Solid StateLSE:SOLI -3.27%84 FCF Margin % is 2.92% as of Sep. 2025, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 5.14. GuruFocus rates LSE:SOLI with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,471 Hardware companies, Solid State ranks better than 50.79% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Solid State's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was £2.5 Mil. Solid State's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was £85.7 Mil. Therefore, Solid State's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 2.92%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Solid State's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SOLI'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83 Med: 5.14 Max: 18.11
Current: 0.83
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Solid State was 18.11%. The lowest was 0.83%. And the median was 5.14%.
LSE:SOLI's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 50.79% of 2471
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.63
vs LSE:SOLI: 0.83
Solid State FCF Margin % Related Terms
Solid State FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Solid State'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:SOLI vs APH, GLW, TEL: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Solid State'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.
Solid State FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Solid State's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Solid State'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.
Solid State (LSE:SOLI) has a FCF Margin % of 2.92% as of Sep. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Solid State and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 5.14. Over the past decade, Solid State's FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.83 to 18.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Solid State ranks #1216 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Solid State's FCF Margin % too high?
Solid State's current FCF Margin % of 2.92% is 43% below median its 10-year median of 5.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 18.11. The Hardware industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Solid State's value of 2.92% is 363.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Solid State ranks #1216 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Solid State has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solid State's FCF Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Solid State ranks #1216 out of 2471 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Solid State in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Solid State's value of 2.92% is 363.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Solid State's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.83 to 18.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.14 vs. the industry median of 0.63, Solid State 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 0.63, based on 2,471 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. Solid State's current FCF Margin % of 2.92% is 363.5% 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 Solid State 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. Solid State's current FCF Margin % is 2.92%, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 5.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solid State stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solid State (LSE:SOLI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.53, compared to a current price of £1.93 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 2.92%, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 5.14 and 363.5% above the Hardware industry median of 0.63. Solid State's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 9 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 Solid State (LSE:SOLI), the current FCF Margin % is 2.92% as of Sep. 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 Solid State (LSE:SOLI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solid State stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.93 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.53.
GuruFocus considers Solid State to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SOLI:
FCF Margin %: 2.92% (43% below median its 10-year median of 5.14)
GF Value™: £2.53 vs. price of £1.93 (23.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 363.5% above the Hardware median (#1216 of 2471)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SOLI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Solid State PLC is engaged in the manufacturing as well as distribution of electronic components and materials. The company's operating segment includes divisions, which are Components and Systems. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom and has a presence in the Rest of Europe, Asia, North America, and the Rest of the World. The company generates revenue from products such as Computing, Communications, Power and Optoelectronics, and electronic components and modules.
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