International Steels (KAR:ISL) FCF Margin %: -37.08% (As of Mar. 2026)


KAR:ISL International Steels Ltd KAR:ISL
68 GF Score
Price ₨88.43
GF Value ₨90.66
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is International Steels FCF Margin %?

International Steels KAR:ISL 68 FCF Margin % is -37.08% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:ISL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨90.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 616 Steel companies, International Steels ranks worse than 83.12% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. International Steels's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-8,651 Mil. International Steels's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨23,331 Mil. Therefore, International Steels's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -37.08%.

As of today, International Steels's current FCF Yield % is -21.63%.

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

KAR:ISL' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.92   Med: 2.06   Max: 27.3
Current: -9.92


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of International Steels was 27.30%. The lowest was -10.92%. And the median was 2.06%.

KAR:ISL's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
83.12% of 616 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.08 vs KAR:ISL: -9.92


International Steels FCF Margin % Related Terms


International Steels FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for International Steels'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.

International Steels FCF Margin % Chart

International Steels Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
FCF Margin %
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International Steels Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -35.74 9.69 -44.67 35.02 -37.08

KAR:ISL vs NUE, STLD, RS: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, International Steels'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.


International Steels FCF Margin % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, International Steels's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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International Steels FCF Margin % Calculation

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

International Steels'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 )
=1260.57/62310.883
=2.02 %

International Steels'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 )
=-8650.576/23330.935
=-37.08 %

* 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 -37.08% mean?
International Steels (KAR:ISL) has a FCF Margin % of -37.08% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on International Steels and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, International Steels ranks #512 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 83.1%.
Is International Steels' FCF Margin % too high?
International Steels' current FCF Margin % is -37.08%. Based on the distribution chart, International Steels ranks #512 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, International Steels has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Steels' FCF Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, International Steels ranks #512 out of 616 companies for FCF Margin %. This places International Steels in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.08. 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 Steel company?
The median FCF Margin % among Steel companies is 1.08, based on 616 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 International Steels and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Steels's current FCF Margin % is -37.08%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Steels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Steels (KAR:ISL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨90.66, compared to a current price of ₨88.43 — trading 2.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -37.08%. International Steels' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 International Steels (KAR:ISL), the current FCF Margin % is -37.08% 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.

Is International Steels (KAR:ISL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Steels stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨88.43 is trading 2.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨90.66. GuruFocus considers International Steels to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:ISL:

  • FCF Margin %: -37.08%
  • GF Value™: ₨90.66 vs. price of ₨88.43 (2.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs

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


International Steels Business Description

Address 10 Beaumont Road, 101 Beaumont Plaza, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75530
International Steels Ltd manufactures steel products. The company produces cold rolled, galvanized, and colour coated steel coils and sheets. The company serves industries like construction, appliances, automotive, agricultural implements, and packaging. Geographically, it caters to both domestic and international markets, of which a majority of its revenue is generated from domestic sales.
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