HCGS (HighCom Global Security) FCF Margin %: -8.38% (As of Dec. 2018)


What is HighCom Global Security FCF Margin %?

HighCom Global Security HCGS FCF Margin % is -8.38% as of Dec. 2018.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. HighCom Global Security's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Dec. 2018 was $-0.22 Mil. HighCom Global Security's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2018 was $2.57 Mil. Therefore, HighCom Global Security's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was -8.38%.

As of today, HighCom Global Security's current FCF Yield % is 0.00%.

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

HCGS' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.29   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -5.29

HCGS's FCF Margin % is not ranked
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 3.495 vs HCGS: -5.29

HighCom Global Security FCF Margin % Related Terms

HighCom Global Security FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HighCom Global Security'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.

HighCom Global Security FCF Margin % Chart

HighCom Global Security Annual Data
Trend Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.09 4.85 3.44 7.51 -5.28

HighCom Global Security Quarterly Data
Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18
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 14.28 -18.63 -0.18 3.98 -8.38

HCGS vs DTII, UUU, GWSN: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, HighCom Global Security'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.

HighCom Global Security FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, HighCom Global Security's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


HighCom Global Security FCF Margin % Calculation

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

HighCom Global Security's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2018 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2018 )
=-0.395/7.483
=-5.28 %

HighCom Global Security's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Dec. 2018 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2018 )
=-0.215/2.565
=-8.38 %

* 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 -8.38% mean?
HighCom Global Security (HCGS) has a FCF Margin % of -8.38% as of Dec. 2018. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on HighCom Global Security and its competitors.
Is HighCom Global Security's FCF Margin % too high?
HighCom Global Security's current FCF Margin % is -8.38%.
How does HighCom Global Security's FCF Margin % compare to DTII and UUU?
HighCom Global Security's FCF Margin % of -8.38% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.50. 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 Business Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.50, based on 1,070 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 HighCom Global Security and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HighCom Global Security's current FCF Margin % is -8.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HighCom Global Security stock overvalued right now?
HighCom Global Security (HCGS) has a current FCF Margin % of -8.38%. The current FCF Margin % is -8.38%. 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 HighCom Global Security (HCGS), the current FCF Margin % is -8.38% as of Dec. 2018. 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.

HighCom Global Security Business Description

Address 2901 East 4th Avenue, Unit J, Columbus, OH, USA, 43219
HighCom Global Security Inc is a provider of equipment and services for the security and defense industries. It acquires, manages and builds businesses which provide specialized, mission-critical solutions that address the needs of its customers. The company's businesses continuously develops solutions that enable customers to achieve their objectives. Its HighCom Armor division provides high performance and affordable body armor, personal protective equipment, and armor systems and related accessories, while its BlastGard division has patented BlastWrap technology that acts as a virtual tent to effectively mitigate blast effects and suppress post-blast fires.