Cates Elektrik Uretim AS (IST:CATES) FCF Margin %: -9.13% (As of Mar. 2026)


IST:CATES Cates Elektrik Uretim AS IST:CATES
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What is Cates Elektrik Uretim AS FCF Margin %?

Cates Elektrik Uretim AS IST:CATES -1.05% 48 FCF Margin % is -9.13% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IST:CATES with a GF Score™ of 48/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 417 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS ranks better than 54.92% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₺-261 Mil. Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₺2,861 Mil. Therefore, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -9.13%.

As of today, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's current FCF Yield % is 6.87%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

IST:CATES' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.54   Med: 8.57   Max: 28.35
Current: 5.74

During the past 6 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Cates Elektrik Uretim AS was 28.35%. The lowest was 2.54%. And the median was 8.57%.

IST:CATES's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
54.92% of 417 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 2.69 vs IST:CATES: 5.74

Cates Elektrik Uretim AS FCF Margin % Related Terms

Cates Elektrik Uretim AS FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cates Elektrik Uretim AS'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.

Cates Elektrik Uretim AS FCF Margin % Chart

Cates Elektrik Uretim AS Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.54 7.08 26.29 4.02 10.06

Cates Elektrik Uretim AS Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 -3.39 -25.32 42.27 13.97 -9.13

IST:CATES vs CEG, VST, NRG: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS'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.

Cates Elektrik Uretim AS FCF Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Cates Elektrik Uretim AS FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Cates Elektrik Uretim AS'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 )
=653.854/6499.754
=10.06 %

Cates Elektrik Uretim AS'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 )
=-261.287/2860.976
=-9.13 %

* 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.

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What does a FCF Margin % of -9.13% mean?
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS (IST:CATES) has a FCF Margin % of -9.13% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Cates Elektrik Uretim AS and its competitors. Over the past decade, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.54 to 28.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS ranks #188 out of 417 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 45.1%.
Is Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's FCF Margin % too high?
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's current FCF Margin % is -9.13%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.54 to a high of 28.35. Based on the distribution chart, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS ranks #188 out of 417 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's FCF Margin % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS ranks #188 out of 417 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Cates Elektrik Uretim AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.69. Historically, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.54 to 28.35 over the past decade. 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median FCF Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 2.69, based on 417 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 Cates Elektrik Uretim AS and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's current FCF Margin % is -9.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cates Elektrik Uretim AS stock overvalued right now?
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS (IST:CATES) has a current FCF Margin % of -9.13%. The current FCF Margin % is -9.13%. Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 2 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 Cates Elektrik Uretim AS (IST:CATES), the current FCF Margin % is -9.13% 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.

Cates Elektrik Uretim AS Business Description

Address Sahinler Mahallesi, Sahinler Cluster Houses, Yatagan Thermal Power Plant Site No: 259/1, Mugla, TUR
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS is a company whose main activity is to produce electrical energy and sell the produced electrical energy. It also operates the coal-based Power Plant located in the Catalagzi town of Zonguldak.
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