Emperor Capital Group (FRA:HQF) FCF Margin %: 495.09% (As of Mar. 2026) — 435% Above Median

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What is Emperor Capital Group FCF Margin %?

Emperor Capital Group FRA:HQF -9.09% FCF Margin % is 495.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 435% above its 10-year median of 92.49. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 538 Credit Services companies, Emperor Capital Group ranks better than 96.84% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Emperor Capital Group's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €57.73 Mil. Emperor Capital Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €11.66 Mil. Therefore, Emperor Capital Group's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 495.09%.

As of today, Emperor Capital Group's current FCF Yield % is 218.30%.

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

FRA:HQF' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -174.74   Med: 92.49   Max: 468.98
Current: 379.52

During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Emperor Capital Group was 468.98%. The lowest was -174.74%. And the median was 92.49%.

FRA:HQF's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
96.84% of 538 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: -0.31 vs FRA:HQF: 379.52

Emperor Capital Group FCF Margin % Related Terms

Emperor Capital Group FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Emperor Capital Group'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.

Emperor Capital Group FCF Margin % Chart

Emperor Capital Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
FCF Margin %
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Emperor Capital Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 132.03 155.25 310.61 297.35 495.09

FRA:HQF vs V, MA, AXP: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Emperor Capital Group'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.

Emperor Capital Group FCF Margin % vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Emperor Capital Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Emperor Capital Group's FCF Margin % falls into.


Emperor Capital Group FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Emperor Capital Group's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=109.651/36.014
=304.47 %

Emperor Capital Group'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 )
=57.732/11.661
=495.09 %

* 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 495.09% mean?
Emperor Capital Group (FRA:HQF) has a FCF Margin % of 495.09% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Emperor Capital Group and its competitors. This is 435% above median its historical median of 92.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Emperor Capital Group ranks #17 out of 538 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is Emperor Capital Group's FCF Margin % too high?
Emperor Capital Group's current FCF Margin % of 495.09% is 435% above median its 10-year median of 92.49. Based on the distribution chart, Emperor Capital Group ranks #17 out of 538 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Emperor Capital Group's FCF Margin % compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Emperor Capital Group ranks #17 out of 538 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Emperor Capital Group in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Credit Services company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Credit Services industry context. 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 Emperor Capital Group and its competitors. Emperor Capital Group's current FCF Margin % is 495.09%, which is 435% above median its own 10-year median of 92.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emperor Capital Group stock overvalued right now?
Emperor Capital Group (FRA:HQF) has a current FCF Margin % of 495.09%. The current FCF Margin % is 495.09%, which is 435% above median its 10-year median of 92.49. 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 Emperor Capital Group (FRA:HQF), the current FCF Margin % is 495.09% 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.

Emperor Capital Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 00717:Hong Kong
Address 288 Hennessy Road, 23-24th Floor, Emperor Group Centre, Wanchai, Hong Kong, HKG
Emperor Capital Group Ltd is principally engaged in providing financial services. The company has three reportable segments: Financing, which offers margin financing and money-lending services and handling services for securities, options, and futures; Global Financial Markets, which provides international brokerage, wealth management, and asset management services; and Corporate Finance, which offers corporate finance advisory services. The Global Financial Markets segment accounts for the majority of the company's total revenue. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Hong Kong, with a small portion from the U.S. and other areas.