China Metal Resources Utilization (HKSE:01636) FCF Margin %: -0.72% (As of Jun. 2025)

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HKSE:01636 China Metal Resources Utilization Ltd HKSE:01636
21 GF Score
Price HK$0.31
GF Value HK$0.11
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What is China Metal Resources Utilization FCF Margin %?

China Metal Resources Utilization HKSE:01636 21 FCF Margin % is -0.72% as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01636 with a GF Score™ of 21/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.11. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. China Metal Resources Utilization's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was HK$-2.7 Mil. China Metal Resources Utilization's Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was HK$372.6 Mil. Therefore, China Metal Resources Utilization's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -0.72%.

As of today, China Metal Resources Utilization's current FCF Yield % is -21.50%.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Metal Resources Utilization's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:01636' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.89   Med: -2.6   Max: 1.48
Current: -7.71


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of China Metal Resources Utilization was 1.48%. The lowest was -8.89%. And the median was -2.60%.

HKSE:01636's FCF Margin % is not ranked
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: -2.42 vs HKSE:01636: -7.71


China Metal Resources Utilization FCF Margin % Related Terms


China Metal Resources Utilization FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Metal Resources Utilization'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.

China Metal Resources Utilization FCF Margin % Chart

China Metal Resources Utilization Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.81 1.48 -8.89 -8.51 -3.90

China Metal Resources Utilization Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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 -147.09 17.14 1.65 -184.63 -0.72

HKSE:01636 vs SCCO, FCX: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, China Metal Resources Utilization'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.


China Metal Resources Utilization FCF Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, China Metal Resources Utilization's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Metal Resources Utilization's FCF Margin % falls into.


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China Metal Resources Utilization FCF Margin % Calculation

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

China Metal Resources Utilization's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2024 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2024 )
=-19.256/494.313
=-3.90 %

China Metal Resources Utilization's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Jun. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=-2.68/372.571
=-0.72 %

* 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 -0.72% mean?
China Metal Resources Utilization (HKSE:01636) has a FCF Margin % of -0.72% as of Jun. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on China Metal Resources Utilization and its competitors.
Is China Metal Resources Utilization's FCF Margin % too high?
China Metal Resources Utilization's current FCF Margin % is -0.72%. Overall, China Metal Resources Utilization has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Metal Resources Utilization's FCF Margin % compare to SCCO and FCX?
China Metal Resources Utilization's FCF Margin % of -0.72% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 China Metal Resources Utilization and its competitors. China Metal Resources Utilization's current FCF Margin % is -0.72%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Metal Resources Utilization stock overvalued right now?
China Metal Resources Utilization (HKSE:01636) has a current FCF Margin % of -0.72%. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.11, compared to a current price of HK$0.31 — trading 181.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -0.72%. China Metal Resources Utilization's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 6 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 China Metal Resources Utilization (HKSE:01636), the current FCF Margin % is -0.72% as of Jun. 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 China Metal Resources Utilization (HKSE:01636) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Metal Resources Utilization stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.31 is trading 181.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.11.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01636:

  • FCF Margin %: -0.72%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.11 vs. price of HK$0.31 (181.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 21/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01636 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Metal Resources Utilization Business Description

Address She Nos 1, 3 and 8, Shunhe Village, Shunhe Village Xiaojiangou Town, Youxian District, Sichuan Province, Mianyang, CHN
China Metal Resources Utilization Ltd is a manufacturer of recycled copper products, also known as copper semis, in Southwest China. The company's majority revenue-earning segment is recycled copper products, in which it processes recycled scrap and electrolytic copper to manufacture a various product, including copper wire rods, copper wires, copper plates, and copper granules. The power transmission and distribution cables segment include manufacturing and sales of power transmission and distribution cables, and the Communication cables segment engages in manufacturing and sales of communication cables.
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