Canadian General Investments (LSE:CGI) FCF Margin %: -2.78% (As of Dec. 2025)


LSE:CGI Canadian General Investments Ltd LSE:CGI
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What is Canadian General Investments FCF Margin %?

Canadian General Investments LSE:CGI 59 FCF Margin % is -2.78% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:CGI with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of £30.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,465 Asset Management companies, Canadian General Investments ranks worse than 59.59% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Canadian General Investments's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-3.5 Mil. Canadian General Investments's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £126.0 Mil. Therefore, Canadian General Investments's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -2.78%.

As of today, Canadian General Investments's current FCF Yield % is 0.74%.

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

LSE:CGI' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -122.7   Med: 4.7   Max: 17.54
Current: 2.94


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Canadian General Investments was 17.54%. The lowest was -122.70%. And the median was 4.70%.

LSE:CGI's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
59.59% of 1465 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.69 vs LSE:CGI: 2.94


Canadian General Investments FCF Margin % Related Terms


Canadian General Investments FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canadian General Investments'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.

Canadian General Investments FCF Margin % Chart

Canadian General Investments 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 11.81 -14.36 6.44 9.19 2.96

Canadian General Investments Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 162.91 33.99 -16.76 42.40 -2.78

LSE:CGI vs BLK, BX, KKR: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Canadian General Investments'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.


Canadian General Investments FCF Margin % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Canadian General Investments's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Canadian General Investments's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Canadian General Investments FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Canadian General Investments'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 )
=4.273/144.338
=2.96 %

Canadian General Investments'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 )
=-3.507/125.987
=-2.78 %

* 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 -2.78% mean?
Canadian General Investments (LSE:CGI) has a FCF Margin % of -2.78% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Canadian General Investments and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian General Investments ranks #873 out of 1465 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is Canadian General Investments' FCF Margin % too high?
Canadian General Investments' current FCF Margin % is -2.78%. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian General Investments ranks #873 out of 1465 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Canadian General Investments has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian General Investments' FCF Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Canadian General Investments ranks #873 out of 1465 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Canadian General Investments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 14.69. 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 Asset Management company?
The median FCF Margin % among Asset Management companies is 14.69, based on 1,465 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 Canadian General Investments and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Margin % is 14.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian General Investments's current FCF Margin % is -2.78%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian General Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian General Investments (LSE:CGI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £30.21, compared to a current price of £28.00 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -2.78%. Canadian General Investments' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Canadian General Investments (LSE:CGI), the current FCF Margin % is -2.78% 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 Canadian General Investments (LSE:CGI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian General Investments stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £28.00 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £30.21. GuruFocus considers Canadian General Investments to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CGI:

  • FCF Margin %: -2.78%
  • GF Value™: £30.21 vs. price of £28.00 (7.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Canadian General Investments Business Description

Other Exchanges CGI:Canada
Address 10 Toronto Street, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5C 2B7
Canadian General Investments Ltd is a Canadian closed-end investment fund. Its investment objective is to provide key returns to investors by investing in medium- to long-term investments. The company's portfolio involves prudent security selection and recognition of capital gains or losses. CGI's investment portfolio entails companies in multiple sectors such as Information Technology, Industrials, materials, financials, consumer discretionary, energy, Real Estate, Communication Services, Health Care, Cash, and Utilities.
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