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Lee & Man Chemical CoHKSE:00746 -2.69%71 FCF Margin % is 6.46% as of Dec. 2025, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 11.69. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00746 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$3.92 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Chemicals companies, Lee & Man Chemical Co ranks better than 85.34% on this metric.
Lee & Man Chemical Co FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lee & Man 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Lee & Man 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.
Lee & Man Chemical Co FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lee & Man Chemical Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lee & Man Chemical Co'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.
Lee & Man Chemical Co (HKSE:00746) has a FCF Margin % of 6.46% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Lee & Man Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 11.69. Over the past decade, Lee & Man Chemical Co's FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.36 to 21.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Lee & Man Chemical Co ranks #231 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 14.7%.
Is Lee & Man Chemical Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Lee & Man Chemical Co's current FCF Margin % of 6.46% is 45% below median its 10-year median of 11.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 21.61. The Chemicals industry median FCF Margin % is 2.04. Lee & Man Chemical Co's value of 6.46% is 217.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lee & Man Chemical Co ranks #231 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lee & Man Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lee & Man Chemical Co's FCF Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lee & Man Chemical Co ranks #231 out of 1576 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Lee & Man Chemical Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.04. Lee & Man Chemical Co's value of 6.46% is 217.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Lee & Man Chemical Co's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.36 to 21.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.69 vs. the industry median of 2.04, Lee & Man Chemical Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 2.04, based on 1,576 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. Lee & Man Chemical Co's current FCF Margin % of 6.46% is 217.4% 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 Lee & Man Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lee & Man Chemical Co's current FCF Margin % is 6.46%, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 11.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lee & Man Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee & Man Chemical Co (HKSE:00746) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$3.92, compared to a current price of HK$4.70 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 6.46%, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 11.69 and 217.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.04. Lee & Man Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Lee & Man Chemical Co (HKSE:00746), the current FCF Margin % is 6.46% as of Dec. 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 Lee & Man Chemical Co (HKSE:00746) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee & Man Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$4.70 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$3.92.
GuruFocus considers Lee & Man Chemical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00746:
FCF Margin %: 6.46% (45% below median its 10-year median of 11.69)
GF Value™: HK$3.92 vs. price of HK$4.70 (19.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 217.4% above the Chemicals median (#231 of 1576)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00746 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lee & Man Chemical Co Ltd is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in the manufacture and sale of chemical products. Its products include Polymers, Basic Chemicals, Food / Water Additives, Paper Additives, and Lithium Ion Battery Additives. Its segment includes the Chemical segment manufacture and sale of chemical products; and the Property segment engaged in the development and sale of properties, properties held for rental, and supply of related property services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Chemical segment. Its operations of the two segments are both located in the PRC. Its revenue of the Group's from external customers is derived from the PRC.
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