Sandfire ResourcesASX:SFR -1.30%86 FCF Margin % is 23.40% as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 21.36. GuruFocus rates ASX:SFR with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of A$14.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 847 Metals & Mining companies, Sandfire Resources ranks better than 91.38% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sandfire Resources's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:SFR'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -26.89 Med: 21.36 Max: 45.54
Current: 27.77
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Sandfire Resources was 45.54%. The lowest was -26.89%. And the median was 21.36%.
ASX:SFR's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 91.38% of 847
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -2.17
vs ASX:SFR: 27.77
Sandfire Resources FCF Margin % Related Terms
Sandfire Resources FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sandfire Resources's FCF 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.
For the Copper subindustry, Sandfire Resources'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.
Sandfire Resources FCF Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sandfire Resources's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sandfire Resources'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.
Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) has a FCF Margin % of 23.40% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Sandfire Resources and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 21.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Sandfire Resources ranks #73 out of 847 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is Sandfire Resources' FCF Margin % too high?
Sandfire Resources' current FCF Margin % of 23.40% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 21.36. Based on the distribution chart, Sandfire Resources ranks #73 out of 847 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sandfire Resources has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sandfire Resources' FCF Margin % compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sandfire Resources ranks #73 out of 847 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Sandfire Resources in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, FCF Margin % 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 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 Sandfire Resources and its competitors. Sandfire Resources's current FCF Margin % is 23.40%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 21.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sandfire Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$14.50, compared to a current price of A$19.67 — trading 35.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 23.40%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 21.36. Sandfire Resources' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR), the current FCF Margin % is 23.40% 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.
Is Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandfire Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$19.67 is trading 35.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$14.50.
GuruFocus considers Sandfire Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SFR:
FCF Margin %: 23.40% (10% above median its 10-year median of 21.36)
GF Value™: A$14.50 vs. price of A$19.67 (35.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SFR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sandfire Resources Ltd is a copper-focused mineral exploration and development company. The company's operating segments include DeGrussa Copper operations, MATSA Copper Operations, Black Butte Copper Project, Motheo Copper Operations, and Exploration and Other. It derives key revenue from the MATSA Copper Operations segment, which consists of the Minas de Aguas Tenidas (MATSA) polymetallic mining complex in Spain and exploration and evaluation activities in Spain and Portugal. The operations comprise three underground mines and a central processing facility. The mines generate revenue from the sale of copper, zinc, and lead concentrates containing a silver by-product. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Spain, followed by China, Sweden, Malaysia, and other regions.
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