Dotlines Global (LSE:DOTL) FCF Margin %: -14.21% (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Dotlines Global FCF Margin %?

Dotlines Global LSE:DOTL 25 FCF Margin % is -14.21% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:DOTL with a GF Score™ of 25/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,818 Software companies, Dotlines Global ranks worse than 63.56% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Dotlines Global's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-1.60 Mil. Dotlines Global's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £11.22 Mil. Therefore, Dotlines Global's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -14.21%.

As of today, Dotlines Global's current FCF Yield % is -1.21%.

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

LSE:DOTL' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.86   Med: -3.21   Max: 3.77
Current: -3.77


During the past 4 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Dotlines Global was 3.77%. The lowest was -5.86%. And the median was -3.21%.

LSE:DOTL's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
63.56% of 2818 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.29 vs LSE:DOTL: -3.77


Dotlines Global FCF Margin % Related Terms


Dotlines Global FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dotlines Global'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.

Dotlines Global FCF Margin % Chart

Dotlines Global Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
-2.64 -5.86 3.77 -3.77

Dotlines Global Semi-Annual Data
Dec22 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 7.66 -14.21

LSE:DOTL vs QH, SHOP, UBER: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Dotlines Global'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.


Dotlines Global FCF Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Dotlines Global's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dotlines Global's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Dotlines Global FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Dotlines Global'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 )
=-0.81/21.467
=-3.77 %

Dotlines Global'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 )
=-1.595/11.221
=-14.21 %

* 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 -14.21% mean?
Dotlines Global (LSE:DOTL) has a FCF Margin % of -14.21% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Dotlines Global and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dotlines Global ranks #1791 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 63.6%.
Is Dotlines Global's FCF Margin % too high?
Dotlines Global's current FCF Margin % is -14.21%. Based on the distribution chart, Dotlines Global ranks #1791 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dotlines Global has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dotlines Global's FCF Margin % compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Dotlines Global ranks #1791 out of 2818 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Dotlines Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.29. 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 Software company?
The median FCF Margin % among Software companies is 2.29, based on 2,818 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 Dotlines Global and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dotlines Global's current FCF Margin % is -14.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dotlines Global stock overvalued right now?
Dotlines Global (LSE:DOTL) has a current FCF Margin % of -14.21%. The current FCF Margin % is -14.21%. Dotlines Global's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 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 Dotlines Global (LSE:DOTL), the current FCF Margin % is -14.21% 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.

Dotlines Global Business Description

Address Elizabeth Avenue, Park Plaza House, Third Floor, St. Peter Port, GGY, GY1 2HU
Dotlines Global Ltd is a UK-based international technology group operating in the telecommunications, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and financial technology sectors. It offers products, platforms, and solutions for both B2B and B2C customers. Its two core areas of activity are digital content and services - principally, the Sohoj digital lifestyle platform for migrant populations in Malaysia, which has served over a million migrants from countries across Asia - and telecom products and services in the UK comprising: the Catena OSS and BSS software platform for internet service providers; Audra SME- and consumer-focused cybersecurity solutions; and the Carnival Internet full fibre broadband service.
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