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CaroteHKSE:02549 +2.71%20 FCF Margin % is 11.84% as of Jun. 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 7.58. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02549 with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 430 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Carote ranks better than 59.3% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Carote's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was HK$152 Mil. Carote's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was HK$1,285 Mil. Therefore, Carote's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 11.84%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carote's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:02549'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.82 Med: 7.58 Max: 15.04
Current: 4
During the past 5 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Carote was 15.04%. The lowest was -2.82%. And the median was 7.58%.
HKSE:02549's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 59.3% of 430
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 2.57
vs HKSE:02549: 4.00
The historical data trend for Carote'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.
HKSE:02549 vs SN, SGI, MHK: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Carote'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.
Carote FCF Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Carote's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carote's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Carote (HKSE:02549) has a FCF Margin % of 11.84% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Carote and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 7.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Carote ranks #175 out of 430 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is Carote's FCF Margin % too high?
Carote's current FCF Margin % of 11.84% is 56% above median its 10-year median of 7.58. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median FCF Margin % is 2.57. Carote's value of 11.84% is 360.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carote ranks #175 out of 430 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Carote has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carote's FCF Margin % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Carote ranks #175 out of 430 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Carote in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.57. Carote's value of 11.84% is 360.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.58 vs. the industry median of 2.57, Carote 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median FCF Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 2.57, based on 430 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. Carote's current FCF Margin % of 11.84% is 360.7% 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 Carote and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carote's current FCF Margin % is 11.84%, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 7.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carote stock overvalued right now?
Carote (HKSE:02549) has a current FCF Margin % of 11.84%. The current FCF Margin % is 11.84%, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 7.58 and 360.7% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 2.57. Carote's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 Carote (HKSE:02549), the current FCF Margin % is 11.84% as of Jun. 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.
Carote Ltd is a brand of kitchenware products. Its products are designed to provide customers with practical, well-designed, and affordable items that promote a modern cooking lifestyle. The company offers a wide range of kitchenware, from essential pots and pans to well-designed tableware and beverage containers, aiming to meet various kitchen needs and enhance the culinary experience. Geographically, the company operates in Mainland China, the United States, Western Europe, Japan, Southeast Asia, and other countries. The majority of its revenue comes from the United States.
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