Global PVQ SE (HAM:QCE) FCF Margin %: 24.80% (As of Dec. 2011)


What is Global PVQ SE FCF Margin %?

Global PVQ SE HAM:QCE FCF Margin % is 24.80% as of Dec. 2011.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Global PVQ SE's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Dec. 2011 was €88 Mil. Global PVQ SE's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2011 was €353 Mil. Therefore, Global PVQ SE's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2011 was 24.80%.

As of today, Global PVQ SE's current FCF Yield % is 0.00%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Global PVQ SE's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:QCE' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.68   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -8.68

HAM:QCE's FCF Margin % is not ranked
in the Semiconductors industry.
Industry Median: -0.8 vs HAM:QCE: -8.68

Global PVQ SE FCF Margin % Related Terms

Global PVQ SE FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Global PVQ SE'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.

Global PVQ SE FCF Margin % Chart

Global PVQ SE Annual Data
Trend Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -5.43 -46.15 -53.15 -3.58 -8.68

Global PVQ SE Quarterly Data
Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11
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 53.68 -153.64 -13.54 25.61 24.80

HAM:QCE vs BSRC, YGEHY: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, Global PVQ SE'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.

Global PVQ SE FCF Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Global PVQ SE's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Global PVQ SE's FCF Margin % falls into.


Global PVQ SE FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Global PVQ SE's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2011 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2011 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2011 )
=-88.8/1023.1
=-8.68 %

Global PVQ SE's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2011 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Dec. 2011 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2011 )
=87.6/353.2
=24.80 %

* 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 24.80% mean?
Global PVQ SE (HAM:QCE) has a FCF Margin % of 24.80% as of Dec. 2011. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Global PVQ SE and its competitors.
Is Global PVQ SE's FCF Margin % too high?
Global PVQ SE's current FCF Margin % is 24.80%.
How does Global PVQ SE's FCF Margin % compare to BSRC and YGEHY?
Global PVQ SE's FCF Margin % of 24.80% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. 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 Semiconductors company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Semiconductors 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 Global PVQ SE and its competitors. Global PVQ SE's current FCF Margin % is 24.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global PVQ SE stock overvalued right now?
Global PVQ SE (HAM:QCE) has a current FCF Margin % of 24.80%. The current FCF Margin % is 24.80%. 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 Global PVQ SE (HAM:QCE), the current FCF Margin % is 24.80% as of Dec. 2011. 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.

Global PVQ SE Business Description

Address OT Thalheim, Sonnenallee 17-21, Bitterfeld-Wolfen, DEU, 06766
Global PVQ SE is engaged in the production of renewable energies and photovoltaic devices. The business activities of the group are under Products and Systems segments. The Products segment comprises the production and sale of solar cells from monocrystalline and polycrystalline silicon, and production and sale of corresponding modules. The Systems segment comprises the development and installation of photovoltaic systems, including both large-scale systems as well as medium-sized industrial and commercial systems. Geographically, the activities are functioned through the region of Germany.