Central China New Life (HKSE:09983) FCF Margin %: -17.29% (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:09983 Central China New Life Ltd HKSE:09983
68 GF Score
Price HK$0.32
GF Value HK$1.28
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Central China New Life FCF Margin %?

Central China New Life HKSE:09983 +1.59% 68 FCF Margin % is -17.29% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:09983 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,754 Real Estate companies, Central China New Life ranks worse than 78.22% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Central China New Life's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-255 Mil. Central China New Life's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$1,474 Mil. Therefore, Central China New Life's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -17.29%.

As of today, Central China New Life's current FCF Yield % is -154.79%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Central China New Life's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:09983' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.01   Med: 9.24   Max: 18.52
Current: -20.99


During the past 9 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Central China New Life was 18.52%. The lowest was -21.01%. And the median was 9.24%.

HKSE:09983's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
78.22% of 1754 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 6.33 vs HKSE:09983: -20.99


Central China New Life FCF Margin % Related Terms


Central China New Life FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central China New Life'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.

Central China New Life FCF Margin % Chart

Central China New Life Annual Data
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FCF Margin %
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Central China New Life Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:09983 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Central China New Life'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.


Central China New Life FCF Margin % vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Central China New Life's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Central China New Life's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Central China New Life FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Central China New Life'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 )
=-642.574/3058.377
=-21.01 %

Central China New Life'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 )
=-254.859/1474.445
=-17.29 %

* 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 -17.29% mean?
Central China New Life (HKSE:09983) has a FCF Margin % of -17.29% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Central China New Life and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central China New Life ranks #1372 out of 1754 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 78.2%.
Is Central China New Life's FCF Margin % too high?
Central China New Life's current FCF Margin % is -17.29%. Based on the distribution chart, Central China New Life ranks #1372 out of 1754 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Central China New Life has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central China New Life's FCF Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Central China New Life ranks #1372 out of 1754 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Central China New Life in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 6.33. 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 Real Estate company?
The median FCF Margin % among Real Estate companies is 6.33, based on 1,754 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 Central China New Life and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median FCF Margin % is 6.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central China New Life's current FCF Margin % is -17.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central China New Life stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central China New Life (HKSE:09983) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.28, compared to a current price of HK$0.32 — trading 75% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -17.29%. Central China New Life's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Central China New Life (HKSE:09983), the current FCF Margin % is -17.29% 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 Central China New Life (HKSE:09983) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central China New Life stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.32 is trading 75% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.28. GuruFocus considers Central China New Life to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:09983:

  • FCF Margin %: -17.29%
  • GF Value™: HK$1.28 vs. price of HK$0.32 (75% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:09983 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Central China New Life Business Description

Address No. 19 Dirun Road, Room 411, 4th Floor, Building 2, Jianye Office Building, Zhengdong New District, Henan Province, Zhengzhou, CHN
Central China New Life Ltd is a property management company in central China with a geographical focus in Henan province. The revenue of the Group was generated from three main business lines: property management services; community value-added services; and value-added services to non-property owners. The company generates the majority of its revenue from property management services. The Group mainly operates its businesses in the PRC and earns substantially all of the revenue from customers in the PRC region.
68GF Score

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