CHNGQ (China Natural Gas) FCF Margin %: 8.93% (As of Sep. 2013)

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What is China Natural Gas FCF Margin %?

China Natural Gas CHNGQ -95.00% FCF Margin % is 8.93% as of Sep. 2013.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. China Natural Gas's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Sep. 2013 was $2.9 Mil. China Natural Gas's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2013 was $32.0 Mil. Therefore, China Natural Gas's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 was 8.93%.

As of today, China Natural Gas's current FCF Yield % is 0.00%.

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

CHNGQ' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.78   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -4.78

CHNGQ's FCF Margin % is not ranked
in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Industry Median: 2.58 vs CHNGQ: -4.78

China Natural Gas FCF Margin % Related Terms

China Natural Gas FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Natural Gas'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.

China Natural Gas FCF Margin % Chart

China Natural Gas Annual Data
Trend Jul03 Jul04 Jul05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12
FCF Margin %
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China Natural Gas Quarterly Data
Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13
FCF Margin % 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 42.63 -18.28 4.33 -9.70 8.93

CHNGQ vs SXEEQ, CNIG: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, China Natural Gas'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.

China Natural Gas FCF Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Natural Gas's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Natural Gas's FCF Margin % falls into.


China Natural Gas FCF Margin % Calculation

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

China Natural Gas's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2012 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2012 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2012 )
=8.48/145.281
=5.84 %

China Natural Gas's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Sep. 2013 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2013 )
=2.859/32.031
=8.93 %

* 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 8.93% mean?
China Natural Gas (CHNGQ) has a FCF Margin % of 8.93% as of Sep. 2013. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on China Natural Gas and its competitors.
Is China Natural Gas' FCF Margin % too high?
China Natural Gas' current FCF Margin % is 8.93%. The Utilities - Regulated industry median FCF Margin % is 2.58. China Natural Gas' value of 8.93% is 246.1% above this industry median.
How does China Natural Gas' FCF Margin % compare to SXEEQ and CNIG?
China Natural Gas' FCF Margin % of 8.93% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.58. China Natural Gas' value of 8.93% is 246.1% above this benchmark. 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median FCF Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 2.58, based on 497 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. China Natural Gas's current FCF Margin % of 8.93% is 246.1% 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 China Natural Gas and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Natural Gas's current FCF Margin % is 8.93%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Natural Gas stock overvalued right now?
China Natural Gas (CHNGQ) has a current FCF Margin % of 8.93%. The current FCF Margin % is 8.93% and 246.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 2.58. 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 China Natural Gas (CHNGQ), the current FCF Margin % is 8.93% as of Sep. 2013. 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.

China Natural Gas Business Description

Address 35 Tang Yan Road, 19th Floor Building B, Van Metropolis, Hi-Tech Zone, Shaanxi Province, Xian, CHN, 710065
China Natural Gas Inc through its subsidiaries engages in sales & distribution of natural gas and gasoline to commercial, industrial & residential customers, construction of pipeline networks, installation of natural gas fittings & parts for end-users.