Sterling Group Holdings (HKSE:01825) FCF Margin %: -31.07% (As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:01825 Sterling Group Holdings Ltd HKSE:01825
45 GF Score
Price HK$8.08
GF Value HK$0.52
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What is Sterling Group Holdings FCF Margin %?

Sterling Group Holdings HKSE:01825 +1.38% 45 FCF Margin % is -31.07% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01825 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.52. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Sterling Group Holdings's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-46.2 Mil. Sterling Group Holdings's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$148.7 Mil. Therefore, Sterling Group Holdings's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -31.07%.

As of today, Sterling Group Holdings's current FCF Yield % is 0.70%.

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

HKSE:01825' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.05   Med: -0.33   Max: 13.22
Current: 0.71


During the past 11 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Sterling Group Holdings was 13.22%. The lowest was -8.05%. And the median was -0.33%.

HKSE:01825's FCF Margin % is not ranked
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Industry Median: 2.065 vs HKSE:01825: 0.71


Sterling Group Holdings FCF Margin % Related Terms


Sterling Group Holdings FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sterling Group 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.

Sterling Group Holdings FCF Margin % Chart

Sterling Group Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
FCF Margin %
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Sterling Group Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 -14.63 22.70 0.52 27.09 -31.07

HKSE:01825 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Sterling Group 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.


Sterling Group Holdings FCF Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sterling Group Holdings's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


HKSE:01825
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Sterling Group Holdings FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Sterling Group Holdings's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=2.333/327.812
=0.71 %

Sterling Group Holdings's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-46.195/148.657
=-31.07 %

* 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 -31.07% mean?
Sterling Group Holdings (HKSE:01825) has a FCF Margin % of -31.07% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Sterling Group Holdings and its competitors.
Is Sterling Group Holdings' FCF Margin % too high?
Sterling Group Holdings' current FCF Margin % is -31.07%. Overall, Sterling Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sterling Group Holdings' FCF Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
Sterling Group Holdings' FCF Margin % of -31.07% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.07. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median FCF Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.07, based on 1,044 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 Sterling Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterling Group Holdings's current FCF Margin % is -31.07%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sterling Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Sterling Group Holdings (HKSE:01825) has a current FCF Margin % of -31.07%. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.52, compared to a current price of HK$8.08 — trading 1453.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -31.07%. Sterling Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 8 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 Sterling Group Holdings (HKSE:01825), the current FCF Margin % is -31.07% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Sterling Group Holdings (HKSE:01825) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$8.08 is trading 1453.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.52.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01825:

  • FCF Margin %: -31.07%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.52 vs. price of HK$8.08 (1453.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01825 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sterling Group Holdings Business Description

Address 9 Sheung Hei Street, 18th - 19th Floor, Win Plaza, San Po Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Sterling Group Holdings Ltd is an apparel manufacturer headquartered in Hong Kong, providing a one-stop apparel manufacturing solution for its customers. The Group manufactures a wide range of apparel products such as outerwear, bottoms, tops, and other products. The company operates through two segments: Manufacturing and trading of apparel products, and Licensing of trademarks for licensing income. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Manufacturing and trading of apparel products. Its geographic areas are Hong Kong, the United States, and Others. The group generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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