Deep Source Holdings (HKSE:00990) FCF Margin %: -7.25% (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:00990 Deep Source Holdings Ltd HKSE:00990
53 GF Score
Price HK$0.51
GF Value HK$0.22
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What is Deep Source Holdings FCF Margin %?

Deep Source Holdings HKSE:00990 -3.77% 53 FCF Margin % is -7.25% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00990 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 612 Steel companies, Deep Source Holdings ranks better than 80.07% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Deep Source Holdings's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-813 Mil. Deep Source Holdings's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$11,220 Mil. Therefore, Deep Source Holdings's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -7.25%.

As of today, Deep Source Holdings's current FCF Yield % is 20.65%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Deep Source Holdings's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:00990' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.7   Med: 12.17   Max: 65.93
Current: 7.29


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Deep Source Holdings was 65.93%. The lowest was -6.70%. And the median was 12.17%.

HKSE:00990's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
80.07% of 612 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.05 vs HKSE:00990: 7.29


Deep Source Holdings FCF Margin % Related Terms


Deep Source Holdings FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deep Source Holdings'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.

Deep Source Holdings FCF Margin % Chart

Deep Source Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Deep Source Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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HKSE:00990 vs NUE, STLD, RS: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Deep Source Holdings'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.


Deep Source Holdings FCF Margin % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Deep Source Holdings's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Deep Source Holdings's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Deep Source Holdings FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Deep Source Holdings's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1556.444/21352.287
=7.29 %

Deep Source Holdings's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-813.182/11219.799
=-7.25 %

* 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 -7.25% mean?
Deep Source Holdings (HKSE:00990) has a FCF Margin % of -7.25% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Deep Source Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Deep Source Holdings ranks #122 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Deep Source Holdings' FCF Margin % too high?
Deep Source Holdings' current FCF Margin % is -7.25%. Based on the distribution chart, Deep Source Holdings ranks #122 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Deep Source Holdings has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deep Source Holdings' FCF Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Deep Source Holdings ranks #122 out of 612 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Deep Source Holdings in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.05. 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 Steel company?
The median FCF Margin % among Steel companies is 1.05, based on 612 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 Deep Source Holdings and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deep Source Holdings's current FCF Margin % is -7.25%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deep Source Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deep Source Holdings (HKSE:00990) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.22, compared to a current price of HK$0.51 — trading 131.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -7.25%. Deep Source Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 Deep Source Holdings (HKSE:00990), the current FCF Margin % is -7.25% 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 Deep Source Holdings (HKSE:00990) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deep Source Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.51 is trading 131.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.22. GuruFocus considers Deep Source Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00990:

  • FCF Margin %: -7.25%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.22 vs. price of HK$0.51 (131.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00990 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Deep Source Holdings Business Description

Address 168-200 Connaught Road Central, Unit 3401-03, 34th Floor, China Merchants Tower, Shun Tak Centre, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, HKG
Deep Source Holdings Ltd and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in two business segments. The distribution, trading, and processing business segment involves the distribution, trading, and processing of bulk commodities and related products in Hong Kong, Singapore, and the People's Republic of China. Financial services business segment that involves the provision of securities and derivatives financial services, margin financing, and fund management in Hong Kong and Singapore. It generates a vast majority of revenues from the distribution, trading, and processing segment in Singapore.
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