Hebei Yichen Industrial Group (HKSE:01596) FCF Margin %: -0.13% (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:01596 Hebei Yichen Industrial Group Corp Ltd HKSE:01596
70 GF Score
Price HK$0.34
GF Value HK$4.39
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Hebei Yichen Industrial Group FCF Margin %?

Hebei Yichen Industrial Group HKSE:01596 70 FCF Margin % is -0.13% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01596 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$4.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,003 Transportation companies, Hebei Yichen Industrial Group ranks worse than 68.3% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-2 Mil. Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$1,315 Mil. Therefore, Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -0.13%.

As of today, Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's current FCF Yield % is -3.18%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:01596' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.73   Med: 0.41   Max: 13.98
Current: -0.52


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Hebei Yichen Industrial Group was 13.98%. The lowest was -22.73%. And the median was 0.41%.

HKSE:01596's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
68.3% of 1003 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.38 vs HKSE:01596: -0.52


Hebei Yichen Industrial Group FCF Margin % Related Terms


Hebei Yichen Industrial Group FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hebei Yichen Industrial 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.

Hebei Yichen Industrial Group FCF Margin % Chart

Hebei Yichen Industrial Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.83 -18.52 8.27 -6.12 13.98

Hebei Yichen Industrial Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -7.00 -6.02 -5.01 -1.50 -0.13

HKSE:01596 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Hebei Yichen Industrial 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.


Hebei Yichen Industrial Group FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Hebei Yichen Industrial Group FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Hebei Yichen Industrial 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 )
=257.52/1841.726
=13.98 %

Hebei Yichen Industrial 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 )
=-1.658/1314.614
=-0.13 %

* 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 -0.13% mean?
Hebei Yichen Industrial Group (HKSE:01596) has a FCF Margin % of -0.13% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Hebei Yichen Industrial Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hebei Yichen Industrial Group ranks #685 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's FCF Margin % too high?
Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's current FCF Margin % is -0.13%. Based on the distribution chart, Hebei Yichen Industrial Group ranks #685 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hebei Yichen Industrial Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's FCF Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Hebei Yichen Industrial Group ranks #685 out of 1003 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Hebei Yichen Industrial Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. 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 Transportation company?
The median FCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.38, based on 1,003 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 Hebei Yichen Industrial Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's current FCF Margin % is -0.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hebei Yichen Industrial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hebei Yichen Industrial Group (HKSE:01596) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$4.39, compared to a current price of HK$0.34 — trading 92.4% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -0.13%. Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Hebei Yichen Industrial Group (HKSE:01596), the current FCF Margin % is -0.13% 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 Hebei Yichen Industrial Group (HKSE:01596) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hebei Yichen Industrial Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.34 is trading 92.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$4.39. GuruFocus considers Hebei Yichen Industrial Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01596:

  • FCF Margin %: -0.13%
  • GF Value™: HK$4.39 vs. price of HK$0.34 (92.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01596 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hebei Yichen Industrial Group Business Description

Other Exchanges HE2:Germany
Address No. 1 Yichen North Street, Gaocheng District, Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, CHN
Hebei Yichen Industrial Group Corp Ltd is engaged in research and development, manufacturing and sales of rail fastening system products, welding wire products and railway sleeper products. Its products include Spring bar IV fastening system, Spring bar V fastening system, WJ-7 fastening system, DT-VI2 fastening system, WJ-2 fastening system, Double layer non-linear shock absorber fastening system, among others. It operates in three business segments, including rail fastening system products; welding wire products; and railway sleeper products.
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