HardideLSE:HDD -1.40%42 FCF Margin % is 17.52% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:HDD with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,581 Chemicals companies, Hardide ranks better than 83.05% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Hardide's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.84 Mil. Hardide's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £4.79 Mil. Therefore, Hardide's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.52%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hardide's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:HDD'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -98.19 Med: -24.48 Max: 11.27
Current: 11.27
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Hardide was 11.27%. The lowest was -98.19%. And the median was -24.48%.
LSE:HDD's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 83.05% of 1581
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.78
vs LSE:HDD: 11.27
Hardide FCF Margin % Related Terms
Hardide FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hardide'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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hardide'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.
Hardide FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hardide's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hardide'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.
Hardide (LSE:HDD) has a FCF Margin % of 17.52% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Hardide and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hardide ranks #268 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is Hardide's FCF Margin % too high?
Hardide's current FCF Margin % is 17.52%. The Chemicals industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. Hardide's value of 17.52% is 884.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hardide ranks #268 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hardide has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hardide's FCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hardide ranks #268 out of 1581 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Hardide in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. Hardide's value of 17.52% is 884.3% above this benchmark. 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 Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.78, based on 1,581 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. Hardide's current FCF Margin % of 17.52% is 884.3% 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 Hardide and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hardide's current FCF Margin % is 17.52%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hardide stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hardide (LSE:HDD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.13, compared to a current price of £0.71 — trading 442.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 17.52% and 884.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.78. Hardide's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 5 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 Hardide (LSE:HDD), the current FCF Margin % is 17.52% 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 Hardide (LSE:HDD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hardide stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.71 is trading 442.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.13.
GuruFocus considers Hardide to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HDD:
FCF Margin %: 17.52%
GF Value™: £0.13 vs. price of £0.71 (442.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 884.3% above the Chemicals median (#268 of 1581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:HDD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hardide PLC is a UK-based company that acts as a provider of tungsten carbide coatings for metal components operating in abrasive, erosive, corrosive, and chemically aggressive environments. The company provides nanostructured and patented, low-temperature chemical vapour deposition coating which provides wear and corrosion resistance and combines toughness with ductility. It extends the life of critical components across high-value industries and applications including oil and gas, pumps, aerospace, petrochemical, power generation, defense, industrial tooling, and others. The company has it's reportable segments namely UK operation, United States operation and Corporate Central Functions. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from United Kingdom operations.
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