Alternative Energy (LSE:ALR) FCF Margin %: -189.19% (As of Jun. 2014)


What is Alternative Energy FCF Margin %?

Alternative Energy LSE:ALR FCF Margin % is -189.19% as of Jun. 2014. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Alternative Energy's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Jun. 2014 was £-0.21 Mil. Alternative Energy's Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2014 was £0.11 Mil. Therefore, Alternative Energy's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 was -189.19%.

As of today, Alternative Energy's current FCF Yield % is 0.00%.

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


LSE:ALR's FCF Margin % is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Industry Median: 2.71
* Ranked among companies with meaningful FCF Margin % only.

Alternative Energy FCF Margin % Related Terms

Alternative Energy FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alternative Energy'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.

Alternative Energy FCF Margin % Chart

Alternative Energy Annual Data
Trend Aug07 Aug08 Aug09 Aug10 Aug11 Aug12 Dec13
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -224,000.00 -5,381.25 -1,431.34 -19,100.00

Alternative Energy Semi-Annual Data
Feb10 Aug10 Feb11 Aug11 Feb12 Aug12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -1,008.33 -5,157.14 -30,175.00 -9,675.00 -189.19

Alternative Energy FCF Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Alternative Energy'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.

Alternative Energy FCF Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Alternative Energy's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


Alternative Energy FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Alternative Energy's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2013 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2013 )
=-1.528/0.008
=-19,100.00 %

Alternative Energy's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Jun. 2014 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2014 )
=-0.21/0.111
=-189.19 %

* 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 -189.19% mean?
Alternative Energy (LSE:ALR) has a FCF Margin % of -189.19% as of Jun. 2014. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Alternative Energy and its competitors.
Is Alternative Energy's FCF Margin % too high?
Alternative Energy's current FCF Margin % is -189.19%.
How does Alternative Energy's FCF Margin % compare to competitors?
Alternative Energy's FCF Margin % of -189.19% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.71. 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median FCF Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 2.71, based on 418 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 Alternative Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alternative Energy's current FCF Margin % is -189.19%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alternative Energy stock overvalued right now?
Alternative Energy (LSE:ALR) has a current FCF Margin % of -189.19%. The current FCF Margin % is -189.19%. 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 Alternative Energy (LSE:ALR), the current FCF Margin % is -189.19% as of Jun. 2014. 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.

Alternative Energy Business Description

Alternative Energy Ltd provides technology, hardware and equipment for renewable energy and green energy solutions. Its solutions include Renewable Energy, The E-Roof - The PC of Energy, and AEL Energy Saving products such as eLIVE and eLUMEN. It also makes acquisitions to develop energy technologies, business and companies which offer an alternative to conventional fossil fuel and nuclear methods of generating household and industrial energy, as well as providing management services to its subsidiaries.