Zhong Ao Home Group (HKSE:01538) FCF Margin %: 20.00% (As of Dec. 2025) — 230% Above Median

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HKSE:01538 Zhong Ao Home Group Ltd HKSE:01538
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What is Zhong Ao Home Group FCF Margin %?

Zhong Ao Home Group HKSE:01538 -4.96% 50 FCF Margin % is 20.00% as of Dec. 2025, which is 230% above its 10-year median of 6.06. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01538 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,750 Real Estate companies, Zhong Ao Home Group ranks better than 51.2% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Zhong Ao Home Group's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$208 Mil. Zhong Ao Home Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$1,043 Mil. Therefore, Zhong Ao Home Group's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 20.00%.

As of today, Zhong Ao Home Group's current FCF Yield % is 31.76%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Zhong Ao Home Group's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:01538' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.93   Med: 6.06   Max: 13.36
Current: 7.7


During the past 12 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Zhong Ao Home Group was 13.36%. The lowest was -0.93%. And the median was 6.06%.

HKSE:01538's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
51.2% of 1750 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 6.855 vs HKSE:01538: 7.70


Zhong Ao Home Group FCF Margin % Related Terms


Zhong Ao Home Group FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zhong Ao Home Group'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.

Zhong Ao Home Group FCF Margin % Chart

Zhong Ao Home Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Zhong Ao Home Group Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:01538 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Zhong Ao Home Group'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.


Zhong Ao Home Group FCF Margin % vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Zhong Ao Home Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zhong Ao Home Group's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Zhong Ao Home Group FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Zhong Ao Home Group'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 )
=131.115/2036.293
=6.44 %

Zhong Ao Home Group'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 )
=208.495/1042.613
=20.00 %

* 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 20.00% mean?
Zhong Ao Home Group (HKSE:01538) has a FCF Margin % of 20.00% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Zhong Ao Home Group and its competitors. This is 230% above median its historical median of 6.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhong Ao Home Group ranks #854 out of 1750 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Zhong Ao Home Group's FCF Margin % too high?
Zhong Ao Home Group's current FCF Margin % of 20.00% is 230% above median its 10-year median of 6.06. The Real Estate industry median FCF Margin % is 6.86. Zhong Ao Home Group's value of 20.00% is 191.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhong Ao Home Group ranks #854 out of 1750 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zhong Ao Home Group has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhong Ao Home Group's FCF Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Zhong Ao Home Group ranks #854 out of 1750 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Zhong Ao Home Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 6.86. Zhong Ao Home Group's value of 20.00% is 191.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.06 vs. the industry median of 6.86, Zhong Ao Home Group 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 Real Estate company?
The median FCF Margin % among Real Estate companies is 6.86, based on 1,750 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. Zhong Ao Home Group's current FCF Margin % of 20.00% is 191.8% 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 Zhong Ao Home Group and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median FCF Margin % is 6.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhong Ao Home Group's current FCF Margin % is 20.00%, which is 230% above median its own 10-year median of 6.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhong Ao Home Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhong Ao Home Group (HKSE:01538) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.39, compared to a current price of HK$0.58 — trading 47.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 20.00%, which is 230% above median its 10-year median of 6.06 and 191.8% above the Real Estate industry median of 6.86. Zhong Ao Home Group's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 4 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 Zhong Ao Home Group (HKSE:01538), the current FCF Margin % is 20.00% 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 Zhong Ao Home Group (HKSE:01538) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhong Ao Home Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.58 is trading 47.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.39. GuruFocus considers Zhong Ao Home Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01538:

  • FCF Margin %: 20.00% (230% above median its 10-year median of 6.06)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.39 vs. price of HK$0.58 (47.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 191.8% above the Real Estate median (#854 of 1750)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01538 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zhong Ao Home Group Business Description

Address 2 Baichen Lu, Chihua She Qu, 1601 Block 1, Pacific Dingwang Commercial Centre, Chencun Town, Shunde District, Guangdong Province, Foshan, CHN
Zhong Ao Home Group Ltd operates as a property manager. It is engaged in the provision of property management services, the provision of cleaning and greening services, and other services. It also provides other business, including sales of elevators and installation services, provision of security services, real estate consulting and agency services, sales assistance services, engineering services, catering services and the sale of engineering spare parts. Its segments include Property management business, Cleaning and greening business, and Other businesses. The Property management business derives the majority of its revenue from Mainland China.
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