Transpaco (JSE:TPC) FCF Margin %: -1.77% (As of Dec. 2025)


JSE:TPC Transpaco Ltd JSE:TPC
83 GF Score
Price R42.00
GF Value R35.38
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Transpaco FCF Margin %?

Transpaco JSE:TPC 83 FCF Margin % is -1.77% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:TPC with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of R35.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, Transpaco ranks better than 62.18% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Transpaco's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R-23 Mil. Transpaco's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R1,315 Mil. Therefore, Transpaco's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -1.77%.

As of today, Transpaco's current FCF Yield % is 10.20%.

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

JSE:TPC' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.25   Med: 1.45   Max: 7.03
Current: 4.95


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Transpaco was 7.03%. The lowest was -0.25%. And the median was 1.45%.

JSE:TPC's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
62.18% of 394 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.68 vs JSE:TPC: 4.95


Transpaco FCF Margin % Related Terms


Transpaco FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Transpaco'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.

Transpaco FCF Margin % Chart

Transpaco Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.47 2.39 7.03 3.89 3.05

Transpaco 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 -2.60 11.95 -5.13 12.99 -1.77

JSE:TPC vs SW, PKG, AMCR: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Transpaco'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.


Transpaco FCF Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Transpaco's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Transpaco FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Transpaco's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Jun. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Jun. 2025 )
=74.107/2432.372
=3.05 %

Transpaco'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 )
=-23.254/1314.51
=-1.77 %

* 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 -1.77% mean?
Transpaco (JSE:TPC) has a FCF Margin % of -1.77% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Transpaco and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Transpaco ranks #149 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 37.8%.
Is Transpaco's FCF Margin % too high?
Transpaco's current FCF Margin % is -1.77%. Based on the distribution chart, Transpaco ranks #149 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Transpaco has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transpaco's FCF Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Transpaco ranks #149 out of 394 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Transpaco in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.68. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median FCF Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.68, based on 394 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 Transpaco and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Transpaco's current FCF Margin % is -1.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transpaco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transpaco (JSE:TPC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R35.38, compared to a current price of R42.00 — trading 18.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -1.77%. Transpaco's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 Transpaco (JSE:TPC), the current FCF Margin % is -1.77% 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 Transpaco (JSE:TPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transpaco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R42.00 is trading 18.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R35.38. GuruFocus considers Transpaco to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:TPC:

  • FCF Margin %: -1.77%
  • GF Value™: R35.38 vs. price of R42.00 (18.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Transpaco Business Description

Address 331 - 6th Street, PO Box 39601, Bramley, 2018, Wynberg, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2090
Transpaco Ltd is a manufacturer, recycler, and distributor of paper and plastic packaging products. It operates in three business segments: Plastics Products, Paper and Board Products, and Property and Group Services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Plastic products segment. Its Plastic products segment manufactures flexible plastic packaging solutions. Some of its products include Retail vest-type plastic bags; Refuse bags; Tubing and sheeting; Scholastic stationery; Heavy duty cores; Yarn cores; Conical containers; Stretch film and others.
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