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CL Group (Holdings)HKSE:08098 FCF Margin % is 148.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 238% above its 10-year median of 43.84. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 773 Capital Markets companies, CL Group (Holdings) ranks better than 80.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CL Group (Holdings)'s FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08098'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -55.92 Med: 43.84 Max: 109.69
Current: 45.77
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of CL Group (Holdings) was 109.69%. The lowest was -55.92%. And the median was 43.84%.
HKSE:08098's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 80.47% of 773
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.02
vs HKSE:08098: 45.77
CL Group (Holdings) FCF Margin % Related Terms
CL Group (Holdings) FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CL 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.
HKSE:08098 vs MS, GS, SCHW: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, CL 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.
CL Group (Holdings) FCF Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, CL Group (Holdings)'s FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CL Group (Holdings)'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.
CL Group (Holdings) (HKSE:08098) has a FCF Margin % of 148.38% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on CL Group (Holdings) and its competitors. This is 238% above median its historical median of 43.84. According to the industry distribution chart, CL Group (Holdings) ranks #151 out of 773 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is CL Group (Holdings)'s FCF Margin % too high?
CL Group (Holdings)'s current FCF Margin % of 148.38% is 238% above median its 10-year median of 43.84. The Capital Markets industry median FCF Margin % is 1.02. CL Group (Holdings)'s value of 148.38% is 14447.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CL Group (Holdings) ranks #151 out of 773 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does CL Group (Holdings)'s FCF Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, CL Group (Holdings) ranks #151 out of 773 companies for FCF Margin %. This places CL Group (Holdings) in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.02. CL Group (Holdings)'s value of 148.38% is 14447.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 43.84 vs. the industry median of 1.02, CL Group (Holdings) 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 Capital Markets company?
The median FCF Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 1.02, based on 773 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. CL Group (Holdings)'s current FCF Margin % of 148.38% is 14447.1% 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 CL Group (Holdings) and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CL Group (Holdings)'s current FCF Margin % is 148.38%, which is 238% above median its own 10-year median of 43.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CL Group (Holdings) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CL Group (Holdings) (HKSE:08098) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.04, compared to a current price of HK$0.04 — trading 7.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 148.38%, which is 238% above median its 10-year median of 43.84 and 14447.1% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.02. 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 CL Group (Holdings) (HKSE:08098), the current FCF Margin % is 148.38% 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.
CL Group (Holdings) Ltd is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in providing diversified financial services. Its operating segment includes Securities, futures and options brokering and trading; Placing and underwriting; Loan financing; Securities advisory service and Investment holding. It generates key revenue from the Securities, futures and options brokering and trading segment.
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