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South Ocean HoldingsJSE:SOH 45 FCF Margin % is 12.43% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:SOH with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.55 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,040 Industrial Products companies, South Ocean Holdings ranks worse than 69.31% on this metric.
The historical data trend for South Ocean 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.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, South Ocean 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.
South Ocean Holdings FCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, South Ocean Holdings's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where South Ocean 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.
South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) has a FCF Margin % of 12.43% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on South Ocean Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, South Ocean Holdings ranks #2107 out of 3040 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 69.3%.
Is South Ocean Holdings' FCF Margin % too high?
South Ocean Holdings' current FCF Margin % is 12.43%. The Industrial Products industry median FCF Margin % is 1.54. South Ocean Holdings' value of 12.43% is 709.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, South Ocean Holdings ranks #2107 out of 3040 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, South Ocean Holdings has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Ocean Holdings' FCF Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, South Ocean Holdings ranks #2107 out of 3040 companies for FCF Margin %. This places South Ocean Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.54. South Ocean Holdings' value of 12.43% is 709.8% above this benchmark. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 1.54, based on 3,040 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. South Ocean Holdings's current FCF Margin % of 12.43% is 709.8% 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 South Ocean Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. South Ocean Holdings's current FCF Margin % is 12.43%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Ocean Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.55, compared to a current price of R0.76 — trading 51% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 12.43% and 709.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.54. South Ocean Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 9 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 South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH), the current FCF Margin % is 12.43% 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 South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Ocean Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R0.76 is trading 51% below its estimated GF Value™ of R1.55.
GuruFocus considers South Ocean Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JSE:SOH:
FCF Margin %: 12.43%
GF Value™: R1.55 vs. price of R0.76 (51% below fair value)
Industry Position: 709.8% above the Industrial Products median (#2107 of 3040)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SOH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
South Ocean Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The Company through its subsidiaries manufactures electrical wires, imports and distributes electrical accessories, general-purpose insulated wire, a range of flexible conductors, steel wire armored cables, flat-twin and earth cables, aluminum conductor steel reinforced (ACSR) cables, aerial bundle conductors (ABC) and surface wire investment company and light fittings assembly. The operating segments of the company include Electrical cable manufacturing; and Property investments. The company earns maximum revenue from Electrical cable manufacturing segment which consists manufacturing and distribution of electric wire. The group operates in South Africa.
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