Valterra PlatinumJSE:VAL -6.20%79 FCF Margin % is 22.23% as of Dec. 2025, which is 96% above its 10-year median of 11.36. GuruFocus rates JSE:VAL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of R808.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 847 Metals & Mining companies, Valterra Platinum ranks better than 74.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Valterra Platinum's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:VAL'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.48 Med: 11.36 Max: 38.61
Current: 9.91
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Valterra Platinum was 38.61%. The lowest was -3.48%. And the median was 11.36%.
JSE:VAL's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 74.73% of 847
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -2.17
vs JSE:VAL: 9.91
Valterra Platinum FCF Margin % Related Terms
Valterra Platinum FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valterra Platinum'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 Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Valterra Platinum'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.
Valterra Platinum FCF Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Valterra Platinum's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valterra Platinum'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.
Valterra Platinum (JSE:VAL) has a FCF Margin % of 22.23% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Valterra Platinum and its competitors. This is 96% above median its historical median of 11.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Valterra Platinum ranks #214 out of 847 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is Valterra Platinum's FCF Margin % too high?
Valterra Platinum's current FCF Margin % of 22.23% is 96% above median its 10-year median of 11.36. Based on the distribution chart, Valterra Platinum ranks #214 out of 847 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Valterra Platinum has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valterra Platinum's FCF Margin % compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Valterra Platinum ranks #214 out of 847 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Valterra Platinum in the upper half of its industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 Valterra Platinum and its competitors. Valterra Platinum's current FCF Margin % is 22.23%, which is 96% above median its own 10-year median of 11.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valterra Platinum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valterra Platinum (JSE:VAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R808.74, compared to a current price of R1,083.50 — trading 34% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 22.23%, which is 96% above median its 10-year median of 11.36. Valterra Platinum's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Valterra Platinum (JSE:VAL), the current FCF Margin % is 22.23% 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 Valterra Platinum (JSE:VAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valterra Platinum stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R1,083.50 is trading 34% above its estimated GF Value™ of R808.74.
GuruFocus considers Valterra Platinum to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:VAL:
FCF Margin %: 22.23% (96% above median its 10-year median of 11.36)
GF Value™: R808.74 vs. price of R1,083.50 (34% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:VAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Valterra Platinum Ltd supplies platinum group metals (PGMs). It provides services across the value chain, including mining, recycling, and trading of metals. Its products include PGMs such as platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, and ruthenium; base metals such as copper, nickel, cobalt sulphate, and chrome; and other by-products such as gold and sodium sulphate, with operations across different stages of production. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the sale of Platinum. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from Japan.
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