Deswell IndustriesDSWL +5.58%64 FCF Margin % is 5.74% as of Sep. 2025, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 7.14. GuruFocus rates DSWL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,469 Hardware companies, Deswell Industries ranks better than 92.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Deswell Industries's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DSWL'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.26 Med: 7.14 Max: 19.53
Current: 18.8
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Deswell Industries was 19.53%. The lowest was -7.26%. And the median was 7.14%.
DSWL's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 92.71% of 2469
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.63
vs DSWL: 18.80
Deswell Industries FCF Margin % Related Terms
Deswell Industries FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deswell Industries'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 Electronic Components subindustry, Deswell Industries'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.
Deswell Industries FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Deswell Industries's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deswell Industries'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.
Deswell Industries (DSWL) has a FCF Margin % of 5.74% as of Sep. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Deswell Industries and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 7.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Deswell Industries ranks #180 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is Deswell Industries' FCF Margin % too high?
Deswell Industries' current FCF Margin % of 5.74% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 7.14. The Hardware industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Deswell Industries' value of 5.74% is 811.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deswell Industries ranks #180 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Deswell Industries has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deswell Industries' FCF Margin % compare to WBX and HOLO?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Deswell Industries ranks #180 out of 2469 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Deswell Industries in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Deswell Industries' value of 5.74% is 811.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.14 vs. the industry median of 0.63, Deswell Industries 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 Hardware company?
The median FCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 0.63, based on 2,469 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. Deswell Industries's current FCF Margin % of 5.74% is 811.1% 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 Deswell Industries and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deswell Industries's current FCF Margin % is 5.74%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 7.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deswell Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deswell Industries (DSWL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.17, compared to a current price of $3.88 — trading 78.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 5.74%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 7.14 and 811.1% above the Hardware industry median of 0.63. Deswell Industries' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 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 Deswell Industries (DSWL), the current FCF Margin % is 5.74% as of Sep. 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 Deswell Industries (DSWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deswell Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.88 is trading 78.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.17.
GuruFocus considers Deswell Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DSWL:
FCF Margin %: 5.74% (20% below median its 10-year median of 7.14)
GF Value™: $2.17 vs. price of $3.88 (78.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 811.1% above the Hardware median (#180 of 2469)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deswell Industries Inc is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of injection-molded plastic parts and components. In addition, it also offers manufacturing services for electronic products and subassemblies and manufactures metallic molds and accessory parts for original equipment manufacturers and contract manufacturers. The company conducts all of its manufacturing activities at separate plastics, electronics and metallic operation factories located in the People's Republic of China. It operates through the Plastic Injection Molding and Electronic Products Assembling segments. The firm offers products such as automobile components, medical testing equipment, parts for audio equipment, av receivers, active subwoofers, digital system key sets, communication products and others.
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