Microwave Chemical Co (FRA:JY5) FCF Margin %: -37.14% (As of Sep. 2025)

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FRA:JY5 Microwave Chemical Co Ltd FRA:JY5
70 GF Score
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GF Value €4.47
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What is Microwave Chemical Co FCF Margin %?

Microwave Chemical Co FRA:JY5 +0.50% 70 FCF Margin % is -37.14% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:JY5 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.47. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,577 Chemicals companies, Microwave Chemical Co ranks worse than 93.09% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Microwave Chemical Co's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was €-0.73 Mil. Microwave Chemical Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was €1.96 Mil. Therefore, Microwave Chemical Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -37.14%.

As of today, Microwave Chemical Co's current FCF Yield % is -2.48%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Microwave Chemical Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:JY5' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -78.66   Med: -18.37   Max: 14.15
Current: -40.67


During the past 7 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Microwave Chemical Co was 14.15%. The lowest was -78.66%. And the median was -18.37%.

FRA:JY5's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
93.09% of 1577 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.92 vs FRA:JY5: -40.67


Microwave Chemical Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


Microwave Chemical Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Microwave Chemical Co'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.

Microwave Chemical Co FCF Margin % Chart

Microwave Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -40.90 14.14 -4.86 -13.98 0.00

Microwave Chemical Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar20 Mar21 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 1.17 -14.77 -13.78 -37.14 0.00

FRA:JY5 vs DOW: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Microwave Chemical Co'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.


Microwave Chemical Co FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Microwave Chemical Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Microwave Chemical Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Microwave Chemical Co FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Microwave Chemical Co's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Mar. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2025 )
=-1.395/9.981
=-13.98 %

Microwave Chemical Co's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-0.728/1.96
=-37.14 %

* 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 -37.14% mean?
Microwave Chemical Co (FRA:JY5) has a FCF Margin % of -37.14% as of Sep. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Microwave Chemical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Microwave Chemical Co ranks #1468 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 93.1%.
Is Microwave Chemical Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Microwave Chemical Co's current FCF Margin % is -37.14%. Based on the distribution chart, Microwave Chemical Co ranks #1468 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Microwave Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microwave Chemical Co's FCF Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Microwave Chemical Co ranks #1468 out of 1577 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Microwave Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.92. 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 1.92, based on 1,577 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 Microwave Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Microwave Chemical Co's current FCF Margin % is -37.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microwave Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Microwave Chemical Co (FRA:JY5) has a current FCF Margin % of -37.14%. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.47, compared to a current price of €3.99 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -37.14%. Microwave Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Microwave Chemical Co (FRA:JY5), the current FCF Margin % is -37.14% 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 Microwave Chemical Co (FRA:JY5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microwave Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.99 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.47.

Key valuation signals for FRA:JY5:

  • FCF Margin %: -37.14%
  • GF Value™: €4.47 vs. price of €3.99 (10.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:JY5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Microwave Chemical Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 9227:Japan
Address 1-6-1 Hirabayashi Minami, Suminoe Ward, Osaka, JPN
Microwave Chemical Co Ltd is engaged in providing solutions from research and development to engineering, utilizing a microwave chemistry technology platform.
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