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Compal ElectronicsLSE:CEIR 79 FCF Margin % is 5.63% as of Mar. 2026, which is 436% above its 10-year median of 1.05. GuruFocus rates LSE:CEIR with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.60. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,477 Hardware companies, Compal Electronics ranks better than 59.59% on this metric.
The historical data trend for Compal Electronics'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.
LSE:CEIR vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Compal Electronics'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.
Compal Electronics FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Compal Electronics's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compal Electronics'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.
Compal Electronics (LSE:CEIR) has a FCF Margin % of 5.63% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Compal Electronics and its competitors. This is 436% above median its historical median of 1.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Compal Electronics ranks #1001 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 40.4%.
Is Compal Electronics' FCF Margin % too high?
Compal Electronics' current FCF Margin % of 5.63% is 436% above median its 10-year median of 1.05. The Hardware industry median FCF Margin % is 0.27. Compal Electronics' value of 5.63% is 1985.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compal Electronics ranks #1001 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Compal Electronics has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compal Electronics' FCF Margin % compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Compal Electronics ranks #1001 out of 2477 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Compal Electronics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.27. Compal Electronics' value of 5.63% is 1985.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.05 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Compal Electronics 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 a Hardware company?
The median FCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 0.27, based on 2,477 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. Compal Electronics's current FCF Margin % of 5.63% is 1985.2% 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 Compal Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compal Electronics's current FCF Margin % is 5.63%, which is 436% above median its own 10-year median of 1.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compal Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Compal Electronics (LSE:CEIR) has a current FCF Margin % of 5.63%. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.60, compared to a current price of $3.10 — trading 19.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 5.63%, which is 436% above median its 10-year median of 1.05 and 1985.2% above the Hardware industry median of 0.27. Compal Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Compal Electronics (LSE:CEIR), the current FCF Margin % is 5.63% 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 Compal Electronics (LSE:CEIR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compal Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.10 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.60.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CEIR:
FCF Margin %: 5.63% (436% above median its 10-year median of 1.05)
GF Value™: $2.60 vs. price of $3.10 (19.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1985.2% above the Hardware median (#1001 of 2477)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CEIR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compal Electronics Inc is a Taiwan-based original design manufacturer that produces notebook computers, monitors, and televisions for equipment manufacturers. The firm's operations are organized in two reportable segment Information technology products and Strategically Integrated product segment. The majority of the firm's revenue is generated from the United States, with the rest coming from China, Netherlands, Japan, United Kingdom, India, Germany, and Others.
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