Patel Chem Specialities (BOM:544460) FCF Margin %: -2.11% (As of Mar. 2026)

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BOM:544460 Patel Chem Specialities Ltd BOM:544460
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What is Patel Chem Specialities FCF Margin %?

Patel Chem Specialities BOM:544460 +1.59% 18 FCF Margin % is -2.11% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:544460 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,578 Chemicals companies, Patel Chem Specialities ranks worse than 73.51% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Patel Chem Specialities's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-16 Mil. Patel Chem Specialities's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹761 Mil. Therefore, Patel Chem Specialities's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.11%.

As of today, Patel Chem Specialities's current FCF Yield % is -3.44%.

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

BOM:544460' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.86   Med: -4.96   Max: 3.29
Current: -5.77


During the past 5 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Patel Chem Specialities was 3.29%. The lowest was -7.86%. And the median was -4.96%.

BOM:544460's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
73.51% of 1578 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.985 vs BOM:544460: -5.77


Patel Chem Specialities FCF Margin % Related Terms


Patel Chem Specialities FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Patel Chem Specialities'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.

Patel Chem Specialities FCF Margin % Chart

Patel Chem Specialities Annual Data
Trend Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
FCF Margin %
-4.96 -2.81 3.29 -7.86 -5.77

Patel Chem Specialities Semi-Annual Data
Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 -10.33 -2.11

BOM:544460 vs DOW: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Patel Chem Specialities'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.


Patel Chem Specialities FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Patel Chem Specialities's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Patel Chem Specialities's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Patel Chem Specialities FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Patel Chem Specialities'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 )
=-79.269/1372.633
=-5.77 %

Patel Chem Specialities'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 )
=-16.072/761.052
=-2.11 %

* 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 -2.11% mean?
Patel Chem Specialities (BOM:544460) has a FCF Margin % of -2.11% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Patel Chem Specialities and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Patel Chem Specialities ranks #1160 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is Patel Chem Specialities' FCF Margin % too high?
Patel Chem Specialities' current FCF Margin % is -2.11%. Based on the distribution chart, Patel Chem Specialities ranks #1160 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Patel Chem Specialities has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Patel Chem Specialities' FCF Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Patel Chem Specialities ranks #1160 out of 1578 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Patel Chem Specialities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.99. 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 Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.99, based on 1,578 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 Patel Chem Specialities and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Patel Chem Specialities's current FCF Margin % is -2.11%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Patel Chem Specialities stock overvalued right now?
Patel Chem Specialities (BOM:544460) has a current FCF Margin % of -2.11%. The current FCF Margin % is -2.11%. Patel Chem Specialities' overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 2 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 Patel Chem Specialities (BOM:544460), the current FCF Margin % is -2.11% 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.

Patel Chem Specialities Business Description

Address Vatva Road, Plot No. 272/4-5, Phase II, G.I.D.C Industrial Estate, Ahmedabad, GJ, IND, 382445
Patel Chem Specialities Ltd operates in the field of specialty chemicals, particularly focusing on the production of cellulose-based excipients. It manufactures a diverse products that are critical to various industries, including pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, cosmetics, and numerous industrial applications. These chemicals are fundamental in the formulation of essential products such as tablets, food additives, personal care items, and industrial formulations. Its products play vital roles as binders, disintegrants, thickeners, stabilizers, and gelling agents, each serving a specialized function across multiple sectors.
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