Compal Electronics (LSE:CEIR) FCF Margin %: -6.43% (As of Dec. 2025)


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What is Compal Electronics FCF Margin %?

Compal Electronics LSE:CEIR 78 FCF Margin % is -6.43% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:CEIR with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.42. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,469 Hardware companies, Compal Electronics ranks better than 59.34% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Compal Electronics's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-391 Mil. Compal Electronics's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $6,087 Mil. Therefore, Compal Electronics's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -6.43%.

As of today, Compal Electronics's current FCF Yield % is 13.21%.

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

LSE:CEIR' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.96   Med: 1.05   Max: 4.68
Current: 2.82


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Compal Electronics was 4.68%. The lowest was -2.96%. And the median was 1.05%.

LSE:CEIR's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
59.34% of 2469 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.63 vs LSE:CEIR: 2.82


Compal Electronics FCF Margin % Related Terms


Compal Electronics FCF Margin % Historical Data

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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.

Compal Electronics FCF Margin % Chart

Compal Electronics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.96 4.68 2.34 1.90 2.80

Compal Electronics Quarterly Data
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LSE:CEIR vs DELL, SNDK, ANET: 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.


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Compal Electronics FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Compal Electronics'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 )
=677.32/24161.322
=2.80 %

Compal Electronics's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-391.411/6087.344
=-6.43 %

* 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 -6.43% mean?
Compal Electronics (LSE:CEIR) has a FCF Margin % of -6.43% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Compal Electronics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Compal Electronics ranks #1004 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is Compal Electronics' FCF Margin % too high?
Compal Electronics' current FCF Margin % is -6.43%. Based on the distribution chart, Compal Electronics ranks #1004 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Compal Electronics has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compal Electronics' FCF Margin % compare to DELL and SNDK?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Compal Electronics ranks #1004 out of 2469 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Compal Electronics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. 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 0.63, based on 2,469 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 Compal Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compal Electronics's current FCF Margin % is -6.43%. 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 -6.43%. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.42, compared to a current price of $3.10 — trading 28.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -6.43%. Compal Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 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 -6.43% 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 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 28.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.42.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CEIR:

  • FCF Margin %: -6.43%
  • GF Value™: $2.42 vs. price of $3.10 (28.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 8 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 2324:Taiwan
Address No. 581 and No. 581-1, Ruiguang Road, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 11492
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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