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Sao MartinhoBSP:SMTO3 -1.53%83 FCF Margin % is 53.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 391% above its 10-year median of 10.79. GuruFocus rates BSP:SMTO3 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of R$25.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Chemicals companies, Sao Martinho ranks better than 78.81% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Sao Martinho's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1,189 Mil. Sao Martinho's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$2,244 Mil. Therefore, Sao Martinho's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 53.01%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sao Martinho's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:SMTO3'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.32 Med: 10.79 Max: 18.52
Current: 9.51
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Sao Martinho was 18.52%. The lowest was -1.32%. And the median was 10.79%.
BSP:SMTO3's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 78.81% of 1576
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.965
vs BSP:SMTO3: 9.51
Sao Martinho FCF Margin % Related Terms
Sao Martinho FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sao Martinho'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.
BSP:SMTO3 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sao Martinho'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.
Sao Martinho FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sao Martinho's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sao Martinho'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.
Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3) has a FCF Margin % of 53.01% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Sao Martinho and its competitors. This is 391% above median its historical median of 10.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Sao Martinho ranks #334 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is Sao Martinho's FCF Margin % too high?
Sao Martinho's current FCF Margin % of 53.01% is 391% above median its 10-year median of 10.79. The Chemicals industry median FCF Margin % is 1.97. Sao Martinho's value of 53.01% is 2597.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sao Martinho ranks #334 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sao Martinho has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sao Martinho's FCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sao Martinho ranks #334 out of 1576 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Sao Martinho in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.97. Sao Martinho's value of 53.01% is 2597.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.79 vs. the industry median of 1.97, Sao Martinho has consistently been above 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 FCF Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.97, based on 1,576 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. Sao Martinho's current FCF Margin % of 53.01% is 2597.7% above 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 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 Sao Martinho and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sao Martinho's current FCF Margin % is 53.01%, which is 391% above median its own 10-year median of 10.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sao Martinho stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$25.49, compared to a current price of R$16.12 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 53.01%, which is 391% above median its 10-year median of 10.79 and 2597.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.97. Sao Martinho's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 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 Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3), the current FCF Margin % is 53.01% 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.
Is Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sao Martinho stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$16.12 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$25.49.
GuruFocus considers Sao Martinho to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:SMTO3:
FCF Margin %: 53.01% (391% above median its 10-year median of 10.79)
GF Value™: R$25.49 vs. price of R$16.12 (36.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2597.7% above the Chemicals median (#334 of 1576)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:SMTO3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sao Martinho SA operates the following segments: sugar, ethanol, electricity, real estate ventures, Yeast, and other products. Sales of sugar and ethanol, both of which the company produces with sugar cane, comprise the vast majority of the company's revenue. Sao Martinho produces sugar and ethanol in its four Brazilian mills. The company derives its sugar cane mostly from its own plantations, agricultural partnerships, shareholders, and related companies. Sao Martinho exports most of its sugar, and it sells most of its ethanol domestically.
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