium, according to Wood Mackenzie. It is also the world's fourth largest and Asia's second largest lithium compound producer, as measured by production output, according to the same source. Tianqi is the only lithium producer in China that achieved 100% self-sufficiency and has fully vertically integrated lithium mines. The firm operates in critical stages of the lithium value chain, including: 1) mining of lithium ore and manufacturing of lithium concentrate; and 2) manufacturing of lithium compounds and derivatives.
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