Popular Foundations (BOM:544259) FCF Margin %: -13.17% (As of Mar. 2026)

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BOM:544259 Popular Foundations Ltd BOM:544259
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What is Popular Foundations FCF Margin %?

Popular Foundations BOM:544259 -2.60% 35 FCF Margin % is -13.17% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:544259 with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,771 Construction companies, Popular Foundations ranks worse than 75.38% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Popular Foundations's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-36.6 Mil. Popular Foundations's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹277.8 Mil. Therefore, Popular Foundations's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -13.17%.

As of today, Popular Foundations's current FCF Yield % is -5.33%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Popular Foundations's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:544259' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.32   Med: -6.69   Max: 5.34
Current: -5.28


During the past 6 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Popular Foundations was 5.34%. The lowest was -19.32%. And the median was -6.69%.

BOM:544259's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
75.38% of 1771 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.63 vs BOM:544259: -5.28


Popular Foundations FCF Margin % Related Terms


Popular Foundations FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Popular Foundations'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.

Popular Foundations FCF Margin % Chart

Popular Foundations Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -8.10 5.34 -15.48 -19.32 -5.28

Popular Foundations Semi-Annual Data
Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -18.15 -40.70 -4.53 1.17 -13.17

BOM:544259 vs PWR, FIX, EME: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Popular Foundations'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.


Popular Foundations FCF Margin % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Popular Foundations's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Popular Foundations's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Popular Foundations FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Popular Foundations's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-32.6/617.859
=-5.28 %

Popular Foundations's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-36.588/277.768
=-13.17 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -13.17% mean?
Popular Foundations (BOM:544259) has a FCF Margin % of -13.17% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Popular Foundations and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Popular Foundations ranks #1335 out of 1771 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 75.4%.
Is Popular Foundations' FCF Margin % too high?
Popular Foundations' current FCF Margin % is -13.17%. Based on the distribution chart, Popular Foundations ranks #1335 out of 1771 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Popular Foundations has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Popular Foundations' FCF Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Popular Foundations ranks #1335 out of 1771 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Popular Foundations in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.63. 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 Construction company?
The median FCF Margin % among Construction companies is 2.63, based on 1,771 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. 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 Popular Foundations and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Popular Foundations's current FCF Margin % is -13.17%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Popular Foundations stock overvalued right now?
Popular Foundations (BOM:544259) has a current FCF Margin % of -13.17%. The current FCF Margin % is -13.17%. Popular Foundations' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 10 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 Popular Foundations (BOM:544259), the current FCF Margin % is -13.17% 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.

Popular Foundations Business Description

Address New No. 32/1, 32/2, Old No. 9/1, 9/2, Kamatchi Apartment, 10th Avenue, Ashok Nagar, Chennai, TN, IND, 600083
Popular Foundations Ltd is a company engaged in engineering and construction activities, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions within the construction sector. The company is recognized for its expertise in handling a diverse range of projects, including commercial buildings, hotels, factories, art centres, residential buildings, and educational institutions. It is committed to delivering quality construction services that meet the specific needs of its clients across various industries.
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