KSHTY (Kuaishou Technology) FCF Margin %: 9.27% (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Above Median


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Price $1.11
GF Value $1.91
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What is Kuaishou Technology FCF Margin %?

Kuaishou Technology KSHTY -1.38% 72 FCF Margin % is 9.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 8.25. GuruFocus rates KSHTY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.91 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 551 Interactive Media companies, Kuaishou Technology ranks better than 79.49% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Kuaishou Technology's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $453 Mil. Kuaishou Technology's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,892 Mil. Therefore, Kuaishou Technology's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.27%.

As of today, Kuaishou Technology's current FCF Yield % is 15.61%.

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

KSHTY' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.38   Med: 8.25   Max: 20.14
Current: 18.37


During the past 9 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Kuaishou Technology was 20.14%. The lowest was -16.38%. And the median was 8.25%.

KSHTY's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
79.49% of 551 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 3.96 vs KSHTY: 18.37


Kuaishou Technology FCF Margin % Related Terms


Kuaishou Technology FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuaishou Technology'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.

Kuaishou Technology FCF Margin % Chart

Kuaishou Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -16.38 -4.57 14.00 17.12 8.25

Kuaishou Technology Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KSHTY vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Kuaishou Technology'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.


Kuaishou Technology FCF Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Kuaishou Technology's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kuaishou Technology FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Kuaishou Technology'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 )
=1671.683/20271.468
=8.25 %

Kuaishou Technology'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 )
=453.418/4891.978
=9.27 %

* 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 9.27% mean?
Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY) has a FCF Margin % of 9.27% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Kuaishou Technology and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 8.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuaishou Technology ranks #113 out of 551 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Kuaishou Technology's FCF Margin % too high?
Kuaishou Technology's current FCF Margin % of 9.27% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 8.25. The Interactive Media industry median FCF Margin % is 3.96. Kuaishou Technology's value of 9.27% is 134.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuaishou Technology ranks #113 out of 551 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kuaishou Technology has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuaishou Technology's FCF Margin % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Kuaishou Technology ranks #113 out of 551 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Kuaishou Technology in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.96. Kuaishou Technology's value of 9.27% is 134.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.25 vs. the industry median of 3.96, Kuaishou Technology has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Interactive Media company?
The median FCF Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 3.96, based on 551 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. Kuaishou Technology's current FCF Margin % of 9.27% is 134.1% 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 Kuaishou Technology and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuaishou Technology's current FCF Margin % is 9.27%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 8.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuaishou Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.91, compared to a current price of $1.11 — trading 41.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 9.27%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 8.25 and 134.1% above the Interactive Media industry median of 3.96. Kuaishou Technology's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY), the current FCF Margin % is 9.27% 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 Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuaishou Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.11 is trading 41.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.91. GuruFocus considers Kuaishou Technology to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for KSHTY:

  • FCF Margin %: 9.27% (12% above median its 10-year median of 8.25)
  • GF Value™: $1.91 vs. price of $1.11 (41.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 134.1% above the Interactive Media median (#113 of 551)

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


Kuaishou Technology Business Description

Address No. 16, Xierqi West Street, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100085
Kuaishou Technology is a social media platform where users create, watch, and share short-form videos. Approximately half of the company's revenue comes from advertising. Additionally, Kuaishou generates revenue through livestreaming, where fans purchase virtual gifts to tip hosts. The platform also features livestreaming e-commerce, enabling users to buy products showcased in videos, with Kuaishou earning a commission on each transaction. Kuaishou's primary competitors are ByteDance's Douyin and Tencent Video. Notably, Tencent owns a 16% stake in Kuaishou.
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