Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN) FCF Margin %: -45.09% (As of Dec. 2025)


JSE:BRN Brimstone Investment Corp Ltd JSE:BRN
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What is Brimstone Investment FCF Margin %?

Brimstone Investment JSE:BRN -4.55% 40 FCF Margin % is -45.09% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:BRN with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,953 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Brimstone Investment ranks worse than 77.88% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Brimstone Investment's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R-100.8 Mil. Brimstone Investment's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R223.5 Mil. Therefore, Brimstone Investment's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -45.09%.

As of today, Brimstone Investment's current FCF Yield % is -1.83%.

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

JSE:BRN' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.03   Med: 0.03   Max: 7.26
Current: -5.6


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Brimstone Investment was 7.26%. The lowest was -30.03%. And the median was 0.03%.

JSE:BRN's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
77.88% of 1953 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.18 vs JSE:BRN: -5.60


Brimstone Investment FCF Margin % Related Terms


Brimstone Investment FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brimstone Investment'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.

Brimstone Investment FCF Margin % Chart

Brimstone Investment Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.57 2.79 -1.26 -30.03 -5.60

Brimstone Investment Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 3.82 -28.61 -46.30 40.80 -45.09

JSE:BRN vs KHC, GIS, HRL: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Brimstone Investment'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.


Brimstone Investment FCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Brimstone Investment's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Brimstone Investment's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Brimstone Investment FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Brimstone Investment'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 )
=-23.149/413.736
=-5.60 %

Brimstone Investment'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 )
=-100.776/223.478
=-45.09 %

* 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 -45.09% mean?
Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN) has a FCF Margin % of -45.09% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Brimstone Investment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Brimstone Investment ranks #1521 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 77.9%.
Is Brimstone Investment's FCF Margin % too high?
Brimstone Investment's current FCF Margin % is -45.09%. Based on the distribution chart, Brimstone Investment ranks #1521 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Brimstone Investment has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brimstone Investment's FCF Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Brimstone Investment ranks #1521 out of 1953 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Brimstone Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.18. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median FCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.18, based on 1,953 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 Brimstone Investment and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brimstone Investment's current FCF Margin % is -45.09%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brimstone Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.43, compared to a current price of R5.25 — trading 1120.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -45.09%. Brimstone Investment's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 5 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 Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN), the current FCF Margin % is -45.09% 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 Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brimstone Investment stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R5.25 is trading 1120.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.43. GuruFocus considers Brimstone Investment to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:BRN:

  • FCF Margin %: -45.09%
  • GF Value™: R0.43 vs. price of R5.25 (1120.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Brimstone Investment Business Description

Other Exchanges BRT:South Africa
Address 1 Mariendahl Lane, Boundary Terraces, 1st Floor, Slade House, PO Box 44580, Newlands, GT, ZAF, 7700
Brimstone Investment Corp Ltd is an investment holding company. The company invests in various sectors, including food, financial services, healthcare, clothing, and others. The primary business segments of the Group are Food and Investments. The company generates maximum revenue from the Investment segment. Geographically, the company operates in South Africa, which derives maximum revenue; Australia; Europe; and Other Markets.
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